Connecting small businesses affected by Covid-19 with university students and graduates who can help.
Students We’ve Placed
What we do
Covid Interns is a not-for-profit initiative that connects small Irish businesses facing the commercial challenges of Covid-19 with volunteer University students and Graduates who can help.
Covid Interns offers a range of volunteer University students and Graduates who have are willing to help the community and gain relevant experience in a range of disciplines such as digital marketing, financial planning, consulting, web development, PR campaigns, content writing and social media management.
Since launching COVID Interns has attracted talent from top universities across Ireland and the UK. These volunteers want to make lasting differences in their communities by helping local businesses navigate Covid-19, and gain valuable work experience along the way.
If you are a Graduate or student with relevant experience who wants to help local enterprise and apply practical skills, or a small business looking for savvy social media assistance, please contact us on site or via !
How It Works
A step by step overview of our placement process!
For Businesses
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1. Contact us
Provide a short brief on your available position(s). We’ll follow up with a phone call, at a time that suits you.
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2. Screening
We search deep and wide through our database of amazing Undergraduates.
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3. It’s a match!
Once we’ve found your ideal candidate, an intro call is setup.
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4. Success
If you’re happy with our candidate, our work is done and the placement can begin!
For Students
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1. Apply
Reach out to us with your CV, area of interest and availability.
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2. Connect
As relevant positions become available we introduce you to businesses, and find out if it’s a good fit.
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3. Begin placement!
Once you’ve connected with a business, and they’re happy to proceed, the placement can begin.
Our Impact So Far
200+ Students Signed Up
100+ Businesses Supported
18+ Sectors Active
The All-Ireland Business Foundation are delighted to work with Covid-Interns to offer very valuable work placements to well qualified graduates who found themselves entering the labour force at a very challenging time. We were very impressed by the overall initiative and delighted to take onboard two interns who have the skills and attributes needed to be part of our team and add value as well – all while working remotely. Most of all, they come with a great attitude and desire to learn. I was so impressed with the initiative that I’ve referred several businesses to the initiative. Well done to all involved!!!
The All-Ireland Business Foundation
After spending all summer looking for work with no luck, I turned to Covid Interns to be met with a quick and well-fitted match based on my previous experience allowing me to grow professionally and personally.
Anoushka – University Student
Covid Interns came at just the right time for me . I’ve been placed in a role relevant to my degree gaining invaluable experience all the while facilitating a medium size enterprise in need due to COVID-19.
Joe – Recent Graduate
Making contact with Paddy and Rob , has been one of the positives we have taken from this pandemic experience. They replied to our request for volunteer support in a very efficient and practical way and have provided HOPE with an intern who is a perfect fit for our current needs .
Maura Lennon – HOPE Foundation
Covid interns were an invaluable help to us in a time of need. We were amazed with the calibre of the intern and the service from the Paddy & Rob. They listened to what we were trying to achieve and the type of role available before assigning us with an excellent intern that was eager to learn in our space. Highly recommend.
Richie Cummins – Flag Taxis