Third Sector Internships Scotland helps students to find paid work experience in the Third Sector.  TSIS is being delivered by Queen Margaret University, The Open University in Scotland and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, with support from universities across Scotland.  Our Steering Group includes representatives from Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Dundee, University of Aberdeen, University of the West of Scotland, University of Stirling, and Student Volunteering Scotland.

TSIS is funded by the Scottish Funding Council as part of Learning to Work 2, a multi-programme initiative which aims to enhance student employability through increasing the availability of work placements.  Further information about Learning to Work 2 can be found here.

Through the TSIS programme, students are offered outstanding opportunities to develop their skills and experience whilst contributing to the vital work of Scotland's third sector.  We also offer support and guidance to voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises to help them develop and host quality internships that really do make a difference.

The TSIS programme covers five core areas of activity
• Internship development
• Recognising achievement and promoting reflective practice
• Employer engagement and support
• Developing resources and relationships for sustainability
• Learning, evaluation and dissemination

Internships are offered through a competitive recruitment and selection process.  All posts are advertised on this website and through university careers services and the Good Moves website.  Positions are open to all levels of undergraduate and post-graduate students.  Internships vary in terms of their focus, duration and location.  Internships can be up to the equivalent of 10 weeks' full-time work (350 hrs) and can be offered on both a full-time and part-time basis.  All TSIS internships are paid at the Living Wage rate.
 

Case studies and details of past internships can be found here and current opportunities here.