Internships

Wanted: Enthusiastic and Energetic Interns

If you are enthusiastic, driven, perhaps feeling indignant about the gender inequalities within our society, not to mention aspire to lend a hand in support and alleviation of these injustices for all women, then you could be the next intern to join AWARE!

AWARE offers a supportive environment to nurture youths to discover their talents, develop new skills, adjust to the rigours of work-life as well as discuss and debate issues. Through assisting AWARE in its day-to-day operations, and fostering good working and friendly relationships with professional women, interns are able to build their confidence which will be vital in their future careers.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

This depends on the needs of the office at the point of application and also your particular interests and skills. Typically, it could involve some of the activities listed below:

• Putting together AWARE’s fortnightly E-Newsletter
• Updating the website
• Writing and preparing content for website, powerpoint presentations or marketing materials
• Assisting with general administration in the Secretariat
• Organising and managing AWARE events
• Assisting with volunteer management and writing fund raising proposals
• Assisting with research, as necessary
• Assisting with AWARE Training Institute (ATI), where necessary

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• $5 per day as lunch allowance
• Lots of learning and guidance, great discussions and friendships
• A letter of recommendation will be provided on successful completion of the internship

WHAT FORMER INTERNS SAY:

“The best part about interning at AWARE is the level of passion that exists in the office.”

– Sabrina Siu, Princeton University

“Interning at AWARE was a deeply meaningful and fulfilling experience where I had the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day running of a non-governmental organisation in one of Singapore’s foremost women’s organisations and one of its most established civil society organisations. I was also given the invaluable chance to learn about feminism and women’s rights from veteran members of the organisation. I would strongly recommend an internship at AWARE for anyone passionate about gender equality and social justice.”

– Emily Lim, National University of Singapore

“Although my internship with AWARE was a short one, the returns on my end were exponential. From the moment I walked through the red doors, I was made to feel at home and a part of the wonderful team at AWARE. Given the freedom to conduct work at my own pace and feeling at ease with voicing my opinions no matter where and to whom, it was in this way only that I remained in my comfort zone. The inclusive spirit at AWARE caused me to push at and expand my intellectual scope as I was given invaluable opportunities to participate in planning, discussions and meetings. The way I viewed the world was constantly being reassessed as I would learn something new everyday, be it from my research, during lunch hour debates, or in highly spirited, enjoyable meetings. There was an air of empowerment that was contagious, and throughout my internship I never felt like an intern performing a job and was always looking forward to my next day at AWARE.”

- Rachel Lim, University of Durham

“AWARE has taught me the values of confidence, perseverance, and reflection – self-awareness and learning not to take things for granted; all of which were essentially what inspired me to pursue the career I really wanted. Joining AWARE enables you to explore, understand the importance of collective power, and be engaged.”

– Debbie Sim, Singapore Institute of Management – University of London (International Programmes)

HOW DO YOU APPLY:

• Apply between 2 – 8 weeks in advance of the intended commencement of the internship
• Able to commit at least 24 hours per week
• Minimum term of availability: 3 months
• No working experience required
• Subject to vacancy and interview

If you are up for it, please write a short answer (in no more than 500 words) to the following question and send your cover note with CV or summary of skills to:
Corinna Lim at ed@aware.org.sg

Question:
Tell us whether you feel gender equality has been achieved in Singapore?