Lagos Food Bank Graduate Internship Scheme
- Are you moved by compassion to create a hunger free community?
- Do you have some free time to make an impact?
- Do you have a passion for humanitarian service?
- Are you creative and can work effectively in an office environment?
- Are you ready to serve Monday-Fridays of the week?
Please click here to see questions you might want to ask as an intern;
FAQs
Will there be certificates after the internship?
Yes, certificates will be given to intern who complete their internship period with the food bank. Interns who do not complete the month allocated or indulge in unsatisfactory behavior will not be given certificates.
When can I apply?
There is no fixed date, as applications are welcomed for submission year-round.
Can I do a one-month internship?
The minimum duration of an internship is six months. However, we consider students applying for one/two months internship as a requirement for their studies. This is usually backed up by an official letter from their respective schools clearly stating this request to our organization.
What are the office hours like?
Interns are expected to work between the hours of 9am to 5pm for 4 working days. However, due to the line of our work, you may be required to come in weekends for outreach activities.
What are my chances of employment at the Food Bank after the internship?
Before or upon completion of the internship, if the intern has satisfactory performance the intern maybe offered a permanent role.
What do I gain from an Internship at Lagos Food Bank?
The internship offers various benefits that’s dependent on the roles applied for, simulation of work life experiences, certificates after completion and a recommendation letter from the organization provided the intern provides satisfactory work and ethical standards.
Will I get paid during the internship?
Yes, the Lagos Food Bank offers a monthly stipend for transportation during the entire internship program.
What is the procedure for cancelling or refusing the internship offer?
After the ‘Congratulatory’ email, prospective intern will be given the option to accept or decline the offer before resumption.
What if my questions were not answered by this FAQ?
Kindly send a detailed email with further inquiries to hr@lagosfoodbank.org and copy Sophia.Iyare@lagosfoodbank.org
