At Experience Liberia, we believe that travel can do more than inspire; it can empower. Our volunteer, internship, and research programs invite global changemakers to connect with Liberia’s people, culture, and development journey through hands-on, community-based experiences.
Rooted in the principle of travel with purpose, our programs are built around the idea of co-creation. Whether you’re a student, professional, or explorer, we align your skills, interests, and academic goals with the real needs of communities across Liberia.
Our Service Learning and Professional Engagement (SLAPE) program was designed to enable students, early-career professionals, academic researchers, or global citizens. Our hands-on programs will allow you to make a meaningful contribution to Liberian communities while gaining real-world experience and cultural insight.
The Service Learning and Professional Engagement (SLAPE) Program offers unique Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities that allow students to apply what they’re learning in the real world, either during their studies or after graduation. This means you can work on a project with a business while you earn academic course credits or non-academic credits.
The SLAPE Program offers unique Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, which allow students to apply what they are learning during their degree to the real world. By applying for the SLAPE program, students work on a project with a local, national, or international organization or business firm/company while also earning academic course credits or non-academic credits.
A SLAPE Internship helps students integrate classroom knowledge and theory with practical application, enabling them to develop not only workplace skills but also confidence in the applicability of their existing skills and attributes. Our mission is to support college-to-career transitions by holistically preparing students and volunteers for meaningful professional lives, while providing them with the opportunity to reflect on their career development objectives.
Benefits of the SLAPE Internship Programme
- 🔹 Helps in selecting the desired career.
🔹 Improves employability
🔹 Understanding business or industry
🔹 Put degree work into practice
🔹 Developing Professional Network.
🔹 Learn the professional conduct.
🔹 College/University Credit.
🔹 Work Ethos
🔹 Develops industry and business knowledge
🔹 Develops personal and professional skills
What Makes Us Different?
Responsibilities of the SLAPE program
- 🔹 We will maintain the confidentiality of information obtained from or provided to the student.
🔹 Provide a complete and accurate presentation of all information on work responsibilities and the recruiting process.
🔹 Provide a learning environment that contributes to the student’s personal and professional growth.
🔹 Provide a safe work environment that is free of harassment and discrimination.
🔹 Provide a qualified supervisor/mentor who will monitor and guide the student.
🔹 Make available the necessary equipment, supplies, and space for the student to perform their duties.
🔹 Notify the University of any change to the student’s status and/or performance.
🔹 Offer ongoing feedback to the student and complete a performance evaluation (provided by The Career Center at the end of each internship).
🔹 Maintain communication with the university.
Our criteria for Intern Position Descriptions
To ensure the quality of the experience and that the desired outcomes are achieved for the student, host organization, and University/College, all internship positions will be screened based on the following:
- 🔹 The mission of the SLAPE program and internship experience must be in alignment with the University’s mission.
🔹 The internship position will allow students to increase their confidence level and develop professional skills.
🔹 The SLAPE program will provide a written position description to students or the Career Center, including the name of the individual who will serve as the student’s or intern’s direct supervisor.
🔹 The SLAPE program will provide orientation/training for students.
🔹 The SLAPE program will provide progressive responsibilities over time if an intern remains with the organization for an extended period (above the approved internship duration).
Who can apply for SLAPE?
Students from all disciplines can complete a SLAPE Internship, often as one of the elective courses for their degree or as an additional course. It depends on being able to fit it into your degree plan and schedule. We recommend speaking with your Faculty Student Advisor to ensure SLAPE aligns with your study goals.
While internships are not guaranteed, the SLAPE team works closely with students to understand their goals and motivations, finding the best internship opportunity for each individual.
Students who have completed an internship have come from diverse degree backgrounds, including (but not limited to):
- 🔹 Media and Communications
🔹 Computer Science
🔹 Education
🔹 Geography
🔹 Sociology
🔹 Art History
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Psychology
🔹 Languages
🔹 History
🔹 Fine Arts
🔹 Criminal Justice
🔹 Human Services
🔹 Philosophy
🔹 Classics
🔹 Education (duplicate entry; listed twice)
🔹 Finance
🔹 Data Science
🔹 Governance
🔹 NGO Management
A Program That Fits You
Whether you’re a student, professional, or researcher, we offer a wide range of opportunities suited to your background, interests, or field of study. Available placements include (but are not limited to):
- 🔹 Media and Communications
🔹 Computer Science
🔹 Education
🔹 Geography
🔹 Sociology
🔹 Art History
🔹 Marketing
🔹 Psychology
🔹 Languages
🔹 History
🔹 Fine Arts
🔹 Sports Management
🔹 Criminal Justice
🔹 Human Services
🔹 Philosophy
🔹 Classics
🔹 Education (duplicate entry)
🔹 Finance
🔹 Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality
🔹 Academic Research & Field Study
🔹 Data Science
🔹 Gender Studies
🔹 International Development
🔹 Governance
🔹 Sustainable Development
🔹 NGO Management
🔹 Conservation & Environmental Impact Projects
🔹 Research and Report Writing
🔹 Marketing Strategies
🔹 Agriculture
🔹 Information Technology (Website Designer, Graphic Designer, Computer Engineer, Programming)
🔹 Data Analysis
🔹 Policy Analysis and Writing
🔹 Social Media Platform Creation
🔹 Project Management
🔹 Waste Management & Recycling
🔹 Architecture, Engineering, and Planning
🔹 International Relations
🔹 Nursing
🔹 Creative Arts Administration
🔹 Sanitation
🔹 Journalism
🔹 Research (duplicate entry)
🔹 Event Management
🔹 Content Creation (e.g., Websites, Social Media)
🔹 Coding
🔹 Community Engagement Initiatives
🔹 Urban Planning
🔹 GIS Mapping
🔹 Creative Writing
🔹 Medical/Health
🔹 Women’s Empowerment
🔹 Microfinance
🔹 Human Rights
🔹 Fundraising
🔹 Film Industry
🔹 Construction
🔹 Teaching
🔹 Entrepreneurship
We offer flexible durations and start dates to accommodate your academic calendar or availability. The SLAPE Internship Program is open all year round for applicants.
