Graduate with work experience that matters
There are many benefits for you if you choose to do a local community internship. Employers like to see experience in the real world on your resume. Volunteering also helps you to develop a range of personal and professional skills which make you a highly valued employee. For international students, it provides an excellent way to practice work-related English language skills.
Register your interest
We currently have over 450 internships available. They are generally located in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Register your interest in doing a Community Internship in 2019 to find out more about currently available opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
First of all, make sure you are enrolled via myGriffith into your lecture and workshop. To view dates and times, visit Undergraduate 3002LFC or Postgraduate 7510LFC course details.
We can only secure your preferred internship if you are enrolled, so it is crucial you start with this. Once you enrolled, you will receive an email from us with instructions on how to select your preferred internship.
Next steps:
- Once you receive access you will be able to complete an eligibility form and select an internship via SONIA. SONIA is the student placement management software we use for internship placements.
- Organise your Blue Card via Student Connect.
Finally, you can come to a one-on-one consultation session if you feel it is a bit confusing and you need some help in choosing and securing an internship. Consultation sessions are held both at Nathan and Gold Coast Campuses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about course requirements, assessment, eligibility and how to enrol?
Examples of Local Internship Opportunities
Business Roles: Tourism Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Fundraising Assistant, Social Media Engagement Researcher, Event Coordinator, PR Assistant, Human Resource Assistant, Grant and Tender Assistant and much more.
Arts Roles: Brochure Editor, Journalism and Team Leaders Assistant, Communications Project Officer, Film, and TV Assistant, Interior Design Assistant, PR Assistant and much more.
Psychology and Criminology Roles: Refugee Visa Support Officer, Family Support Volunteer, Mental Health Support Worker, Developmental Psychology Assistant, Guidance Officer Assistant, Pyjama Angel, Youth Advocacy and Justice Assistant and much more.
Law and Criminology Roles: Refugee Visa Support Officer, Court Support Worker, Risk Management and Legal Officer, Crime Research Assistant, Policy and Procedures Development Officer Assistant, Youth Advocacy and Justice Assistant and much more.
Environment and Science Roles: Community Sustainability Hub Co-ordinator and Design Assistant, Environment Project Officer, Community Garden Design and Construction Assistant, Environmental Education Assistant, Zoo Education Officer, Conservation Assistant.
Education Roles: Early Childhood Educators, Community Education Assistant, Parents and Playgroup Support Worker, Connect2Kindy Home Visitation Assistant, Multicultural School Volunteer, Literacy and Numeracy Support Worker and much more.
Health Roles: Hospital Volunteer, Nutrition and Well-being, Community Nutrition Education Assistant, Intake, Assessment and Referral Coordinator, Dementia and Disability Care Assistant, Health and Lifestyle Enhancement Assistant and much more.
Multimedia, IT and Engineering Roles: Website Developer, IT/Website Assistant, Film and TV Assistant, Film and Documentary Producer Assistant, Information Technology Assistant, Database Design Assistant, 3D Printing Engineer Assistant, Multimedia Project Officer, Video Producer and much more.
Stories
Deaf Services
A new initiative is commencing in Queensland aged care facilities in an effort to support deaf or hearing-impaired residents who are isolated and lonely.
Griffith Centre for Coastal Management
Griffith University is conserving the Gold Coast dunes and fragile ecosystem with the help of student volunteers eager for work experience.
Blue Care Woodlands Lodge
We all take friendship, love, and laughter for granted. However, for many elderly Gold Coast residents social isolation is ever-present – until now.
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