Unlocking career opportunities : Interning with Pehchaan the street school (NGO in India)

– Palak Chaudhary

“What should I do after my graduation? In which field should I make my career in?Where should I apply for internships?Is it viable to intern with NGOs? How am I supposed to find my best skill? Where should I begin?”

These are some of the most common questions that every student struggles with when it comes to their careers. They cannot be blamed for asking such questions. After all, the age of early 20’s is all about exploring, learning, making mistakes, feeling lost and confused, growing and thriving. In the midst of all this confusion, Internships play an important role. They help young adults to explore themselves, find their set of skills and the field in which they can pursue their careers. But, guess what? The struggle of deciding where to get an internship is real. But, worry not. You can always start by working with Non-profit organizations.

A Non-governmental Organization is a group that operates independently without any government support, aiming to improve social conditions. They are non-profit institutions and focus on areas such as health, education, minority rights advocacy, poverty alleviation, environmental protection etc. What skills might be developed by working in NGOs or what benefits you might get? In that case, You will gain real world experience in the field, hence gaining deep knowledge about the community, culture and the struggle people go through. Internships at NGOs will allow you to gain hands-on experience in research, project management, fundraising, communications and advocacy thus, leading to development in professional skills like problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, decision-making etc. Besides, it may also bring you personal satisfaction as you will be contributing towards bringing a positive impact in the upliftment of the society. Beginning. your career by interning in NGOs is always a vital option to explore our own selves and finding one’s true potential. Once you get to know your true potential, you will get a boost in your confidence that will push you forward to embark on your learning journeys.

There are many NGOs in India that provide students with internships and volunteering opportunities. One such NGO that I am aware of is Pehchaan – the street school. The NGO is an eight year old organization that aims to provide free education to underprivileged children across slum areas in Delhi NCR. Education is the basic human right for every child yet many children are deprived of it. That’s when Pehchaan – the street school comes into the picture. With integrity, inclusiveness, teamwork, professionalism, innovation and creativity, this NGO in Delhi aims at making each child self-reliant. The NGO has successfully impacted the lives of more than 1500+ underprivileged children with the help of 400+ volunteers in the past eight years. What an amazing journey this might have been!

(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXd4gnTazJh3JugKENt5yog) Click on the given link and explore more about Pehchaan the street school.

Since, we are talking about internships and kick starting a career in the field of Non-profit organization, Pehchaan – the street school is just the right place for you. In this organization you can work as an intern, volunteer and a member. You will be provided with ample internship positions such as content writer, teaching, project management, public relations and marketing, social media marketing etc. giving you enough exposure to explore and find your inner potential. To become eligible for a certificate you must commit for a minimum duration of 3 months.

Skill enhancement and becoming a professional is one thing and seeing a bright smile on the faces of many little children is absolutely another. Those cheery faces, those glittery eyes filled with dreams, those laughs will make you feel absolutely uplifted. You will feel good about yourself by bringing hundreds of underprivileged children closer to their dreams. Therefore, it’s going to be an impeccable experience for you. Your heart will be filled with happiness.

Get ready to get out of your comfort zone, learn, grow and experience the ultimate happiness. Apply now and be a part of Pehchaan – the street school family. Start your career along with bringing a positive change in the lives of children.

https://pehchaanstreetschool.org

Checkout the website and apply for amazing internship opportunities.