Assist India – Building Ideal Communities
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ASSIST greatly depends upon the kind support of worldwide individuals, groups, foundations, businesses and organisations who help us respond to the needs of poor rural communities.
If you like to contribute to ASSIST’s work, please consider the various ways you can help us.
Are you interested? Do you want more information? Let’s have a talk!
- Valid Student Visa is required for the entire placement period
- Comprehensive travel health insurance is strongly recommended
- All costs related to travel and visa expenses will be borne by the student
- Nominal costs to cover living expenses (i.e. food, laundry, accommodation, etc.) will be charged for the duration of the placement
- Basic, conversational English is required
Student placement
National Student Placements
ASSIST has a limited number of opportunities for students wishing to complete their block fieldwork training at our organisation. We kindly ask students to apply through their respective institutions after having read and understood the following norms:
- ASSIST is a non-profit, voluntary organisation, and is therefore not in the position to provide any bursaries, stipends or allowances for services rendered during the placement
- Applications for stays greater than 30 days will be accepted over shorter stays
- Preference will be given to applicants from institutes in ASSIST’s target areas (see: “Working Areas” section of the website)
- Preference will also be given to those who have demonstrated an understanding of ASSIST’s work, and can clearly define specific area(s) that he/she would like to learn more about
- All costs related to a placement (i.e. travel expenses, food, accommodation, etc.) will be borne by the student
International Student Placements
ASSIST accepts applications from international students who must fulfil related fieldwork as a pre-condition for graduating from their studies. This is not an internship as such. We kindly ask students to apply through their respective institutions after having read and understood the following norms:
- ASSIST is a non-profit, voluntary organisation, and is therefore not in the position to provide any bursaries, stipends or allowances for services rendered during the placement
- Applications for stays greater than 30 days will be accepted over shorter stays
- Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated an understanding of ASSIST’s work, and can clearly define specific area(s) that he/she would like to learn more about
- Valid Student Visa is required for the entire placement period
- Comprehensive travel health insurance is strongly recommended
- All costs related to travel and visa expenses will be borne by the student
- Nominal costs to cover living expenses (i.e. food, laundry, accommodation, etc.) will be charged for the duration of the placement
- Basic, conversational English is required
Volunteers
Over the years, ASSIST has benefited from the services of many volunteers from across the globe who wanted to make a meaningful contribution to society. Volunteers are welcome to send their CV and motivation letter to ASSIST. Keep in mind that we give preference to volunteers who:
- Are service-minded and able to adapt to different cultures and work environments
- Are willing to stay at ASSIST for a minimum of 2-3 months
- Are prepared to work in rural settings
- Demonstrate a keen understanding and interest in ASSIST’s work
We would like to give special thanks to Ian Wright (right), a professional photographer from the UK. Ian volunteered with ASSIST in November 2022, providing nearly all the images for this website.
- Have a Graduate Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, (Civil) Engineering, Agriculture, Health (Care) or Communications & Social Media, or good skills regarding Fundraising or Documentation
- Have some work experience in the related field
- Have good knowledge of English (spoken and written)
- Can bear their own costs (i.e. visa, travel expenses, insurance, food, laundry, accommodation, etc.) for the duration of volunteering
Career Opportunities
We are always looking for motivated, qualified and service-minded people to join the ASSIST family. Please send us your CV and motivation letter if you meet the following criteria:
- Professional, committed, efficient, disciplined and able to work in a team as well as independently
- Have a Graduate Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, (Civil) Engineering, Agriculture, Health (Care) or Communications & Social Media, or good skills regarding Fundraising or Documentation
- Minimum of 1-2 years work experience in the related field
- Willing to work and stay in remote, rural settings
- Good knowledge of English and Telugu