India internships
The internships are targeted towards students or graduates interested in gaining knowledge and hands on experience in areas related to international development, health, education, social work, marketing and design.
Most work placements are at the grass-root level and will engage students while working directly with the children, families, and the local communities.
Placements can be customized by individual preference or academic requirement.
NEW: Teaching English Internship programme for 6 months in Jaipur. Food, accomodation and pocket money included. Internship also available in Customer care, IT and Webdesign, Marketing and Media, accomodation and stipend provided, 3 to 4 months minimum. Places are limited. Contact us for more information.
Main Features
- From 4 weeks
- Comprehensive orientation on arrival
- Supervision from local staff and project mentor
- Accomodation and meals for the entire programme
- Optional academic support and homestay
Placements
Public Health
Promoting health and hygiene knowledge to communities through awareness campaigns in the form of community meetings, events, and family visits.
Social Research and analysis
Working with local institutions and families with the purpose of evaluating the state of the community on various factors. These factors may include education, health, awareness, public facilities, etc. Such research is then used by local social organisations to identify areas of risk or concern, and directing assistance where necessary.
Orphanage Work
Working in rural or urban orphanages run by non-government, not-for-profit organizations, mentoring and tutoring children, organisation recreational events, or providing administrative assistance when needed.
Women's Empowerment
Lead and assist women's groups for adolescent girls and adult women on courses related to conversational English or Computer Education - topics selected to raise self-esteem and confidence and significantly improve the women's professional and academic prospects.
Primary Education
Teaching English/Math to children in under-funded primary government schools or non-profit setup educational programmes.
Pre-School Education
Working in Indian ‘Aangavaries' - promoting pre-school education and work with pregnant women and mothers of infants.
Special Needs Education
Teaching basic education and life skills to special needs children, in non-profit run schools for mentally challenged children and young adults.
Medical work
Shadow primary care physicians, dentists, or other specialists at private clinics or hospitals
Veterinary
Work at private clinics or animal hospitals providing direct care to animals
Alternative medicine
Learn from and support experts in fields of alternative medicine like Ayurveda and Naturopathy
Journalism and Media
Work at a local newspaper, television broadcaster, or other related field
Marketing
Assit marketing departments of Indian companies with various marketing related activities
Architecture / Engineering
Assist architects and engineers in the development of construction projects
Design
Work with an Indian company in the fields of: graphic design, jewellery design and textile design
Event Industry
Work with a local company and get involed in the design and planning of events
Hospitality
Work at renowned hotels chains
Programme details
General Programme Structure
- Week 1: Arrival, orientation, transfer to the placement location (most placements are in Jaipur, Rajasthan)
- Week 2: Work introduction and commencement
- Week 3 onwards: Continuation of work with supervision (weekends free)
- Last week: Report writing, summarising and getting the work experience certificate, airport drop off
Orientation
Interns will be provided with an extensive orientation including information about the city, health and safety issues, introduciton to placement and work practices, cultural norms to observe.
Accomodation and Location
The programme will take place in the city of Jaipur. Accomodation in shared bedroom with other interns or volunteers (up to 4 participants per room), Indian meals for the entire programme, internet access, television, DVD player and board games.
Intern Activities
During the internships, the participants will be engaged in a variety of activities that are required by the project. This may include:
- Hands-on work experience in the grass roots projects.
- Research work for projects
- Data collection and analysis
- Report writing and project proposal preparation
Cost & Details
What is included in the cost
- Predeparture information and Support (including predeparture workshop)
- Placement securing and related communication
- Airport pickup at Jaipur airport on arrival and drop-off on departure
- Comprehensive cultural orientation in first week of the program which will include cultural briefing, safety, work placement issues and basic language training
- Accommodation during the placement, shared room with other participants - up to 4 per room
- 3 meals per day - these are prepared and served by the cooking team (if the home-stay option is selected students will eat with their host families).
- Supervision from local coordinator to resolve any issues that may arise
- Assistance and advice on organising excursions
- Optional academic support
- 24 hour emergency contact number.
- Debriefing workshop
- Invitation to join the EIL Development Education Network
What is not included in the cost
- Daily transportation to and from the work placement
- Meals on the first day of the programme
- Cost of flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses
- Vaccinations
Costs
| Duration | Cost |
|---|---|
| 4 weeks | €1249 |
| 5 weeks | €1329 |
| 6 weeks | €1399 |
| 7 weeks | €1449 |
| 8 weeks | €1499 |
| 12 weeks | €1699 |
| 16 weeks | €1949 |
| 20 weeks | €2249 |
| 24 weeks | €2499 |
Longer programmes are available on request.
Optional extras
- Academic support from local professionals in the field of study (€99 per month)
- Travel and medical insurance for €10 per week
- Yoga lessons
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For further details and information on how to apply for an internship placement in India please contact us.