WHAT IS AN INTERN/INTERNSHIP/ATTACHMENT
An intern is a short- term work experience in which you receive and gain training experience in a specific field or career area.
Why should I intern? There many benefits to interning and these benefits can include:
Ø Gaining experience unparalleled in the classroom
Ø Exploring a career field interest
Ø Identifying and employer for full time employment
Ø Earning credit
Ø Providing a valuable resource to employers and making an impact in the real world.
Ø Acquiring new skills and developing transferable skills for resume building and future employment
Ø Establishing vital career networks and mentor’s
Ø Collecting reference for further education application or future employment references
Ø For research/recitation papers
Some of the field we place our volunteers for internship environmental/wildlife conservation, women issues relating to human Rights, health, cultural diversities, e.t.c this is a tailor made program depending on individuals.
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE AN INTERN (SKILLED REQUIRED)
Ø All interns must be 18years and above.
Ø Independent and have a proactive personality to planning, development and completion of projects
Ø Full of energy and enthusiasm.
Ø Open minded and willing to enjoy simple living conditions while accommodating/respecting the Scio- economical /cultural differences
Ø Flexibility is paramount
Ø At least a working knowledge of English
Ø Good people skills
Ø A positive attitude is absolutely vital willingness to teach, be taught sensitive and Independent and have a proactive personality to planning, development and completion of projects.
Ø General all rounder