Internships

“Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.”            

                                                                               Swami Sivananda

 

Interning at GPM

Professional interns from around the world bring immense value to our work in marginalized communities. Each intern arrives with a unique set of skills, talents, and educational or professional experience, contributing meaningfully to our community development efforts. We welcome all inquiries for internships and look forward to collaborating with passionate individuals.

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This is what we gain as an organization from our interns. In return, you'll receive invaluable hands-on experience in a remote, rural tribal area, making a tangible impact through your work. You'll also have the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in village life, enjoying a unique and enriching experience in rural India.

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Our current 2024-2025 Interns

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Longterm Internships

Currently, Gabriel Project Mumbai holds space for 4-5 long-term internships for qualified individuals interested in international development. These internships are based in the rural tribal district of Mokhada and interns work with the GPM staff in various roles. These can be sponsored or unsponsored internships depending on what is available. Interns work within the organizational needs focusing on community development in Education, Hygiene, Health, Nutrition, Social Services, Agriculture and Livelihood programs.

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Please note that if an internship is not sponsored by an external organization, the intern will be required to find another source of funding to cover expenses incurred in order to intern with us.

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One Year Internships

One of of our year-long internships is through the JDC JSC Fellowships in conjunction with the Pears Foundation. Currently three positions are held for this internship until the end of July 2025.

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Four-month Internships

A four-month internship is available through the Hebrew University, Glocal International Development MA Program.

Summer and Four Week Internships

Summer and one-month long internships can also be organized. We can also accommodate mid year break internships.

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The Volunteer Residence

Mokhada. Located four hours drive from Mumbai, is in the Mokhada tribal district of Palghar, Maharashtra. The residence has a lovely kitchen, wifi, beautiful views and wonderful people to meet. Living in the laid-back village is a great relief from the bustling city of Mumbai. The residence is in walking distance to the GPM work centers. Interns can shop at the local village market, grab a mango lassi and join in cultural experiences in the village while working with GPM staff who hail from the surrounding villages.

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Application criteria

This internship programs are open to all with some specific internships have their own acceptance criteria. In general candidates should have:

• Commitment to social justice

• Flexibility and openness to others

• Ability to handle working in adverse conditions

• Good command of English

• Valid passport

 

Important to note: The living quarters are kosher and co-ed (separate gender-rooms). They are also a smoke-free, drug-free and alcohol-free zones. 

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Course of Study

Depending on the type of internship, some of the following sessions and courses of study provided are:

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Spoken Marathi. Marathi is the language of Maharashtra which includes Mumbai and the tribal villages. This course enables the program participants to communicate with the people in the villages as well as children in the slums using common words and phrases in local dialects; it really enhances the interaction with the children!
 

International Development. Participants learn and discuss issues of food-insecurity, healthcare, gender and development, responsible volunteering, international development and global poverty.

Indian Culture.  India has both an ancient and captivating culture. This course provides a general overview of Indian culture, sociology, values, religious beliefs and history from both a national and regional perspective.  Occasionally participants will go on field trips to important cultural sites and experiences.

 

For more information contact us at info@gabrielprojectmumbai.org 

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