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Internship Opportunity

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Our internship opportunities are open to students and working professionals from various fields of expertise who resonate with our spiritual and environmentally conscious ethos. Within our Sustainability department, we offer internships in eight aspects that encompass the holistic vision of sustainability:

In addition to these areas, internships are available in research and development, educational content creation, small-scale model development, data collection and analysis, content writing, outreach and publicity, creative video production, and more. We also welcome your unique ideas and inputs for specific projects and initiatives.

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When you choose to join us at Govardhan Eco Village, you will be provided with accommodation at our serene campus nestled amidst the awe-inspiring Sahyadri Mountains. We also offer the flexibility to work remotely, catering to your preferences and circumstances.

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Eligibility

Academic background: Undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate students with a passion for sustainable development, environmental conservation, spiritual ecology, community forestry, agronomy, ecology, biology, environmental education, rural development, conservation, ecological economics, environmental sociology, or related subjects are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who genuinely wants to be part of sustainability and is interested in contributing is welcome here is eligible to apply. However, preference will be given to subject experts and curious, hardworking/smart-working candidates. The final decision will be taken by the Sustainability core team

Skills and experience

We seek individuals who embody a spirit of flexibility and dedication. Desired skills include good organizational communication, and computer skills, as well as field experience relevant to your academic pursuits. We value independent thinking and a proactive approach to work.

Language requirements:
Proficiency in spoken, written, and reading English is essential.

Application Requirements

To apply for our internship program, kindly submit the following documents:
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• Resume.
• Application form
• Letter of purpose
•Reference letter (if available)
For additional information or other clarifications, please contact:
Email: sustainability@ecovillage.org.in
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Upcoming Internship projects:

  1. ⁠Fostering Sustainability Advocacy: Leveraging Social Media and Community Engagements for Awareness Initiatives
  2. ⁠ ⁠Solid Waste composting at Govardhan EcoVillage specifically on the composting analysis and innovations
  3. Impact analysis of Ground water due to existing water management practices at GEV
  4. ⁠To study and improve water management practice at GEV
  5. Assessing Soil Biotechnology Plant, calculating carbon footprint saved and identifying gaps in SBT
  6. Solid Waste Management at Govardhan EcoVillage- implementing 5S
  7. ⁠Implementation of Occupational Health and Safety Management System at Govardhan EcoVillage (ISO 45001)
  8. Vermicomposting Unit- with different combination of Waste
  9. Marketing and fundraising strategy- campaigning Sustainability activities of Govardhan EcoVillage in Cities
  10. Community Composting management
  11. Assessing Plastic Pyrolysis plant and finding alternative options to plastic- cost benefit analysis.

Projects

  1. Solid Waste Management at Govardhan EcoVillage- Srijan Sinha (XIMB University)
  2. Harnessing power of Marketing- Shweta Ranjan (XIMB University)
  3. To study the impact of Soil biotechnology plant on environment and its comparative analysis with surface water treatment plant and sewage water treatment plant- Samya Dave (XIMB University)
  4. Water management at GEV- Vijay Ganesh (XIMB University)
  5. Dashboard application for Govardhan EcoVillage – Pratyush Kottawar, (IIIT, Pune), Krish Pandey, Darshan Shah, Purav Desai (COEP, Pune), Abhishek Bhosale (PICT, Pune), Goursunder Pandey, Aniket Dalal, Sheetal Hote.
  6. Exploring Alternative Solutions: Toothpaste, Soap, and Detergent for Sustainable Living- Gustav (Sweden)
  7. Transforming Flower Waste: Creating Gulkand from Red Rose Flowers- Pankaj (Palghar)
  8. A Comprehensive Approach to Day-to-Day Sustainable Living- Saumya Jain (NMMIS, Mumbai)
  9. Water Harvesting Pond: Data Collection for Informative Display (Philip Alexander- Germany)
  10. Crafting Educational Content on Sustainability (Prof Sameer Rahatekar- Cranfield University)
  11. Solar Energy Exploration: Data Analysis and Presentation on Solar Power (Manish Tiwari, Mumbai)
  12. Website Design for Sustainable Initiatives (Hariharan, Canada)
  13. Ground-Level Engagement: Hands-On Sustainability Activities (Ahan KS, Karnataka)
  14. Plastic Pyrolysis: Investigating Alternative Uses for Pyrolysed Oil (Martin, UK)
  15. Innovative Flower Utilization: Creating Color Modifiers from Natural Sources (Mellissa, US)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Are these internships paid?

Typically, no. In some instances, however, applicants contributing to an existing project may be paid a modest scholarship. We encourage applicants to inquire with their potential project supervisor regarding these details.

Can I join any time of the year?

Yes, internships are open throughout the year.

Is there a coordinator who interacts with students until they arrive?

Yes, you can contact coordinator for your queries

Should a report of the project during my internship to you?

Yes, students are expected to submit a final report of their work with data, and photographs.

Does GEV provide accommodation for Interns?

Yes, it is available. Accommodation is chargeable as per the organisation’s norms.

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