Our Internship Programmes

CYSD’s Internship Program is a unique program where students (18+) and young professionals from different background, locally or Internationally join CYSD for a month or more to exchange their skills and experiences and also get a hands-on opportunity to acquire direct exposure to CYSD’s work.

During the process, the interns are guided by a mentor who will be guiding them in with practical experience in various thematic fields. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs of the organization.

Internship assignments vary in length according to the availability and academic requirements of the intern, as well as the needs of CYSD.

Internships in CYSD are unpaid. However, out of pocket allowances and accommodation can be provided to exceptional candidates.

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Internship opportunities

Winter

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15 Days

Un-paid

Travel & accommodation at the placement site/location.

Summer

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2 to 3 Months

Un-paid

Travel & accommodation at the placement site/location.

Long-term

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Upto 6 Months

Paid & Un-Paid

Support decided on case to case basis.

Internship General (Experts)

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Decided on the requirement

Paid

No logistic support is extended.

General Volunteers

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1 Year

Generally Un-Paid

Out of pocket allowance to meet day to day expansess.

What Interns can Look Forward to in CYSD?

  • Learning through community engagement.
  • Give and take of ideas and skills with disadvantaged youth.
  • Partner in implementing social entrepreneurship schemes.
  • First hand development management experience.
  • Social research, analysis, and advocacy skills.
  • Opportunity to sharpen leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
  • Preference for full-time opportunities at CYSD if available

Describe your motivation for interning with CYSD (with in 300 words)

You can attach your write up limiting within 300 words to the online application form while considering to include information on the following:

  • Educational background.
  • Relevant skills and interests.
  • Suitable personality traits.
  • Previous voluntary and/or community service experience.
  • What do you hope to gain from this internship?
  • Are you willing to be placed in a remote tribal/rural community? If yes, why?

Candidate's CV including References shall be given priority.

How to Apply ?

Your complete (online) application must reach us at least 3 weeks before you intend to start your desired internship. Interested applicants can fill up their online application form by using the link given above. There may be a Skype/ telephone/ personal interview before final selection.

 

For further clarification and details, please contact:

Prachi Mohanty: e-mail – prachi@cysd.org / M – 8596878277

Testimonials of Interns

My internship at CYSD not only helped me learn and explore professionally but also made me grow as an individual. The working atmosphere at CYSD is so warm, welcoming and wholesome that I thoroughly enjoyed working and learning about the Social Development Sector with immense passion and interest. It was an experience of a lifetime and I will always cherish the memories that I made at CYSD during my five months of internship in 2020.
Sivangi Das
Intern, Master’s in Women’s Studies from RCWS, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
The two months of internship at CYSD in 2020 was an enriching experience for me especially in the covid-19 pandemic. CYSD helped me to apply my theoretical knowledge in the fields and give me exposure to the harsh ground realities sexual and gender based violence.
Arunima Parida
Master’s in Women’s Studies from RCWS, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
Working amongst children has been something I have always looked forward to. Even through virtually, the exposure that I received was incredible as I came across life-changing stories of innocent souls, which inspired me to strive further in the sector. I remain ever grateful to CYSD for having me as a part of the child development project, Malkangiri for my virtual summer internship, 2020
Evangelina Patro
Schools of Sustainability, XIM University
My time at CYSD has been both blissful and wholesome even while working from home during the covid-19 pandemic in 2020. There was so much to learn from every member and my mentor Mr. Mahesh Chhatoi, Project Coordinator of integrated Child Development Project and the HR Team has always guided me with the best. The cooperation and understanding is something every intern longs for. I take pride to have been a part of this prestigious institute.
Parayani Kisku
PG in Sociology, Utkal University
CYSD has given me ample of opportunity to showcase my writing skills while documenting the stories in FANI News Bulletin.
Payal Choudhry
Christ University
Working with CYSD in the post cyclone FANI response has been the best exposure to me till date.
Mahaprasad Rath
Xavier school of Sustainability
The internship has enabled me update my existing skills and acquire new ones.
Krittika Chapalia
Christ University
CYSD give me a opportunity to explore a new area Rainfed Agriculture and this internship has enriched my knowledge.
Kaushik Das
National Law University
My mentors have been my guiding lamp in the entire journey of my internship period that I will cherish.
Shlipi Padhi
Symbiosis Center of Media and Communication