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comfort zone. Learning and absorbing will off course be a part of the process but we want you to take back something for a lifetime. If you have an open mind, doer attitude and tons of excitement to experiment, this is the place for you. Your internship experience with us will help you develop invaluable professional skills and build your leadership capabilities. Some days maybe mundane or repetitive but Think about it this way. ‘Behind every beautiful garden there are gardeners who are constantly at work, getting their hands dirty.” As an intern, you will have the opportunity to take up a valued role within DGVS, and contribute to one of the largest movements for the society in the informal economy. The structure of the internship is such that it allows the individual to work flexibly. Your activity, however mundane, adds value to what is reached out with dignity to the last person. How is that for meaningful work?
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An internship at DGVS is an opportunity to gain experience on diverse activities, sharpening skills and understanding the functionalities of a grassroots organisation while working with an experienced and diverse team of professionals. Our diverse group of interns comprises youngsters from educational institutions throughout India and abroad. Working as an intern with DGVS gives you a chance to connect with the community at the grassroots; understand the various issues that unceremonious within the society, grapple with, and contribute to achieving their goals of full employment and self-reliance.
Your internship experience will help you develop invaluable professional skills and build your leadership capabilities. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to take up a valued role within SEWA Bharat, and contribute to one of the largest movements for women in the informal economy. The structure of the internship is such that it allows the individual to work flexibly.
DGVS accepts internship applications from anyone over the age of 18 who would like to spend a minimum of 1 month working in our India Head Office, Corporate Office or at any of our locations across 6 states. However, due to the current challenges in work due to COVID-19, a few select remote internships are also available. Previous experience in relevant fields is an add-on.
Internship applications are accepted throughout the year; open internship positions will be advertised on this page for interested candidates to apply.
Write to the email address mentioned on the internship invitations with a statement of purpose, samples of work, and an updated resumé. You can also leave your details with us by filling out this Google Form, so that we can approach you in case of future internship opportunities.
The minimum duration of an internship is at least four weeks. This is a full-time internship. During the internship, the intern is expected to be available throughout the office hours i.e, Monday to Saturday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm.
The intern will be working out of our offices located in various locations across 6 states. During the COVID period, since the members work from office in 50 percent capacity, 50 percent of the internship period would be working from the office. The intern is also expected to do field visits as and when required. Due to the uncertainty around COVID-19, we also invite applications from interns who can work remotely.
Yes. The interns get paid depending on their qualifications, skills, responsibilities taken up during the internship, and the programme they are working with. The stipend of the internship is agreed upon before starting work.
The intern would get a Letter of Experience acknowledging the work done during the internship.