Image: Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Skill Up! [4 weeks]

Social and Political Science Faculty of Airlangga University·Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

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English

These are the locally spoken languages that you’ll have to know.

Sociology, Political science, International relations

These are the backgrounds this opportunity is associated with.
Project
Skill Up! at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Airlangga (FISIP Unair) places global volunteers inside an academic environment to strengthen the employability of local students and young people. Over four weeks, volunteers support the faculty’s research, laboratory, fieldwork, and teaching activities while working side by side with Indonesian students. The project contributes to SDG 8, Target 8.6, by giving youth practical skills, real project experience, and an international perspective that prepare them for decent work.
This project contributes to,
Image: Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

Decent Work And Economic Growth - Target 8.6

By 2020, substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training

Role

Project Activities

Week 1
Set personal learning goals for the four weeks and share them with the supervisor for feedback.
Onboarding session with the faculty representatives and supervising lecturers to understand how the faculty works, its departments, and the expected outcomes of the internship.
Meet the assigned supervising lecturer, agree on a weekly work plan, and decide the intern’s focus areas (research, laboratory, fieldwork, or teaching assistance).
Begin supporting daily administrative tasks, such as organising documents, preparing meeting materials, and managing data and files for the department.
Campus orientation, including a tour of the faculty facilities, libraries, and laboratories, and an introduction to the local student team the intern will work with.
Week 2
Activity: attend a research discussion or departmental seminar and share an international perspective on the topic.
Join the lecturers’ ongoing research projects and support literature review, data collection, data entry, and basic analysis.
Collaborate with local students on a small research task, with regular check-ins with the supervising lecturer.
Continue administrative support for the department, including research documentation and reporting.
Assist in the faculty laboratories by preparing materials, supporting practical sessions, and helping document results.
Week 3
Continue joint project work with local students and document the progress of the fieldwork.
Activity: cross-cultural exchange session where the intern and local students share how their academic and social contexts differ.
Take part in fieldwork activities with local students and lecturers, such as surveys, interviews, observations, or community visits, depending on the active projects.
Work as a teaching assistant (asdos) by supporting classes, preparing teaching materials, helping with assignments and attendance, and assisting students during practical sessions.
Where suitable, lead a short guest session or discussion class on the intern’s home country, field of study, or cultural perspective.
Week 4
Present the results to the supervising lecturers and the local student team, and collect their feedback.
Hand over documents and project materials to the department so the work can be continued.
Closing day and debrief with the supervisor and AIESEC: discuss what went well, what could be improved, and the intern’s personal and professional development.
Finish the research, laboratory, and fieldwork tasks assigned during the internship, and compile the data and documentation.
Prepare a short final report or presentation summarising the intern’s contributions, learnings, and recommendations.

Working hours

Monday to Thursday

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Process

The steps involved in being selected for this opportunity.
Canada
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Logistics

What you’ll be provided with during your stay

Benefits of becoming a Global Volunteer

Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and participate in a social project designed for impact.
International Exposure - Experience new cultures and industries.
Develop your Leadership (our programs can help you develop the following leadership values: striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, acting sustainably, enjoying participation and living diversity).
Receive AIESEC Support for Selection (assistance with your application to opportunities and decision making process).
Receive AIESEC Support after Selection (Visa support, help in finding and providing accommodation, assisting during first day of work).

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