Read on if you seek hands-on exposure while developing your skills in a close-knit team and an inclusive and fun-loving environment.
Casework Internship
Are you seeking to be empowered from the get-go while directly improving the lives of at-risk migrant domestic workers? If the answer is yes, we have the right role for you.
You will be a key case management team member and work with our caseworkers to ensure appropriate advice is given to our beneficiaries- domestic workers and employers.
Your role will include the following:
- Interviewing and conducting an initial assessment of clients’ issues
- Researching and preparing briefs for legal aid/duty lawyer/pro bono counsel
- Drafting and preparing letters, submissions, and statements on behalf of clients
- Attending conciliation meetings and other administrative processes with clients; and
- Attending labour tribunals and other court hearings
- Liaise with employers, government departments, regulatory bodies, and other non-profit organisations on behalf of clients.
You will need the following:
- To be in your second undergraduate year or above (studies in law or a social/human rights discipline is an advantage, but not necessary)
- To have basic knowledge of human rights issues, particularly those migrant workers face.
This is an unpaid internship opportunity. Work arrangements and location will be discussed during the interview.
Marketing and Communications Internship
If you like writing, editing content, photo and video production or web and social media you can help.
Your role will include the following:
- Develop and design digital and print marketing materials.
- Conceptualise and implement marketing and communications initiatives
- Ideate and launch social media campaigns and schedule and post on our channels such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
You will need the following:
- A firm grasp of social media management
- Strong research, writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience using Canva
- An interest in photography and videography will be highly advantageous.
- Basic familiarity with Tagalog and related dialects, Bahasa Indonesian or any South Asian language will be an excellent asset but not necessary.
Please note that this is an unpaid internship opportunity. Work arrangement and location will be discussed during the interview.
Programmes Internship
This is your opportunity to gain hands-on professional experience planning and participating in a range of programmes. Most tasks include planning, logistics, data collection and assisting in programme execution.
Your role will include the following:
- Planning and executing programmes
- Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of activities
- Develop a detailed programme plan to track the progress
- Create and maintain comprehensive programme documentation
You will need the following:
- Strong research and report-writing skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Please note that this is an unpaid internship opportunity. Work arrangements and location will be discussed during the interview.
To work full-time or intern with us, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@helpfordomesticworkers.org with the Job Role in the subject line.