Are you an enthusiastic school leaver University or College student or just someone looking to broaden your skills and change your life by making a difference in the world? You will get a real insight into what happens behind the scenes of a hands-on charity working in a developing world country. Candidates must have a positive attitude and excellent writing, typing and verbal communication skills.
This internship is based at the Vine Communities’ initiative in the countries we work in. If you have a passion for travel, helping others and working in the volunteer sector; are a self-starter, with good communication skills and an ability to work with others, this is the internship for you!
Applicants must be willing to inter for a minimum of 4 weeks. During this period you will work for 5 days a week, 8 hours a day allowing you time to sightsee in your spare time. Sightseeing is at your own cost. However we can provide assistance with different sightseeing options and packages.
Although you can intern for four weeks we recommend 12 weeks as a good amount of time to spend interning with us. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in local life as well as our charitable organisation. You may choose to extend your internship in weekly blocks up to a total of 52 weeks.
The internship is a voluntary position and you will be asked to provide a donation of $200 per week to cover your costs.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Two-way airport transfers
- Accommodation at our recommended venues
- Transport to and from your accommodation and your working project location
- One meal a day at our work site
- Volunteer t-shirt
- Internship handbook
- Orientation and welcome package including a local SIM card
- Project orientation
- Safe drinking water whilst participating in projects
- 24/7 emergency contact number
- Assistance with booking sightseeing
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Flights in and out of the nearest airport
- Visa
- Travel insurance (compulsory)
- Sightseeing
- Current working with children police check
JOB DUTIES
- Assisting with daily operations
- Working side by side with staff and educating where needed
- Event planning and management
- Team management
- Social media
- Movie making
- Making of flyers, advertising materials and other relevant documents
- Maintaining accurate documentation and keeping files maintained
- Farm operations
- Field work
- Research
DESIRED SKILLS
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Social media skills and movie making an advantage but not essential
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all times
- Ability to work on own with limited need for direction
- Ability to effectively manage deadlines and multiple priorities
- Ability to perform general office management functions
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Patience while working with those that speak English as a second language
- Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment
BENEFITS
- Tailored to your needs
- Personal growth
- A unique experience
- Future opportunities and references
- Develop communication and time management skills
- Develop management and conflict solving skills
- Have a great topic to discuss during future interviews
NOTES
- Applicant must be at least of high school leaver age
- Preferably over 18, however younger applicants may be considered
- Accepted interns must be able to provide a copy of a current police check
- Prospective candidates will be expected to complete an application registration form and an online or face to face interview
- Vine Communities supports the Duke of Edinburgh Award and any participant of the award is strongly encouraged to apply
- Those looking to complete University volunteer hours are also strongly encouraged to apply and, in some instances, may count towards your hours.
If you are interested in an internship, please email Carlyle Ginger, Chair, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
NOTE: Internships are currently suspended due to COVID19. However, inquiries are still welcome.
