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M-T1-SP-23 · Theme 1

Rotary-University Internship Program

Offer a supervised, educational university placement on real Rotary work while meeting employment, insurance and academic requirements.

Where this idea came from

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M-T1-SP-23 · Rotary-University Internship Program
Theme
Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme SP: Strategic Partnerships
Source material
Existing checked Theme 1 guide
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M-T1-SP-23 · Rotary-University Internship Program

What could this idea change?

Students develop applied capability and the community receives useful work without using unpaid placements as substitute labour.

Could this work in our club?

  • University placement offices, students, academic supervisors, Rotary project teams and community host partners. Use when a defined project can produce genuine learning outcomes under qualified supervision.

Before you start

  • University placement agreement covering status, learning outcomes, hours, insurance and assessment.
  • Fair Work and state or territory requirements checked for the exact arrangement.
  • Role description, supervisor capacity, safety induction, privacy access and complaints route.

At the end: Provide the final assessment promptly, confirm ownership and permitted use of student work, revoke system access and offer a separate opt-in alumni connection.

Before your club says yes

Does the idea fit?

Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.

Who can say yes?

Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.

Are people protected?

Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.

Can everyone take part?

Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.

Are the facts and permissions right?

Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.

How will we learn?

Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.

Worksheets for your club

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01

Training and mentoring guide

Use this worksheet to prepare a practical learning or mentoring session and follow up afterwards.

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02

Roles, roster and handover

Use this worksheet to decide who will do each job, who can step in and what needs to be handed over.

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03

Partnership and stakeholder map

Use this worksheet to agree what the club and any partners will each contribute, decide and protect.

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