We are a community-based after school project based in a community in Dublin 8. We work with school aged children from 5-15 years old. We operate 5 days a week and the work entails homework and educational support, social and culturally creative programmes.
During the summer we run a full time summer programme.
The duties of the interns will include supporting the summer programme planning, supporting running the activities and building relationships with young people and the team.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
In an age of inequality, where working class communities are oppressed, this organization is working towards bringing about social change, providing an integrated youth service, based on the needs of young people and in particular those most at risk. We value young people, their voice, and meaningful participation within the project, their community and society. We work with young people in the following areas of face-to-face work: Education – Building Relationships – Arts Programmes – Critical Social Education (Modular & Arts Based) – Social & Recreational.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
On-site Supervision and Support
Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance.
Academic Credit
Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
Housing and Excursions
Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.
Visa Sponsorship
This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens
Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)
Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page