Volunteering and Internship are great ways to enhance learning and encourage positive youth engagement and participation, as well as increase awareness and support for the youth. While academic training supports an individual’s overall development, engaging with activities related to one’s field of interest or specialization paves the way for the young minds to learn about the practical aspects of the world, besides developing their skills, sharpening their awareness and instilling a sense of responsibility and wider awareness in them. It also provides them with the opportunity to interact with other like-minded youth, participate in community workshops and have a unique experience. During vacations and post completion of studies, students have ample amount of time that can be used to pursue either of these.
Youth volunteers are a strong force who can usher in a positive impact through their ideas, vision and contribution, and being engaged with a specific cause helps them in reinforcing a purpose and working towards making the world a positive place. Wildlife, nature conservation, eco-friendly ventures, sports, health, community awareness building through arts and culture, and social transformation through services like spending time with the elderly, helping young minds at orphanages experience something new through a planned learning experience are some of the areas that offer good volunteering experiences.
Internship, on the other hand, is a great way to develop a professional sharpness. Not only does it bring exposure to significant aspects of the professional experience but it also helps in sharpening their instinct about the world at large. When working on projects that require focused thinking, dedicated efforts and enthusiastic participation, one is exposed to a reinforcement of ideas and beliefs beyond the ideological understanding. Additionally, being in the midst of experienced individuals in a certain ambiance also offers the chance for personality grooming, formal interaction, and strengthens an individual’s performing abilities.
There are many organizations in India that offer interesting and valuable volunteering and internship opportunities for the youth such as AIESEC, CRY etc. Even within the North East, there are several organizations that offer good opportunities for both volunteering and internship. A well planned and detailed internet search will bring up several names.
MyGov Arunachal Pradesh invites you to share your thoughts about volunteering, internship and youth empowerment.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Another type of internship growing in popularity is the virtual internship, in which the intern works remotely, and is not physically present at the job location. It provides the capacity to gain job experience without the conventional requirement of being physically present in an office. The internship is conducted via virtual means, such as phone, email, and web communication. Virtual interns generally have the opportunity to work at their own pace
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Partially-paid internships is when students are paid in the form of a stipend. Stipends are typically a fixed amount of money that is paid out on a regular basis. Usually, interns that are paid with stipends are paid on a set schedule associated with the organization
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Unpaid internships are typically through non-profit charities and think tanks which often have unpaid or volunteer positions.[5] State law and state enforcement agencies may impose requirements on unpaid internship programs under Minimum Wage Act. A program must meet criteria to be properly classified as an unpaid internship.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Work research, virtual research (graduation) or dissertation: This is mostly done by students who are in their final year of school. With this kind of internship, a student does research for a particular company.[11] The company can have something that they feel they need to improve, or the student can choose a topic in the company themselves. The results of the research study will be put in a report and often will have to be presented.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Paid internships are common in professional fields including medicine, architecture, science, engineering, law, business (especially accounting and finance), technology, and advertising.[9] Work experience internships usually occur during the second or third year of schooling. This type of internship is to expand an intern's knowledge both in their school studies and also at the company. The intern is expected to bring ideas and knowledge from school into the company.[
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Internships exist in a wide variety of industries and settings. An internship can be paid, unpaid, or partially paid (in the form of a stipend).[5][6] Internships may be part-time or full-time and are usually flexible with students' schedules. A typical internship lasts between one and four months,[7] but can be shorter or longer, depending on the organization involved. The act of job shadowing may also constitute interning.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
their position, and they typically need little to no training. Internships provide current college students the ability to participate in a field of their choice to receive hands on learning about a particular future career, preparing them for full-time work following graduation
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Typically, an internship consists of an exchange of services for experience between the intern and the organization. Internships are used to determine if the intern still has an interest in that field after the real-life experience. In addition, an internship can be used to create a professional network that can assist with letters of recommendation or lead to future employment opportunities. The benefit of bringing an intern into full-time employment is that they are already familiar with the c
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
Internships for professional careers are similar in some ways, but not as rigorous as apprenticeships for professions, trade, and vocational jobs.[2] The lack of standardization and oversight leaves the term "internship" open to broad interpretation. Interns may be high school students, college and university students, or post-graduate adults. These positions may be paid or unpaid and are temporary.
Bhawna 5 years 6 months ago
who have known capabilities, thus saving time and money in the long run. Internships are usually arranged by third-party organizations which recruit interns on behalf of industry groups. Rules vary from country to country about when interns should be regarded as employees. The system can be open to exploitation by unscrupulous employers