VolTra x Lingnan University
Internship Program 2023
Gain $5,850 subsidy from OSA, Lingnan University
Application Deadline: 31 March 2023 (Friday), 12:00
In this journey, you will...
experiencepersonal growth developmentand gainhands-on soft skillsthrough workshops and training
Gain actual work experience in start-up social enterprises & charities in Hong Kong
Build a personal networkwith like-minded people
Gain program certificates and reference letters from unique organizations
Program Details
Internship arrangement:
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Late May - August 2023
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260 working hours
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Flexible format (Full-time/Part-time)
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Working hour depends on different organizations
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Weekends & holidays duties may be arranged depending on different organizations' needs
Who can apply?
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Lingnan university full-time undergraduate students
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Interested in social enterprise & startup organization
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All study majors are welcome
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Eligible students will be fully subsidized by OSA, Lingnan University
Internship Journey
Online application
The application procedure is super easy! You can submit your application through this platform by clicking"Apply Now"
Deadline:20 March 2023 (12:00), apply now as soon as possible!
Screening & Interview
Only shortlisted students will be invited to attend the interviews, invitation will send to the student's emailon or before 17 March 2023.
Online/face-to-face interviews will be arrangedfrom 21 March to 3 April 2023.
Trainings & Workshops
You will experience various workshops and training to help you get ready for the internship. Details below:
1. Internship Briefing and Personal Growth Workshop
📆Date: 14 April 2023 (Fri)
⏰Time: 19:30-21:30
🚩Venue: Lingnan University
2. Pitching Presentation Training
📆Date: 21 April 2023 (Fri)
⏰Time: 19:30-21:30
🚩Venue: Lingnan University / VolTra
3. Local Tour
📆Date: 22 April 2023 (Sat)
⏰Time: 14:00-17:30
🚩Venue: Tsim Sha Tsui
4. Soft Skills Development Training
📆Date: Within April
⏰Time: Self-paced
🚩Venue: Online
Internship
You will work closely at a social enterprise & startup organization with an amazing team in the coming summer period of 2023(Late May to August).
You should completeat least 260 working hourswith a flexible format (full-time or part-time).
Host Organizations
VolTra aims to provide a valuable chance for people to explore the culture, communities, and social issues of different countries! Offer a good platform to make friends with people from more than 50 countries, and turn your passion into action!
HKEXAT is the first Registered Charitable Organization that uses Expressive Arts Therapy(EXAT) as a psychotherapeutic approach to improve mental well-being. Our mission is to promote EXAT locally and provide a wide range of EXAT services for enhancing arts participation and mental well-being among the general public.
Sha Tau Kok Story House aims to gather people from inside and outside the area through the story house, inherit the traditional culture of Sha Tau Kok, and inject innovative ideas and artistic elements, so that the aging community can be revitalized and become a vibrant cultural community.
We Flow aims to organize local trips to explore the community and make connections with different stakeholders.
Puzzle Weekly collects local stories, conserve them via gamification and
co-create new memories with users and our co-creation team.
HKETPTC aims to develop professional environmental and ecological training courses and activities so that participants understand the importance of environmental and ecological conservation and protect the precious environment.
Storius believes in the power of audio storytelling in improving the lives of people, including travelers, locals and different communities around the world!
Walk in Hong Kong offers lovingly-designed and well-researched walking tours open to anyone eager to experience the lesser-seen sides of Hong Kong.
Shelter aims to provide mental health support for youths through art workshops and tailor-made mental health campaigns. An inclusive and supportive community will be formed to assist mental health issues among youths._cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b_f58bad
SE-BAR aims to establish an all-around social enterprise platform that connects social enterprises, enterprises and the public so that social enterprises can develop sustainably.
StartChing provides media training to disadvantaged youths with the aim of enhancing their employability. The training will cover media workshops, career development talks and skills of operating a social media page.
Previous Interns Feedback
Ada Chan
Host organization: VolTra
I'm so glad I checked my email one day and saw this project. I have never regretted signing up as a volunteer travel intern editor. This experience has made me grow in all aspects and brought me unforgettable experiences and challenges.
Karen Lai
Host organization: Hong Kong Free Tours
"At that time, I felt very confused. I had no office experience, and I was like a blank sheet of paper. Can I transform? Will I be better than others of my age? Will a boss give me a chance?_cc781905-5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d _After the plan, I witnessed every colleague in the office crouching tiger, hidden dragon, I quietly learned from it, and learned a lot of new skills and tips for dealing with interpersonal relationships. This plan opened my eyes and enriched me It is a new chapter in my life! ”