Interning at Jivanamasteya Trust is not just a learning opportunity—it’s a chance to contribute meaningfully to society. Whether you’re joining us for legal aid, human rights research, or outreach work, preparing well can help you make the most of your internship.

Empowering with Purpose – Your Guide to a Strong Start

Understand Our Work

Visit jivanamasteya.org
Read about our mission and programs

Build Basic Knowledge

Learn about human rights, women and child issues
Review laws, policies, or community programs (as per your stream)
Use Google and YouTube for basic law and rights-related information

Improve Communication

Practice clear writing and polite public speaking
Be ready to interact with diverse groups

Be Mentally Prepared

Stay open-minded and respectful
Be ready for real-life field situations

Logistics & Transport

Interns must arrange local transportation on their own
Fieldwork may be in various city locations

Be Self-Driven

Take initiative
Be willing to learn, research, and adapt independently

Your write-up is clear, practical, and inspiring. It already covers essential preparation areas well. Here are a few optional additions that can enhance the guide by giving interns an even more confident and grounded start:

Explore Basic Tools

Get comfortable using helpful tools like:
– ChatGPT for research and writing help
– Canva for creating posters and awareness materials
– Google Docs/Word for notes and reporting
– Google Drive to organize and share your work
– Instagram/Facebook to observe how awareness content works

Document Your Journey

Keep a simple daily or weekly journal (digital or notebook)
Note down what you observe, learn, or found challenging
These reflections will help in writing reports and your proposal

Respect Field Ethics

Do not take photos of people without permission
Maintain privacy of any sensitive information
Be kind and patient with all community members you meet

These additions encourage responsibility, tech-readiness, and ethical sensitivity—important traits for meaningful social sector work. Let me know if you’d like this merged into your original post or formatted as a printable intern prep checklist!

Being prepared helps you make the most of this hands-on, socially impactful experience.