Description

In order to address the high levels of un/under-employment amongst women in rural India as well as the lack of information about career opportunities, Young Women's IDEA has created the Women's Career Resource Centre.

The program is still under development and currently we are gathering information about education possibilities in both India and abroad. The aim is to create a centre that offers personalised counseling, library resources and an online database for young women.

Apart from promoting education and employment opportunities amongst women, the Young Women's CRC program also addresses underlying issues of indecision, parental expectations and a lack of self-awareness that inhibit career and education opportunities.

Extra skills required for the Young Women's CRC project:
- Relevant background or experience, such as Social Sciences, Human Resources, Communication, (Business Administration
- Good computer and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- The capacity to initiate and maintain a project with little resources

Qualifications

If you are enthusiastic in working with us, please send the following information:
- Your cover letter including your motivations, fields of work interest, desired period of your internship (with start and finish dates) and expectations of the internship;
- A CV/resume including the contact information of a referee;
- A scanned copy of the page(s) of your national passport with ID details.

We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Start dates are flexible, however preference is given to applicants applying for more than 3 months.

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

480

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

As part of your internship, free on-site accommodation and workplace internet is provided. Additionally, lunch, work-related transportation and phone expenses (partially) are provided for by the organisation for all interns staying longer than 8 weeks.

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18-35

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

Young Women's IDEA's Mission Statement

Young Women's IDEA aims to empower and educate young women to gain the skills and knowledge that will allow them to make informed and educated decisions as well as providing them with greater tools and resources to overcome obstacles in their life. It aims to strengthen their ability to make decisions and have greater control over their personal circumstances. Through a combination of education, advocacy and rights based programs; Young Women's IDEA facilitates young women's ability to self-empower, lead and demand social change.

Year Founded

2011