Action Reconciliation Service for Peace (ARSP), a non-profit organisation based in London, offers four fully funded places on our 12 month long internship programme in the UK for young people (18-30 years) from Poland starting in September 2022.
This is an exciting opportunity for young people to immerse themselves in English language and culture. They will gain work experience through internship placements in a number of well- known NGOs based in London and Exeter and participate in an international education programme which looks at 20th century European history and current affairs issues.
We pay for travel expenses to and from the UK. We provide accommodation, a monthly travel card for local transport, a food allowance, as well as pocket money. We also cover all visa, health care and other insurance costs.
The application deadline is 15th February 2022.
ARSP has been running youth internship programmes for over 60 years. It was first set up in Germany in 1958 and since then thousands of young people have been given the opportunity to spend a year working on placements in historical and political education, with socially disadvantaged people and people with disabilities.
More information about us can be found here: https://www.asf-ev.de/english/start/
The placements:
The Roma Support Group (RSG), based in East London, seeks to improve the quality of life for Roma refugees and migrants by helping them to overcome prejudice, isolation and vulnerability. The RSG seeks to make the public aware of Roma culture, heritage and current situation of Roma refugees and migrants in the UK through cultural and informative events and publications. The intern here helps with advocacy work for Roma people, translation tasks as well as helping with youth groups and workshops in schools. This is an ideal placement for someone who wishes to gain experience in translation and interpretation.
The Jewish Museum, based in London,exhibitsthe history and culture of Judaism in London, the UK and beyond. The intern here helps to run school and other education workshops with the museum's education team. This is an ideal placement for someone who is looking at a future career in teaching or museum work.
The YMCA Exeter, based in beautiful Devon, works with young adults who have become homeless and with people with mental health issues. The intern helps with a varied activity programme that ranges from craft afternoon to kayaking on Dartmoor. They help with coffee mornings, educational workshops, especially English lessons, and drop-in sessions. This is an ideal placement for someone who is looking at a future career in teaching, the field of psychology or social work.
The Southwark Day Centre, based in South London, is an organisation providing support and advice to refugees and asylum seekers in South London. The intern works in various "drop-in centers" where they help with leisure activities, language classes, children’s activities, food distribution, advice on social and legal issues. This is an ideal placement for anyone who is interested in social justice questions and/or anyone who might want to pursue a career in English language teaching.