M-T1-SP-23 · Theme 1 · Strategic Partnerships
Rotary-University Internship Program
Offer a supervised, educational university placement on real Rotary work while meeting employment, insurance and academic requirements.
What could this idea change?
Students develop applied capability and the community receives useful work without using unpaid placements as substitute labour.
A simple way to start
- Turn the Rotary project need into educational tasks and assessable outputs. Who could lead it: Host supervisor
- Obtain university approval before recruiting or promising a place. Who could lead it: Placement liaison
- Select fairly and agree adjustments, schedule and communication. Who could lead it: Selection panel
- Induct, supervise and review work at scheduled learning checkpoints. Who could lead it: Day-to-day mentor
- Assess learning, transfer approved outputs and close all access. Who could lead it: Academic and host supervisors
What should we look for?
- Placement is formally approved by the university.
Before we say yes
- Does it fit a real local need?
- Can people take part safely and fairly?
- Are the facts, permissions and Rotary branding right?
- Who will lead it, and when will we review it?