Internship Experience - Raffles Girls' School

Ray Yen, Hamsini, Gemma, Yann Wen, Claire (from left to right)

Learning does not only happen in the classroom.

During the June holidays in 2025, four students from Raffles Girls' School joined the Young Changemaker Programme for a two-week internship experience. Through hands-on projects, workshops, event support and meaningful conversations, they gained a firsthand look at how ideas can be transformed into action and how businesses can create a positive change in society.

The internship began with the students getting acquainted with the day-to-day operations at Make The Change. As with many real-world projects, meaningful impact begins with strong system and organisation. The students supported various database and administrative tasks, gaining insight into the importance of data management and operational processes that keep programmes runnings smoothly behind the scenes.

Having explored the foundations of social impact work, the second week focused on applying their learning in real-world settings.

One of the highlights was being a part of the Young Changemaker Camp, where youths explored leadership and creativity impact through hands-on activities and collaborative challenges.

At the end of the camp, the students also presented a final showcase, bringing together their learning. They were encouraged to reflect on their experiences, articulate key insights and share how their understanding of social impact has evolved through the camp.

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The internship concluded on a high note with the students supporting the Bring Your Kids To Work Day at the Infocomm Media Development Authority. Through two interactive workshops, Sticker Magic and Podcasting Pals, they witnessed how creativity and technology can be used to engaged and inspire young learners. The interns played an active role in supporting the participants throughout the sessions. The experience challenged them to adapt their communication styles and think on their feet. By the end of the day, the students had not only contributed to a memorable experience for the children attended the event but had also gained confidence in their own ability to support and engage others through meaningful programmes.

"I gained an in-depth experience of how social enterprises utilise social innovation, digital tools, and different business models to uplift and improve the well-being of individuals in our society" - Gemma

"This internship was truly something new for me, I got to explore many new things and step out of my comfort zone with plenty of fun activities. I also enjoyed getting to know my peers. Many of the things I learnt were very useful, such as presentation tips and editing skills and even organising things on notion ( I have not used Notion before this)" - Hamsini

"A significant aspect of our internship was planning a project with various obstacles in mind. Overall, the internship provided a well-rounded exposure to the practical side of social innovation, enhancing both my strategic thinking and interpersonal abilities." - Claire

The internship demonstrated that social impact is not limited to large-scale initiatives. It can begin with understanding a problem, listening to different perspectives and taking small but meaningful steps towards creating change.

Through their two weeks here, these interns developed a deeper understanding of community impact, strengthened valuable life skills and discovered how they can play a role in shaping a better future. We are proud to have been part of their journey and look forward to seeing where it takes them next!