BASICS INTERNSHIP LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS ( BILT)
BILT offers several Internship opportunities for high school, college and post graduates students.
BILT is designed to give you an opportunity to explore potential career paths and obtain valuable work experience. The program is built around the mission of BASICS International and making a positive impact on our clients, and our communities. Students will begin their internship with an organizational -wide orientation and training. During the internship, interns will work in a non profit / NGO environment for real beneficiaries , complete an intern project, contribute to the community, and participate in leadership development activities.
During our Internships, participants get a firsthand look at what it is like to be an CHANGE AGENT!
Join our team of passionate CHANGE AGENTS that provide comprehensive, integrated, sustainable and quality educational support and social-development services, with the overall aim of promoting literacy, child development and economic growth.
BASICS Internship Ghana (BIG)
BASICS International Internship Ghana is a 3-12 months programme for Polytechnic and University Students and Graduates in Ghana. This Internship is available only to Ghanaian Citizens ( non citizens; see below for other options)
BASICS Global Ambassador BGA
BASICS Global Ambassador is an Internship program for students outside of Ghana and non Ghanaian citizens. Term requirement varies. BGA are available in our USA and Ghana facilities.
BASICS Youth Ambassador BYA
B.A.S.I.C.S Youth Ambassadors is a social action group whose purpose is to support the mission of B.A.S.I.C.S International BYA is for students from Junior High School to High School ( including new HS graduates)
BYA empowers youth through leadership, service and civic engagement. Youth are challenged to invest in their local community as well as global community. BYA participates earn much needed service hours for university applications, in addition.
BASICS Internship Ghana | BIG
BIG is a wonderful opportunity to learn about social issues affecting under-served communities. Interns develop skills in the exciting, dynamic and rapidly growing field of social intervention, social services and community development. Our mission is to harness the skills of interns and equip them with the skills needed to further pursue careers.
BIG develops capable leaders, educators, social workers and change agents. The hands on experience will immerse you in an organisation with international standards, facilitators, and professionals relating to social services. You will work alongside international Interns and Fellows and engage in workshops and Capacity Building exercises, which will strengthen your organizational, administrative and leadership skills.
BIG is available to Ghanaian Polytechnic and University graduates.
Responsibilities
- Assist in after-school programs that enhances literacy through various academic and extracurricular activities.
- Assist children with homework
- Implement and facilitate weekly group discussions which enhances development
- Work directly with communities who face social and economic challenges
- Gain experience by working alongside established social changers, workers and teachers who mission is community development.
- Be exposed to new cultures and learn how it affects behaviors
- Be part of an opportunity to make a significant difference in peoples’ lives;
- Participate in programmes that are on the front line of the fight against poverty alleviation, illiteracy, child labor and other social problems
Requirements
- Must be able to complete 6 or 12 months internship .
- Possess a minimum of HND or Degree from accredited Ghanaian Educational Institution.
- Would be helpful if candidate possess any extracurricular activity skills (Music, Dance, instrument, Arts, Sport, IT, Chess )
- Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and excellent communication skills are all essential to this Internship.
- Internship is not a credit based program. Students wishing to earn credit must seek approval from Faculty /Department Head of University.
Benefits
- First Class experience and exposure.
- First hand experience of working with a social intervention program.
- Work alongside international Fellows, Interns and Volunteers
- Training and Workshops conducted by international professionals, professors, and motivators.
Inclusions
- Allowances ( transport and other incidentals)
- Lunch served daily
- Bank Accounts are opened for all Interns
- Certificates
- Reference
- Opportunity for full-time permanent position within organization
Application Process
Before starting the application process; please note the application request that you submit a CV ( no larger than 2 pages and a 2 minute video of yourself * use your phone and be creative to tell us about yourself– be sure the sound is good. Applications that fail to submit these or have low volume will automatically be deleted.
- Submit Application online at 2019-2020 Internship Application
- Specify which Internship Program you are applying for.
- Please be sure to submit video and CV with form ( follow instructions)
- Please do not call office or mail any applications. All applications must be process through link above.
IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE OF GHANA Please go to our Global Ambassador Page link below , as requirements, program, benefits vary and differ.
BASICS Global Ambassador | BGA
BASICS Global Ambassador is an Internship program for individuals outside of Ghana. This program is a highly flexible and personalized program, allowing contributors from around the world to use their skills to help at BASICS.
What is your specialty and how can you use that to contribute to BASICS mission?
Are you looking to help but don’t know how? Contact us and lets get the conversation started. Fill out the intern application, ( no commitment yet),and you will be contacted.
Fill out form here: https://goo.gl/forms/X4RlQpYDfbp3djcB2
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