Internship and Traineeship
Interprofessional collaboration and education.
Job shadowing, short-term and full-time collaboration.
We are a learning base and host organization.
Through our partnership, we support the mission of promoting
cultural understanding, youth mobility and professional development across Europe.
TO WHOM IT IS INTENDED
My Rainbow Institute is a training base for interns and students. Our amazing young professionals bring new perspectives that complement our work. Together, we create a collaborative space to learn, grow, share knowledge and cocreate experiences.
This program is intended for volunteers, unemployed people, students and professionals who want to gain more work experience and competencies. You can apply as part of volunteering or in cooperation with your school/faculty/organisation.
It is important to note that we do not run a daily youth centre and that we don’t work in closed offices. Our work is mobile and community-based. We use various public spaces in Ljubljana, and the spaces of our partner organisations, which offer excellent and dynamic coworking conditions.
Internship practice in our organization is based on openness, transparency, visibility and active presence in public spaces. Interns who wish to complete their internship with us must be willing and open to actively engage in dialogue with people on the streets, in the community, and in public spaces.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Description: Initially, you will work on planning, implementing and evaluating activities together with our volunteers and target groups, like leisure evenings, focus groups, sports and art activities, street actions and interventions, educational activities, research and writing, including learning about grant proposals and administrative work.
HOW TO APPLY
Send an email to info@mojamavrica with the following:
– your field of study and level of studies (Bachelor / Master)
– your learning objectives
– any specific requirements from your university (about working hours, mentorship, etc)
– the preferred duration and starting date of the internship.
– a short video (max. 3 minutes) stating your motivation and why you want to work with us specifically.
We have supported 50+ local and international students in completing their study placements, work placements, practicum and internships within our organization.
We collaborate with 17 different faculties, enabling a broad spectrum of expertise, interdisciplinary integration, and a high level of quality in the execution of our activities.
Mobility projects for higher education students and staff
Objectives of the action
The objective of this action is to contribute to establishing a European Education Area with a global outreach and to strengthen the link between education and research.
The action aims to foster employability, social inclusion, civic engagement, innovation and environmental sustainability in Europe and beyond by enabling students from all study fields and at all study cycles to have the opportunity to study or train abroad as part of their studies.
Eligible participating organisations to form a mobility consortium with us
A mobility consortium in higher education can be composed of higher education institutions holding a valid Erasmus Charter for Higher Education.
All member organisations of the mobility consortium must be identified at the time of applying for the consortium accreditation.
Our multidisciplinary team of professionals and experts
Teja Bakše
Lead Supervisor
MSW (2019), Spec. in Psychotherapy
Michelle Risman
Mentor and Supervisor
MSW (2019), with State Professional Exam in Lifelong Career Guidance
Andriana Nikoloulia
Mentor and Supervisor
M.A. Psych, registered with a national board (2022)
İrem Yetişgin
Mentor
Developmental and Educational Psychologist
Iva van Hoek
Trainer
Professional in International Relations, Certified Project Manager
“When interns ask me if they’ll be my right hand during their internship, my answer is no. My goal is for them to become independent in their work. Which means that I am their right hand. I’m there to offer feedback, support, guidance and conversation whenever they need it. It means an incredible amount to me to hear interns say how much they enjoy their time here, especially because they can see how much I genuinely love what I do and how much I enjoy it. That energy carries over to them. They begin to see meaning in their work, feel a sense of satisfaction and recognize opportunities for growth and learning. Working with interns brings me immense joy. Each one of them adds something new, something uniquely their own. They bring a willingness to learn, enthusiasm, ideas (often a bit “out there,” but precisely because of that, unique and refreshing), creativity and positive energy. Just as they learn from me and from us, I learn a great deal from every single one of them. Mentoring interns is not an easy task. I constantly feel a deep responsibility for their learning journey, what they will take with them, whether they feel comfortable and supported here and what more I can do to make their experience truly exceptional and unforgettable. Mentorship comes with ups and downs, mistakes, celebrations of wins and, every time, a touch of sadness when they leave. But I wouldn’t trade any of it for the world.”
– Michelle Risman, Mentor and Supervisor
“It is heartwarming to witness the learning process of our interns, as well as our mentors, who, in turn, gain so much wisdom from the interns themselves. It is rewarding to observe and support the growth of the entire team. The most difficult part of this journey always comes at the end, when it’s time to say goodbye and to feel the quiet ache of parting ways with an overwhelming gratitude.”
– Teja Bakše, Lead Supervisor
“My experience as a mentor in this internship process was deeply meaningful, both professionally and personally. Supporting this journey allowed me to witness how academic knowledge in educational psychology can be integrated into lived, relational, and community-based contexts, particularly within LGBTQ+ mental health work. Throughout the sessions, it became clear how essential it is to bridge theoretical understanding with experiential learning, especially when engaging with topics such as identity, safety, and inclusion. The mentoring process also highlighted the importance of creating reflective and flexible spaces where personal growth, self-awareness, and professional skills can evolve together. I believe this internship program is particularly meaningful because it enables participants to critically engage with LGBTQ+ mental health from an academic perspective while also developing practical, embodied tools to support real communities, fostering both competence and empathy.”
– Andriana Nikoloulia, Mentor and Supervisor
“The interns bring new professional perspectives that enrich our work. Every intern we have had so far has brought something of their own (the concept and practice of ecosocial social work, psychological perspectives on sports and recreation in connection to mental health, using social anthropology practices in collecting data at community events,..) and we are delighted that the programme allows for a mutual learning process. I especially love the moments where, in dialogue and collaboration, an intern realises the practical use and impact of their knowledge in community initiatives. What used to be a theoretical concept that they had in their heads becomes a specific and tangible contribution to our communities, which stays here, while at the same time, the interns take these experiences to their local environment, where they continue to grow.”
– Iva van Hoek, Trainer
Estimated number of placements for 2026
You can expect to work and collaborate in a collective with a smaller and/or larger group of colleagues, professionals, students, volunteers and trainees. Here is an estimated timeline for this year.
Our Erasmus+ interns and trainees
2022 – 2026
My Rainbow Institute is a training base for interns and students. Our amazing young professionals bring new perspectives that complement our work. Together, we create a collaborative space to learn, grow, share knowledge and cocreate experiences.
Paraskevi
Sport
Psychologist
Greece 🇬🇷
Nea
Social Worker,
Social Services
Finland 🇫🇮
Laura
B. Sc. Geography,
Minor Biology
Germany 🇩🇪
İrem
Developmental and Educational Psychologist
Turkey 🇹🇷
Ruben
Social Worker
Belgium 🇧🇪
Silke
MSc Sociology,
MSc Gender & Diversity
Belgium 🇧🇪
Hana
Interdisciplinary American Studies
Germany 🇩🇪 / Slovenia 🇸🇮
Dominyka
Social Worker
Lithuania 🇱🇹
Flora
Social Anthropologist
Greece 🇬🇷
Giada
Social Worker
Italy 
Deborah
Social Worker
Germany 🇩🇪
Marta
Psychologist
Poland 🇵🇱
Krista
Social Psychologist
Finland 🇫🇮
Santiago
Business Administrator
Argentina 
Anna
Social Worker
Denmark 
Helene
Social Worker
Finland 🇫🇮
Burak
Social Worker
Turkey 🇹🇷
Marthe
Social Worker
Belgium 🇧🇪
Roberto
Social Worker
Spain 🇪🇸
Miona
International Relations
and Affairs
Serbia 
Jade
Social Worker
Belgium 🇧🇪
Alèxia
Social Worker
Spain 🇪🇸
Lena
Social Worker
Germany 🇩🇪
Hannah
Social Worker
Germany 🇩🇪
Francesca
Social Worker
Italy 🇮🇹
Theresa
Social Worker
Germany 🇩🇪
Stories and experiences of our interns
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İrem Yetişgin
Paraskevi Koutali
Hana Mekanović
Helene Santala
Laura Fee Kremer
Nea Piironen
If you’re reading this, you’re about to learn what a few months of internship at Moja mavrica looked like for our amazing interns. Thank you, dears, for these wonderful months we had the privilege to spend with you, to learn, to grow and laugh everyday. We will miss you immensely and your absence will be deeply felt. We wish you every success in your future endeavors and hope that our paths will cross again someday.
“Community is a heartbeat of human connection.”
– Miona, trainee
Thank you for your trust and for walking this path of learning and exploration in the psychosocial welfare field with us. We’ve learned a lot together, created new experiences, and explored both the challenges and the beauty of our profession(s). We wish you lots of success in your future journey and careers, dear colleagues and fellow social workers, and hope to meet again. Thank you for writing a part of our story with us. You’ll always have a place here.