🌿 Social Work Internship Program

Offered by PRATEEKSHA – Empowering Communities Since 1998

Are you a student of BSW or MSW seeking meaningful field experience in rural development and grassroots social work? PRATEEKSHA, a pioneering NGO registered in 1998, invites applications for its Social Work Internship Program, open to students from all recognized institutes across India.

We operate in Odisha and Chhattisgarh, implementing a wide range of development projects funded by NABARD and various State Government departments, including:

• Women Empowerment through SHG formation

• Livelihood Support & Skill Training

• Plantation & Environmental Sustainability

• Safe Drinking Water Initiatives

• Rural Education & Capacity Building

• Implementation Support Agency (ISA) for Jal Jeevan Mission across 13 districts in Chhattisgarh

📋 Internship Terms & Conditions

📅 Duration

• Minimum 3 months, extendable based on performance and project requirements

🎓 Eligibility

• Students currently pursuing Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW)

• Must submit a consent letter from their college/university

🏠 Facilities Provided

• Free Residential Accommodation at the project site

• Note: Fooding and other personal expenses will be borne by the candidate

📧 Application Process

• Interested candidates must send their biodata and institutional consent letter to: bijayrajr@gmail.com

🛠️ Internship Structure: Rural Field Work

Interns will be immersed in real-world social work across diverse rural settings, contributing to impactful community projects. Key areas of engagement include:

1. Community Mobilization & Awareness

• Organizing village-level meetings and awareness drives

• Facilitating group discussions on health, sanitation, education, and livelihood

• Promoting behavioral change through participatory methods

2. SHG Formation & Capacity Building

• Assisting in the identification and formation of Self Help Groups (SHGs)

• Supporting training sessions on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and group dynamics

• Monitoring SHG activities and documenting progress

3. Livelihood & Skill Development

• Coordinating vocational training programs in tailoring, handicrafts, agriculture, and allied sectors

• Engaging with beneficiaries to assess needs and track outcomes

• Supporting market linkage and income generation initiatives

4. Jal Jeevan Mission Support (ISA Role)

• Conducting baseline surveys and household-level data collection

• Facilitating community participation in water supply schemes

• Assisting in IEC (Information, Education & Communication) activities

• Monitoring implementation and preparing field reports

5. Environmental & Educational Outreach

• Participating in plantation drives and environmental education campaigns

• Supporting remedial education and life skills sessions for children and youth

• Engaging with schools and local institutions to promote sustainable practices

🌟 What You Gain

• First-hand experience in rural development and participatory social work

• Mentorship from experienced field professionals

• Exposure to government-funded projects and NGO operations

• A Certificate of Completion upon successful internship

If you're passionate about creating change and eager to learn from the ground up, this internship is your gateway to impactful social work.

📧 Apply now by sending your biodata and institutional consent letter to: prateekshaod@gmail.com