Many in the refugee community seek to be productive and engaged in meaningful livelihood opportunities. This gives them a sense of purpose, increases self-esteem, resilience and decreases vulnerability to trafficking and other forms of exploitation.
YOU can make a positive impact on the lives of a refugee family!
The JRS Internship programme links values-aligned mentors who are passionate about imparting their skills with refugees who are keen to take on internship opportunities.
These virtual internships offer a transformative opportunity for refugee graduates from our digital education programme to hone their skills with meaningful training experiences. Local enterprises which engage the refugee graduates can benefit from the diverse perspectives and the IT and design skills which interns bring to their organizations.
Offer an internship to refugees who are keen to use their skills.
Contact us at contact@jrssg.org to learn how you can make a difference!
Thank you to partners who have mentored our interns
As interns at CHARIS, both Liaqat and Mukhzan exhibited dedication, professionalism and creativity, playing an important role in assisting with communications and publicity for HFF 2023.
Caroline Leong, member of the Organizing Committee,
CHARIS Humanitarian Forum and Fair 2023
He is a true asset and gem. Haidar has been engaged for 3 months and he has increased our company’s productivity in areas that I have been wanting to focus on but unable to find the time.
Adrian Toh, Founder & Manager Director,
Success Frontiers Training & Consultancy Pte Ltd
Our intern has been wonderful throughout his time with us. He’s very reliable and quick to understand instructions. He has adjusted well to our fast-paced work setting and is able to understand the content brief we prepare, and comes back with results and revisions promptly. Beyond just fulfilling the tasks he has been assigned, he has also helped give perspective to our team members. His life-story, the obstacles he has faced, and the resilience he has shown is truly an inspiration for all of our team members.
DeAndre Saroinsong
Director of Operations and Communications
Earth Company
We are very pleased with our intern’s performance. Our YouTube channel has more than doubled in subscribers & views since he joined our team!
Joy Tan, Business Director
Ergo Media
Refugee interns gain valuable insights from their mentors and team members.
Internship opportunities also build a sense of purpose and belonging.
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The internship programme has been incredibly beneficial. It not only provided me with valuable hands-on experience, the allowance enabled me to focus on gaining skills and knowledge…The experience has been both challenging and rewarding, allowing me to grow professionally while supporting and encouraging others in their learning journey”
~ Jasmine
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I was engaged as an intern with JRS in Bangkok. Assisting with the interviews, student assessments, and other tasks have really helped with my personal and professional growth. And thanks to the kind and supportive team members, my communication and coordination skills have improved.” ~ Lini
Raza, one of the first interns on the programme, shares his experience.
He and his family have since been resettled.
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Connecting people, engaging society
JRS runs an internship programme which links refugees with business partners. In this edition of Journeying, Foeng Sugiman, Managing Director at Multi Mitra Group shares his perspective on being a mentor to his company’s intern – 25-year-old Afghan refugee Mr. Z.
A place to call Home
Although she was busy preparing for her resettlement in Canada, Zia, a graduate from our JRS digital marketing course, made time to chat about her journey as a refugee, her passion and her dreams. She has inspired Rachel, our youth volunteer who interviewed her, to dare to dream.
A new journey
“Finally, it is now my chance to start a new life!” Malik, a graduate from our digital marketing course and an intern with Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Asia Pacific, said excitedly. Elaine was happy to see Malik looking so relaxed when she caught up with him on Zoom before he resettled to Australia…
Mission in action
“…. So many things now feel possible for me,” Liaqat beamed excitedly when he shared his experience as an intern for CHARIS.
“….happy to have been given the opportunity because every internship is a chance to learn and improve,” quipped an equally elated Mukhzan.
More than Mentors
“By God’s grace, our Communications Ministry (CM) team at Church of Divine Mercy (CDM) was given this opportunity to personally interact with a refugee intern like Joy and develop a beautiful friendship. We have become more aware of God’s presence in everything and in every person,” reflects Tricia.