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Communications & Fundraising Intern at Human Rights NGO
Passionate about human rights? Join this NGO to help vulnerable kids have a better future. Intern will gain experience in nonprofit communications and fundraising besides assisting with reintegration activities for young trafficking victims.
About the Host
This is an Australian-certified NGO located in Hanoi, Vietnam that works with street kids, runaway children, victims of human trafficking, children with disabilities, young rural-urban migrants, kids affected by drugs and HIV/AIDS, homeless families, child prisoners, and the rural poor.
The NGO uses a holistic approach consisting of various support strategies: from rescue and crisis care for young people in immediate danger; shelter; legal advocacy; to long term support to return to school and training.
Today the organization is working directly with over 1,500 children and youth from around Vietnam, transforming the lives of kids in crisis.
Internship Highlights
- Get involved in various tasks related to NGO Communications and Fundraising
- Learn relevant skills through trainings and workshops with social workers staff
- Creative positive changes to Vietnamese vulnerable youth
- Lunch available at the workplace for all week days
- Professional reference upon successful completion
Program Highlights - All in one!
- Immerse in local culture through Vietnamese lessons, cooking class, city tour and trip to World's top destination (Halong Bay/ Mekong Delta) – All included in the program
- Ample supports from our onsite team and lovely “Local Buddies” – Vietnamese university students who can show you around their city and its hidden gems
- Experience life abroad authentically - More than travelling, get to know the city with the locals!
- Travel Vietnam or hop around Southeast Asia on the weekend (Bangkok or Bali is just 2 hours flight away)
- Join our networks of international students to discover Vietnam together
As an intern, your responsibilities include:
- Manage and develop a system for donor database
- Edit written text of promotional materials, updates and social media posts
- Support the organisation and logistics of Christmas events, Bazaar, and other fundraising Campaigns
- Support the two-year research project on anti-trafficking work and training materials for the national Police Academy.
- Support the grant team to find funding opportunities
Requirements:
- Demonstrate a commitment to the organization’s values
- Excellent English language skills, both written and oral
- Experience in customer relations, communications and event organisations
- Experience in researching
- Ability to work independently, set priorities and complete work accurately and timely
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and an active team player
- Good computer skills: Microsoft Office, emails and internet
- Experience in working in a non-profit environment
*Job Description is for reference only. Your actual responsibilities are subject to change based on your capacities, interests and the host's requirements at a certain time.
Application Deadline:
Remote internship is open all year round. Application is reviewed on a rolling basis and is expected to be submitted at least 1 month prior to desired start date.
Duration:
Internship duration: 8 to 24 weeks
Working hours: 30 - 40 hours per week (varied depending on applicants and positions)
Program Fee & Inclusion:
Program fee: US$990
Inclusion:
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Guaranteed internship placement relevant to your major and skill set
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Pre-program orientation: Our onsite staff will guide you through 02 online, interactive orientations that focus on Vietnam and Vietnamese culture, how to navigate cross-cultural communications, how to work remotely effectively.
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Career mentorship: Resume coaching, real interview with international employers, online expert sharing session.
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Cultural sessions: Facilitated social exchanges with local peers, cross-cultural debriefs with local staff and fellow international interns.
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On-going internship support: We monitor your progress and offer cross-cultural communications or work-related supports as needed.
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Weekly check-ins with host company (and program coach/ coordinator)
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End-of-program evaluation
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E-certificate upon successful completion (upon request)
ELIGIBILITY
PROCEDURE
Our entire process is an easy 5-step journey – from application to after you return home.

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Enrollment
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Internship
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Conclusion
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