Get Hands-On Work with us
The international internship placement program :
Internship is a temporary position within the youth platform, which offers an opportunity to students or recent graduates to gain practical work experience and exposure in social sciences sector. This Internships program is structured to provide hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship and a chance to apply academic knowledge in the real-world setting.
In our general work with women empowerment, climate mitigation and adaptation, enhancing youth rights, LGBTQ+ rights, ensuring social accountability, SRHR and HIV.
Gaining understanding of political situation of Zambia. You will get first-hand experience of how such a department functions and runs, and what impact civil society has in changing the political climate.
TYP is an agile organization, open for new ideas. Inputs on how we can develop our organization are more than welcome.
Aid with executing projects aimed at the creation and improvement of services, processes, market research and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring innovative solutions, driving innovation within the organization.
Helping develop and implement outreach strategies to engage adolescents and young people, promote awareness and facilitate community involvement, building relationships with stakeholders, co-ordinating events, campaigns and effectively communicating the organizations message through various channels.
executing communication strategies, helping the TYP with their social media, promotion and outreach within the communities. Spreading information is a crucial function in preventing disease and educating our community.
drafting press releases, monitoring media coverages and assisting with social media management. Building relationships with media outlets, influencers and stakeholders to enhance the organization’s reputation and visibility
focusing on supporting fundraising efforts, developing grants proposals and assisting with implementation of fundraising strategies.
designs and delivers educational programs focused on promoting SRHR and life skills among adolescents and young people, developing age appropriate health curriculum, facilitating workshops and presentation, promoting healthy behaviours and lifestyles choices.
Aid with the provision of expertise and guidance on policies related to adolescent health issues, conducting research, analysing data and recommending policy strategies to address key health concerns affecting adolescents and young people. Advocating for evidence-based policies, engaging with stakeholders and contributing to development and initiatives to improve adolescent’s health outcomes at local, national and international levels.
aid with collecting, processing and analysing data to provide insights and support decision making within the organization, cleaning and organising data, conducting statistical analysis, creating visualizations, generating reports to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
Our Mutual Goals are:
- To make participants understand what makes them who they are in their own culture; the ability to see cultures through “new eyes” and how the cultural heritage of the country where they grew up formed and influenced them.
- Get an understanding of development work and how your studies can be connected to real life experience.
- The increase ability of thinking critically (in the sense of having a critical mind for making a judgment carefully) about our knowledge, perceptions, and information we receive (in general and in this case for example regarding the migrant topic).
Who We Are Looking For : :
Students enrolled in social sciences programs with profiles of development studies, African studies, global studies, political science, anthropology or similar. Enrolment in final year of bachelor’s degree or master’s degree is required. The internship is unpaid. We therefore ask for proof of student funding. We are looking for a student eager to see the world and learn about a different culture. You should come with an open mind for our different people and lifestyles. It will be different from your usual internship in your home country, but we hope that is why you are choosing to do your internship with us.
- Age: 18-35 years oldÂ
- Commitment to 20 weeks of unpaid internship
- Motivation: A genuine passion for making a positive impact and a desire to contribute to community development
- Open-mindedness: Willingness to learn about and adapt to different cultures and lifestyles
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively in diverse teams and collaborate with local communities
- Experience: Previous experience in education, healthcare, environmental sustainability, social justice, or related fields
- Skills: Specific skills relevant to the chosen program (e.g., teaching, medical training, environmental science, advocacy)
- Language: Fluency or proficiency in English
- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to motivate others
- Health: Good physical and mental health and a willingness to comply with all health requirements
- Insurance: Adequate travel and health insurance coverage
- Visa: Obtain necessary visas and permits for the country of volunteering
- Immunizations: Complete required vaccinations and immunizations
Zambia has 72 local languages but English is the official language spoken everywhere. Â Â
What you must cover yourself:
- Flights to and from Zambia (return flights are mandatory to enter the country due to immigration laws)
- Travel insurance for your entire stay
- Visa-costs – these depends on the variations of your stay and run from $25 (single entry tourism 90 days) – K8000 (Employment permit exceeding 6months). K7000 (Temporary work 6months) https://www.zambiaimmigration.gov.zm/for-residents/pricing-page/
- Accommodation (we will help out with finding accommodation)
Vaccinations and malaria medication Recommendations:
- COVID-19 vaccine and following COVID-Pass, if not a valid negative PCR-test within 72 hours is required
- Tetanus
- Hepatitis A + B
- Yellow Fever
- Cholera
- Rabies
- Malaria
Zambia is overall a peaceful and secure country, Zambians are very friendly and curious people, who will welcome you warmly.
Zambia is a landlocked country surrounded by Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Namibia, and Angola. Zambia has 10 provinces and the TYP National Office is in Choma, Southern Province, but with coordination offices in all 10 provinces. Generally, the political situation in Zambia is stable thus the country is calm and safe.
Since gaining political independence in 1964, Zambia has known internal peace. Moments of insecurity were prevalent from external forces when some of the neighbouring countries were fighting for their independence. Since then, the country has been peaceful, and the security risk has been low. This is true of the current moment. Like most other countries, Zambia has its share of criminal activity. Incidences of security concern related to petty criminal activities such as pickpocketing and confidence tricks (Tricks, Frauds) are common in the central business district, especially during the periods from 21st to 31st of the months when most people receive their wages.
Below is a list of crimes that occurs in Zambia:
- Common theft, mostly non-violent: if you place your valuables somewhere unguarded and out of sight, it is most likely to disappear.
- Pickpocketing: This occurs during the day especially in the central business district, bus stations and in shopping malls. To stay clear of this crime, avoid crowded places and do not move with large sums of money on your person.
- Item snatching: This is where the criminal snatches a bag, wristwatch, camera, etc, from their victim, and runs as fast and far away as they can. To avoid this crime, it is advised to hold or strap firmly such items.
- Carjacking: This is not common, but usually occurs at night and in isolated locations where a robber will usually walk to the motorist and demand for the car by use of force. Driving/travelling at night and stopping/parking in isolated places should be avoided.
- House break-ins: To avoid this crime, all entry points to houses or rooms must be kept locked in the absence of the occupants or at night.
- Beware that crowded marketplaces could be a venue where pickpocketing and other forms of petty crime might happen, so be careful and take appropriate precautions.
- Hire only taxis recommended by the office or advise the hotel to get a taxi for you.
- In hotel and accommodations, keep room doors and windows secured.
- Do not change currency in the streets.
- Avoid night travel, especially alone.
- Do not expose money and valuables in public.
How to apply :
- Review Program Details:Â Explore our current volunteer opportunities and locations.
- Submit Application:Â Complete our online application form, providing your personal information, qualifications, and motivation for volunteering.
- Interview:Â Selected applicants will be invited for an interview to discuss their suitability for the program.
- Placement:Â We will match you with a suitable volunteer project based on your skills, interests, and availability.
- Preparation:Â Receive pre-departure orientation and information to prepare you for your volunteer experience.
