I've been following this thread with interest and wanted to add another
idea that made my internship possible. When institutions offer internships,
it can make all the difference in the world to the internee if alternative
compensations can be part of the package. When I took an internship with
the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, they were able to provide me with a plane
ticket to Juneau, and a place to live. The ticket was provided as a
contribution by Alaska Airlines, and the housing was actually owned by the
City of Juneau, but was only made available through the inquiries and
persistance of Director Mary Pat Wyatt. Although I recieved no actual pay,
these compensations made my stay feasible. Don't overlook them as ways of
helping out those that will give your institution their energy and effort.
        Now I've gone from being one of the unpaid hordes to being one of
the consultants that are grateful for acknowledgement in the exhibit
credits. The recognition helps us stay alive to be able to provide our
expertise to you when you need it next.

Jamie Hascall

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