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RC Internship
Internship Programs
We currently offer Phase-Based and Special Project Internships either remotely or in Morocco. Our models are adaptable to allow you to develop, strengthen, and learn skills to benefit your professional development.
Internships take place during each Academic Semester (Fall - Spring - Summer). Remote internships require 7-30 hours a week, and in-country internships require 30-40 hours a week and are unpaid. If your university program requires more hours, tasks can be adjusted to meet your total work hour requirements.
To learn more about our internship options remotely and in Morocco
Contact us at :training@resilientcommunitiesngo.orgfor more information!
RC Internship
Internship Programs
Resilient Communities (RC) offers a variety of internship programs tailored to different interests and goals. Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone passionate about community development, we have opportunities for you. Please note, interns are responsible for expenses such as airfare and personal costs. While we don't offer scholarships, we encourage exploring funding options through your university's study abroad office.
Applications are due 2 months prior to the program's start date. Start and end dates will coincide with typical academic semester dates.
Select from the following Internship programs to see the full corresponding details
PBI
Internship Outline
Once the candidate is selected, the Resilient Communities’ team will meet with the intern to discuss the intern’s passions and goals and how they can be applied to the phases outlined below. Interns will draft an article at the end of each phase summarizing what knowledge and skills were gained. The articles will be published to Resilient Communities’ website.
Onboarding
The internship will begin with a dialogue about the provided task list and the expectations from all parties. The details of the projects and the internship deliverables will be discussed and determined.
Program Phases
- Perform R&D on your own, ongoing, and/or a future project. This phase will be done individually, unless there is an intern with the same or overlapping interests.
- R&D on your own project topic
- R&D on a project needed by RC or a partner association.
- An article will be written by the intern on topics related to the phase and agreed upon between the intern and RC staff.
- The second phase will include a training on how to create an effective workshop followed by the creation of a workshop of your choice, led by our Head of Training and Development, N.G. Rees. You will participate with other RC interns during this phase.
- Creation of an RC Workshop (chosen by RC);
- Creation of a group workshop (voted on between interns); and
- Creation of individual workshops (one per intern chosen by each intern).
- Drafting and publication of an article.
- Specific documents to be prepared will be related to the intern's personal project and RC's/partner's project. This phase will be done individually, unless there is an intern with the same or overlapping interests.
- Writing a proposal and/or creating a fundraising campaign for your personal project;
- Writing a proposal and/or creating a fundraising campaign for RC's/partner's project.
- Drafting and publication of an article.
SPI
Internship Outline
SPI interns follow the PBI structure, but with reduced requirements. While they can elect to participate in the full PBI process, SPI interns are expected to fulfill specific tasks that further their own goals and the goals of RC. The exact details of each SPI are negotiated between RC and the intern. As an intern, you will employ your skills to work independently and in teams with fellow interns and Moroccan association project managers with supervision from RC staff
SPI
Onboarding
The internship will begin with a dialogue about the provided task list and the expectations from all parties. The details of the projects and the internship deliverables will be discussed and determined.
Past SPI intern topics have included
- Social Media Intern (content creation and updating website)
- Workshop Development and Facilitator
- Graphic Design Intern.
Program Phases
- Initial research for interns’ projects are completed, and milestones are set for internship completion.
- Participation in PBI R&D is optional and can be done in concert with another intern.
- An article will be written by the intern on topics related to the phase and agreed upon between the intern and RC staff.
- Interns will participate in all trainings on workshop development, however participation in the workshop creation process itself is optional.
- Drafting and publication of an article.
- The intern receives feedback and assistance from RC in accomplishing their milestones. The phase concludes upon project completion.
IPI
Internship Outline
IPI Interns will follow either (1) a special project internship (SPI) program with objectives and milestones decided by the intern and RC, or (2) a phase-based internship (PBI) program with hands-on collaboration on workshops and activities with local centers and associations around the country.
Onboarding
The internship will begin with a dialogue about the provided task list and the expectations from all parties. The details of the projects and the internship deliverables will be discussed and determined.
Program Phases
- The main objective in Phase 1 is to build the intern’s agency working within Morocco.
- We want them to be able to travel and work independently and to build a network of counterparts and mentors across multiple cities.
- In Phase II, the intern uses their increased agency to build workshops and begin actively contributing to development work in Morocco.
- They develop and deliver workshops, coordinate with NGOs and their counterparts, and organize small pre-funded or no-fund projects.
- The intern also pursues their own passion project based on the needs they identified in the communities they visited during Phase I.
- Phase III uses the intern’s research as a basis to apply grant writing and PDM skills. It marks the transition from small-scale projects to large-scale vision, and it emboldens the intern to pursue such work in the future.
- At the end of the Phase, the intern executes their project or ensures ownership is vested in community members.
RC Internship
Program Dates
To help you budget, keep in mind that students are responsible for the cost of international airfare, local transportation, personal expenses, and management fees. Since Resilient Communities does not currently offer any scholarships, it is recommended that you check with your university's study abroad office to learn about any travel scholarships they may offer to help pay for some expenses.
Applications are due 2 months prior to the program's start date. Start and end dates will coincide with typical academic semester dates.
RC will assist with your living arrangments before your departure for Morocco. Contact us to discuss a program plan that best fits your budget!
| PROGRAM | APPLICATION DUE | START DATE | END DATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Semester (15 weeks) | March 22nd, 2025 | May 22nd, 2025 | August 12th, 2025 |
| Fall Semester (15 weeks) | July 5th, 2024 | Sep 5th, 2024 | Dec 10th, 2024 |
| Spring Semester (15 weeks) | November 23rd, 2024 | Jan 23rd, 2025 | May 4th, 2025 |
RC Internship
Get Started
Connect with us
Reach out to establish contact with our internship program.
Start an application
Send us your resume and a cover letter expressing your interest and the program structure you'd like to be a part of.
Contact your campus study abroad office (if applicable)
Get in touch with your campus study abroad office for assistance.
Finish
Completing all onboarding steps required
Testimonials
Our Recent Interns
Amelia Wills
Fall 2021 Intern
Ana Clevenger
Fall 2021 Intern
Antoinette Danica Lim
Summer & Fall 2021 Intern
Arju Piya
Summer 2021 Intern
Blake Steiner
Summer 2020 Intern
What's Included ?
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Language Learning
One Month of Language Learning (Moroccan Arabic and/or French - optional).
Housing
Assistance in finding and preparing suitable accommodations for your stay in Morocco.
Pre-departure Advising
Comprehensive guidance to prepare you for your internship experience in Morocco.
Orientation
On-site introduction to Moroccan culture, customs, and safety upon arrival.
24/7 Emergency Support
Continuous support and assistance available throughout your stay.
Cultural and Co-curricular Activities
Engage in enriching experiences that immerse you in Moroccan culture.
