Human Resources Intern (SalvageGarden Ltd)

Organisation Overview: SalvageGarden is Singapore’s first assistive-technology makerspace, devoted to co-creating affordable, open-source device solutions with persons with disabilities, caregivers and makers.

Through hands-on weekly workshops, we engage in inclusive design and local manufacturing, building a community of makers committed to accessibility, empowerment and global sharing of assistive tech innovation.

Brief Description: As an intern in the Human Resources team, you play a key role in attracting, developing, and engaging individuals who align with SalvageGarden’s values. You will help foster a supportive work environment that enables our team members and volunteers to contribute effectively to the implementation and scaling of our programmes.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Draft and publish openings on recruitment platforms for volunteers

2. Monitor and follow up on applications, including arranging and conducting interviews, and onboarding incoming volunteers

3. Collaborate with leads to review and update the status of volunteers, re-engaging or offboarding them as necessary

4. Support the growth of team members by planning and implementing training initiatives

5. Plan and carry out volunteer engagement activities, such as outings or meals

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

1. To learn to manage their tasks and time independently and effectively

2. To problem-solve independently

3. To improve written and verbal communication skills, especially with people from different countries

4. To be more confident and proactive in carrying out tasks

5. To be exposed to human resources management in nonprofit and volunteer-driven organisations

Duration of Internship: 6 months

Daily Working Hours: Sun-Thu, 9.00am - 6.00pm

Will this internship require weekend work?: Regular weekend work as part of normal schedule

Requirements (if any):

• Work well with others and have effective written and verbal communication skills

• Proactive and willing to learn, with a positive attitude towards feedback and development

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion

No of Vacancies: 1

Contact Person Name: Jang Leong Chia

Contact Person Email: ops@salvage.garden

Please read the following to apply for the internship:

1.      Click here for the application form.

2.      Select the number of internship roles you wish to apply for at "Number of Internship Role(s) to Apply For".

3.      Copy and paste Human Resources Intern (SalvageGarden Ltd) into the "Internship Role" field.

For further enquiries on the internship role, you may email the contact person as stated in the description.