HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM VOLUNTEER/INTERN PROGRAM

"Explore, Serve, Impact"

Project Overview

The "Explore, Serve, Impact" is an internship initiative that centers around hospitality and tourism volunteer/Intern, providing interns with an opportunity to contribute to the tourism industry while creating positive impacts in local communities. This program offers interns a range of short-term, mid-term, and long-term projects, accommodating various timeframes and learning objectives.

| OBJECTIVE
  • To empower interns with practical skills in hospitality and tourism volunteer/Intern.
  • To contribute to the development and execution of impactful tourism programs.
  • To enhance interns' abilities to create positive experiences for both tourists and local communities.
  • To offer diverse internship options catering to different time commitments and learning goals.
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Internship Options

Objective

  • Introduce interns to the basics of hospitality and tourism volunteer/Intern.

Activities

  • Participate in short-term community-based tourism projects.
  • Assist in organizing and promoting small-scale cultural events.
  • Engage in basic tourist assistance and information services.

Objective

  • Deepen interns' understanding of advanced hospitality and tourism concepts.

Activities

  • Lead and coordinate mid-term tourism initiatives focusing on sustainability.
  • Engage in in-depth research on local cultural heritage and tourism development.
  • Collaborate with local businesses and authorities for medium-scale tourism projects.

Objective

  • Cultivate advanced skills in leading and managing comprehensive tourism projects.

Activities

  • Lead and manage long-term sustainable tourism campaigns with measurable impact.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive tourism strategies with community involvement.
  • Establish partnerships with local authorities, NGOs, and tourism organizations.

Key Activities Across Internship Options

Orientation and Training (Week 1)

1. Introduction to the organization's mission, values, and hospitality and tourism objectives.

2. Workshops on effective hospitality practices, cultural sensitivity, and community engagement.

Offline and Online Tourism Projects

1. Participate in offline community-based tourism projects.

2. Utilize online platforms for virtual tourism education sessions, webinars, and discussions.

Community Engagement

1. Conduct community outreach to understand local needs and perspectives.

2. Collaborate with local leaders and organizations for community-based initiatives.

Cultural Heritage Research

1. Contribute to the research and documentation of local cultural heritage.

2. Engage in projects that promote the preservation of cultural identity.

Online Learning Platforms

1. Utilize online platforms for virtual learning sessions on hospitality and tourism trends.

2. Engage in discussions and collaborative projects with a global network of hospitality professionals.

Feedback and Improvement (Throughout)

1. Regular feedback sessions to evaluate the impact of tourism initiatives.

2. Encourage interns to propose improvements and innovative ideas.

Tourism Events and Experiences

1. Assist in the coordination and execution of tourism events and cultural experiences.

2. Collaborate with local businesses, artisans, and cultural performers.

Documentation and Reporting (Final Weeks)

1. Interns will document their experiences, successes, and challenges in a comprehensive report.

2. Present findings and recommendations for future tourism volunteer/Intern initiatives.

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Resources Required:

  1. • Access to physical spaces for offline tourism projects, events, and community outreach.
  2. • Computers and internet access for online learning platforms and virtual tourism initiatives.
  3. • Collaboration with local businesses, authorities, NGOs, and tourism organizations.
  4. • Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in hospitality and tourism.

Evaluation and Assessment:

  1. • Assessment of interns' abilities to effectively contribute to tourism projects.
  2. • Feedback from tourists, local communities, and tourism professionals.
  3. • Evaluation of the impact on community development, cultural preservation, and sustainable tourism practices.

Benefits for Interns:

  • • Practical experience in hospitality and tourism volunteer/Intern with a community focus.
  • • Development of communication, cultural sensitivity, and project management skills.
  • • Exposure to the challenges and opportunities of creating positive impacts in the tourism industry.
  • • A certificate is provided by the end of the project by the non-profit/ cooperative.
  • • The Internship360 team provides a recognition letter to acknowledge your efforts.
  • • Internship360 Ambassador Awards - Awards of worth Rs.50,000 or equivalent cost gifts/vouchers to be awarded to Three best volunteer/Intern for carrying out entire internship program dedicatedly.
  • • Cross-cultural experience.
  • • Boost your career.
  • • Access to Opportunities to develop your CVs.
  • • Recognisable Certificates.
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Application Process

Registration, Mapping and Project Planning 3000/- per project

Project management online 3500 Monthly

Project management offline 5000 monthly



Conclusion

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