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What it takes to be an Intern at Justice For India?

All the Interns are bound by an ethical principle of standing up for child rights. One has to follow these ethical principles to become an Intern of our Organization. These are:–

  1. An Intern himself/herself will not employ a child as labourer at any point of his life.
  2. An Intern will boycott any such product/commodity/service made by any child labourer.
  3. An Intern will not participate in any child marriage.
  4. If there is child involved in Child labour or Child marriage activity in his/her vicinity/surrounding/locality etc. or anywhere he/she sees so, they have to complaint to our Organization or any other relevant agency.
  5. An Intern will neither take any dowry in his/her own wedding ceremony nor participate in that type of any wedding.

How do I become an Intern at Justice For India?

A person who wish to intern with us, needs to fill an online Internship application form which is available on our official website. After a thorough background check, you will receive a confirmation email/ call from our organization for further process.

What are the opportunities and where can I work?

Currently, We actively working in 08 states of India, some of the states have their individual offices as well. A person can work in any of the state offices or central office in the capacity of an Intern/Volunteer/Virtual Volunteer. We offer a wide range of Internship programmes. You can work in any of the following working areas :

  • Work in your community (Field/Survey Work)
  • Join calling campaigns (Tele calling etc.)
  • Become a digital activist (Social Media)
  • IT support (Email, webinar& design etc.)
  • Content writing & Translation
  • Policy/Research support
  • Event management
  • Fundraising
  • Coaching/Teaching
  • Raid & rescue Operation
  • Documentation & Data Entry works etc.

What are the Code of Conduct for Interns ?

Interns make a commitment and are accountable to the organization. Hence, they are expected to abide by the Core Values and Principles of our organization.

  • Respect the Mission, Vision, Values and goals of the organization. Take your commitment to heart and perform your tasks to the best of your ability.
  • Interns are expected to act with integrity, respect and respond to others with whom they interact during the course of Volunteering.
  • Kindly treat your fellow Intern/Volunteers, community members and children without any discrimination.
  • Do not take/collect any kind of monetary resources in the name of organization from anyone.
  • Don‘t engage/organize any charity services in the name of organization and don’t collect or distribute clothes, stationary or other materials in the community and do not make any promises without the authority/permission of the organization.
  • If you have taken any responsibility, honor it or inform the organization mentor in advance, in case if you are unable to accomplish it.
  • Interns are expected to commit to the structure and program of the Internship which is decided in consultation with their mentor organization and the mentor reserve the right to terminate an Internship in any incidents of basis serious misconduct, non-performance or indiscipline.

Norms for Social/Community Interaction

  • Show respect to people around you and always Watch your tone while speaking.
  • Avoid actions which are a source of distraction and disturbance to others. Never encroach on others privacy.
  • Change the ringer mode of your phone to vibrating. Be courteous, friendly and cooperative.
  • Dress appropriately. You need to look clean and well groomed.
  • Interns are always required to carry their valid Identity card with them.
  • Be non-judgmental. Don’t try to impose your ideas, instead try to make them think, try to take their feedback/suggestions on relevant issues.
  • You should have an understanding of the people and the practices of the community you are interacting with. This would enable you to interact with them more effectively.
  • Treat them as equals; get their opinions and point of views.
  • Never be intimidating. Be friendly and non-threatening to the people you interact with.
  • Be clear on the purpose, the objective and the desirable outcome of the event/ activity as well as your target audience.
  • Be sensitive to the community beliefs/practices/traditions
  • Be very clear on your non-political and non-religious stance. Bring out the fact that you are there to collaborate and to strengthen the already existing services such that they are accessible and usable.
  • Avoid/don’t entertain people who would try to merge your efforts with their party/community/religious politics OR would try to bring their party/religious angles to your work.
  • Do not take sides of the community, class or the Government.
  • Don’t say or promise anything that you would be unable to deliver, even if it’s due to unforeseen reasons.

Disclaimer

  • Interns usually get certificate by Justice For India Foundation. But, certificates are only issued for Internship which is for 1 month at least and involves working full time with our team.
  • All the expenses (accommodation, travel & food etc.) will be borne by the Intern.

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