Role Title: Policy Development (Not-for-Profit) Intern
Organisation: Lionheart Camp for Kids
Internship Period: Semester 2 (July – October)
Location: Malaga
The Policy Development Intern will be given a choice of subject topics to choose from that align with their program of study and the policy and guidelines requirements for our organisation. The Intern will work alongside the Operations Manager to understand and develop policy sets and procedural manuals aligning with the organisation's purpose and needs. The intern will gain an understanding of some legal and legislative aspects of policies required to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and staff.
A selection of topics might include:
- Child safety
- Online / cyber safety
- Staff welfare
- Onboarding and training procedures
- Environmental safety
- Employee and regulatory compliance
- Operational guidelines for programs
The intern will also be provided with an opportunity to learn about the full cycle of organisational success through policy design, implementation, audit and evaluation.
Our vision is that no child should grieve alone. We know that good bereavement care minimises the long-term adverse consequences for children, such as poorer outcomes in education, employment, physical and mental health. We aim to do this through:
• Helping children and parents understand the process of grief
• Normalising the grief process for children
• Helping children identify with a spectrum of emotions associated with the death of a parent or sibling
• Sharing and expressing emotions in a healthy way
• Providing the opportunity to connect with other children experiencing the death of a sibling or parent
• Strengthening parents’ knowledge and skills in how to support their grieving children