Placement Solution Packet Let's Get Started:Thank you for contacting the VACorps team in order to find a solution to the concerns you have. In this pack, you will find a number of documents that will help us reach a solution here at VACorps and at your current site. Please review all previous communication, emails, and supplementary info that may help you in completing this form. Please note that the placement process for an international intern takes time and thoughtful consideration by each supervisor. VACorps will only find an alternative placement as a last resort, but patience is required. We'll aim to find a solution at your current site first. Please review and complete the following questions and then the VACorps team and your site will be able to assist you further.Name* First Last Internship Site* Supervisor's Name* VACorps staff member I am in contact with* My Departure Date* DD slash MM slash YYYY Placement ReviewHere is a description of what is happening and the challenges occurring at my internship site: (please write 2-3 paragraphs)*Have you communicated this to your supervisor?*Please selectYesNoNot yet, but I'm planning toWhen I approached my supervisor, this was their feedback...Let's find a solution!VACorps will endeavour to assist you in finding a solution that meets your personal and professional goals, as well as supporting the placement site that you dedicated this time in South Africa to. Below are some questions to help us understand more about you and your goals. There are no wrong answers!When thinking about my motivation in regards to workplace tasks, projects and assignments, this is how I feel:*Please selectI prefer to be given tasks and projects rather than come up with them on my own.I prefer to take the lead on a task/project and come up with ideas rather than be told what to do.I sometimes like to take the lead and sometimes I like to be given projects, it depends.OtherPlease elaborateWhen working on a task/project, I prefer to do it*Please selectOn my ownAs a teamOn my own, but with supervisionHow comfortable am I at asking questions to a supervisor? (1 is not comfortable at all, 5 is very comfortable)*Please select12345My communication skills (writing and speaking) are:*Please selectNot my strongest skills.Okay, but I definitely have room for improvement.Really good, and I feel totally confident in this area.If I were to describe my organizational skills (timeliness and meeting deadlines):*Please selectI'm not very good at time management and tend to leave things until the last minute.I'm organized and work ahead of schedule to make deadlines.I can be organized if it's really important but otherwise I'm relaxed.OtherPlease elaborateThe main goals I hope to achieve from an internship in Cape Town are: **Do I think these goals can be achieved at my current internship site? (why or why not?)*Do I use respectful language and communicate clearly to my colleagues & supervisors?*Please selectAlways!I can probably improve hereI need help being better at thisAm I mindful of cultural differences and my site's workplace ethics & values?*Please selectAlways!I can probably improve hereI need help being better at thisHow have I been able to apply knowledge I have learned previously and contribute skills, ideas and needs to my internship site? Explain.*What happens next? At this stage, the VACorps team will review all of the above and then set up a meeting with you to discuss a resolution. Our assistance in helping you through this process is dependent on the following: You will continue to go to work at your site and keep in touch with the VACorps staff; You are expected to meet with your site supervisor and tell them what you've discussed with us; VACorps will then contact your site supervisor to make sure that everyone is on the same page and that they are comfortable with the process; Every experience is a learning process, so please be patient and know that we will keep you in the loop at all times.Would you like the opportunity to re-do your initial VACorps Internship Questionnaire so we can gain a better understanding of your current needs and goals?Please selectYesNoCopy paste the below link into your browser: https://legacy.vacorps.com/questionnaireIs there anything else you would like to add?*
