Insights and Stories from Roots Interns

What to Expect from an Education Internship in Cambodia CambodiaEducationIntern experiencesREACH

What to Expect from an Education Internship in Cambodia

“It has made me realize that many of us in Western countries take our education for granted, and that education really can be a way to uplift an entire population.”…

r00tsMarch 9, 2026

What to Expect from a Remote Public Health Internship Intern experiencesRemote internshipsWAF

What to Expect from a Remote Public Health Internship

"I have discovered what it truly means to work with people from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, and I have learned how to manage my time effectively in a remote…

Alfred BaltazarJanuary 28, 2026

What to Expect from a Conservation Internship in the Galapagos EcuadorEnvironmental ManagementIntern experiencesIOIMarine ConservationWildlife Conservation

What to Expect from a Conservation Internship in the Galapagos

“I wanted to work with an NGO where I could actually make an impact and help preserve one of the most amazing ecosystems in the world. I love being outdoors…

KatrinaJanuary 19, 2026

What to Expect from a Social Entrepreneurship Internship in Malawi Gender EqualityIntern experiencesMalawiNGO ManagementSupreme Malawi

What to Expect from a Social Entrepreneurship Internship in Malawi

“I wanted to better understand how social enterprises and grassroots projects work - and to learn directly from the field, not just through screens & books. My internship was eye-opening…

KatrinaJanuary 16, 2026

How to Make the Most of your Internship Experience Preparing for your internshipValue of Internships Abroad

How to Make the Most of your Internship Experience

Starting an internship is an exciting step in your professional journey, whether you’re interning abroad, remotely, or in-person - this is your chance to build real skills, gain confidence, and…

KatrinaJanuary 6, 2026

How to Make Friends While Interning Abroad Preparing for your internshipValue of Internships Abroad

How to Make Friends While Interning Abroad

One of the most common obstacles for young travelers when going abroad is the fear of being alone - specifically, the challenge of making friends. But here is the truth:…

KatrinaDecember 29, 2025

Pre-Travel Preparations: A Guide for First-Time Interns Abroad Preparing for your internship

Pre-Travel Preparations: A Guide for First-Time Interns Abroad

Welcome to your exciting journey toward your first internship abroad! Whether you're heading to a bustling city or a quiet cultural hub, this experience will be full of growth, learning,…

KatrinaDecember 22, 2025

Smart Internship & Solo Travel Tips for Women Preparing for your internship

Smart Internship & Solo Travel Tips for Women

Solo female travel has grown significantly over the years, with an increasing number of young women choosing to travel and intern abroad independently. What was once seen as a risky…

KatrinaNovember 25, 2025

How Interns Can Develop Storytelling Skills to Amplify Environmental NGO Voices Creative WritingEnvironmental ManagementFundraisingMarketing and CommunicationsValue of Internships Abroad

How Interns Can Develop Storytelling Skills to Amplify Environmental NGO Voices

Think about the environmental causes you feel passionate about. They are the things that drive you to want to take action and change the world for the better. You likely…

KatrinaNovember 27, 2025

What to Expect From A Grassroots Research Internship in Ecuador Community DevelopmentEcuadorEcuaExploraHuman RightsIntern experiencesResearch internships

What to Expect From A Grassroots Research Internship in Ecuador

“I wanted to participate in a project that allowed me to think critically about labor in the Latin American context. I was eager to connect academic insights with real-world community…

KatrinaNovember 24, 2025

What is a Hybrid Internship? Meaning, Benefits, and How to Find one Hybrid InternshipsPrograms

What is a Hybrid Internship? Meaning, Benefits, and How to Find one

Internships are evolving, and with the rise of remote work, hybrid internships are quickly becoming the new normal. These flexible placements combine the best of both worlds - allowing interns…

KatrinaNovember 26, 2025

What to Expect from a Veterinary Internship in Portugal Animal WelfareIntern experiencesPortugalSOS Animal

What to Expect from a Veterinary Internship in Portugal

What to expect from a Veterinary Internship in Portugal “Participating in a Veterinary Internship Portugal was life changing! I gained hands-on experience, had unforgettable animal interactions, and have been inspired…

KatrinaOctober 31, 2025

How to Save Money While Interning Abroad & Still Make the Most of It Preparing for your internshipResources

How to Save Money While Interning Abroad & Still Make the Most of It

Interning abroad can be a life-changing experience, but for many students and early-career changemakers, the financial realities can be daunting. While the opportunity to live and work in a new…

KatrinaOctober 10, 2025

How to Prepare for the First Day of Your Internship Preparing for your internshipResources

How to Prepare for the First Day of Your Internship

First Day, Best Day: Internship Success Starts Here It’s your first day on the job, but you’re not nervous—because Roots has you covered! Whether you're stepping into a buzzing community…

KatrinaSeptember 5, 2025

Lessons Learned on a Wildlife Conservation Internship in Ecuador EcuadorIntern experiencesResourcesTangare Foundation

Lessons Learned on a Wildlife Conservation Internship in Ecuador

When Joslyn arrived in Ecuador for her Wildlife Research Internship, she came with a degree in Environmental Science and a desire to grow–in experience, perspective, and purpose. What she left…

KatrinaSeptember 11, 2025

How Interns Are Contributing to Marine Conservation Efforts Academic FocusMarine ConservationResourcesValue of Internships Abroad

How Interns Are Contributing to Marine Conservation Efforts

Merging your passion for the environment with your job can create a fulfilling career. The key is thinking about what part of the ecosystem you want to support. Marine-focused projects…

KatrinaAugust 21, 2025

What to Expect from a Female Empowerment Internship in Zambia BaobuyuFemale EmpowermentGender EqualityIntern experiencesSummer InternshipsZambia

What to Expect from a Female Empowerment Internship in Zambia

“I learned the value of making personal connections by opening myself for cultural exchange, which helped me truly become part of the community.” - Annie, Northeastern University Learn from Annie,…

JohnMay 6, 2025

6 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Remote Internship Preparing for your internshipRemote internshipsResources

6 Tips to Prepare for a Successful Remote Internship

Just landed a remote internship and not sure how you should prepare for it? Or maybe you’re still thinking about applying and wondering what kind of preparation it might take.…

KatrinaJuly 2, 2025

Lessons Learned from a Psychology Internship in South Africa Intern experiencesPsychology and Social WorkSouth AfricaSummer Internships

Lessons Learned from a Psychology Internship in South Africa

“This opportunity aligned perfectly with my career goals and allowed me to contribute to a meaningful cause while gaining insight into trauma-informed care in a real-world setting.” - Zarah, University…

JohnApril 24, 2025

Impact Made From an Animal Welfare Internship in Costa Rica AlturasAnimal WelfareCosta RicaIntern experiencesSummer Internships

Impact Made From an Animal Welfare Internship in Costa Rica

“I wanted to immerse myself in a different culture, try a new way of life, and learn as much as I can in another country. I can definitely say I…

JohnApril 16, 2025

How to Avoid Burnout as an Intern Preparing for your internship

How to Avoid Burnout as an Intern

So, you've hit a wall. The excitement of landing an internship that will boost your career, the fresh start, the new environment, and the inspiring cause has faded into routine.…

JohnApril 3, 2025

Impact Made From a Nonprofit Education Internship in Malawi Butterfly SpaceEducationIntern experiencesMalawi

Impact Made From a Nonprofit Education Internship in Malawi

“Professionally, it has helped me find my career path and I am forever grateful for that. I know that I will be returning to Malawi soon!” - Shayani, John Hanson…

JohnApril 10, 2025

Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock: What You Need to Know Preparing for your internship

Overcoming Reverse Culture Shock: What You Need to Know

Returning from a nonprofit internship abroad doesn’t just mean unpacking your suitcase; it means unpacking something far heavier. Like baggage you never claimed, but somehow claimed you. We all know…

r00tsFebruary 11, 2025

Lessons Learned from a Gender Equality Internship Gender EqualityIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Lessons Learned from a Gender Equality Internship

 “When I first learned about gender equality, the focus was predominantly on women. However, my internship emphasized the significance of also fostering safe spaces for men, allowing them opportunities to…

r00tsFebruary 7, 2025

How to Budget for an Unpaid Internship Preparing for your internship

How to Budget for an Unpaid Internship

Are you considering an internship opportunity? This could be a game-changer for your career! While the prospect of gaining valuable experience is exciting, there’s an important consideration: internships, especially unpaid…

r00tsJanuary 31, 2025

What to Expect From an Environmental Conservation Internship in Brazil BrazilEnvironmental ManagementIntern experiencesIracambi

What to Expect From an Environmental Conservation Internship in Brazil

"I have learned that it is never too late to do what you love. I have also learned, or at least been reminded, just how much of a difference can…

JohnJanuary 23, 2025

Best NGO Internships in Europe Finding your internship

Best NGO Internships in Europe

What are the Best Internships in Europe? When it comes to internships in Europe, there are plenty to choose from! There’s internships with big corporate companies, multinationals, small businesses, and…

KatrinaJanuary 14, 2025

Impact Made During a Photography Internship in Cape Town Intern experiencesPhotographyProjekt UbuntuSouth Africa

Impact Made During a Photography Internship in Cape Town

"Experiences like these shape my perspective for my profession as an artist, and personally as a man, and I am eternally grateful for it". - Sam, Coventry University The impact…

KatrinaSeptember 24, 2024

What is Animal Welfare & Why is it Important? Animal Welfare

What is Animal Welfare & Why is it Important?

Animal welfare is a topic that so many people care about, yet so few really understand. It’s such a broad umbrella term that encompasses so many different components of animal…

KatrinaSeptember 5, 2024

Frequently Asked Culture Shock Questions & Answers Preparing for your internship

Frequently Asked Culture Shock Questions & Answers

Find out all the answers to your culture shock questions to help you prepare for your time abroad, including what it is and how to prevent it!

r00tsAugust 30, 2024

How Long Do Internships Last? Finding your internship

How Long Do Internships Last?

So, you want an internship, how long should it last though? How long does an internship usually last? Internships come in all shapes and sizes. They can also serve a…

KatrinaAugust 14, 2024

What to Expect From an Internship in Portugal PortugalPreparing for your internship

What to Expect From an Internship in Portugal

Well-known as a beach holiday haven, Portugal is often overlooked as an internship destination. However, there are some exciting things to know about internships in Portugal. Beyond the food, wine,…

KatrinaAugust 4, 2024

How to Improve Language Skills Through Internships Abroad Value of Internships Abroad

How to Improve Language Skills Through Internships Abroad

Find out all the ways to improve language skills you can take advantage of by interning abroad with us. You’ll learn faster and more efficiently by immersion!

r00tsJuly 31, 2024

Where to Do Photography Internships Photography

Where to Do Photography Internships

I want to get into photography, where do I start? One of the best ways to kickstart a career in photography is with a photography internship abroad. They help build…

KatrinaJuly 25, 2024

How to Afford An Unpaid Internship Preparing for your internship

How to Afford An Unpaid Internship

Internships are a key stepping stone toward achieving your career goals. They give you skills, knowledge, and industry insights that translate directly to more mobility and freedom in your job…

KatrinaJuly 20, 2024

Lessons Learned During an Event Management Internship Event ManagementIntern experiencesProjekt UbuntuSouth Africa

Lessons Learned During an Event Management Internship

Diego went on an exciting Event Management internship in South Africa and gained insight that he found useful in both his career and personal life.

r00tsJuly 17, 2024

6 Best Internships in Ecuador Ecuador

6 Best Internships in Ecuador

With a choice of academic focuses, truly worthwhile projects to get involved with, and a collection of amazing destinations, our internship programs in Ecuador are fast becoming some of our…

KatrinaJuly 16, 2024

Insights from a Part-time Remote Intern & Full-time Student Creative WritingIntern experiencesMarketing and CommunicationsRemote internshipsRoots Interns

Insights from a Part-time Remote Intern & Full-time Student

University Student + Part-time Internship: it is Possible! Kotomi, from Hong Kong, was a Content Writing Intern with Roots for four months. She participated in a part-time, remote internship as…

KatrinaJuly 10, 2024

What to Expect from Internships in the Philippines Finding your internshipPhilippinesPreparing for your internship

What to Expect from Internships in the Philippines

If you want to know what to expect from internships in the Philippines, you need to look beyond the obvious. This archipelago of over 7,000 islands is famed among tourists…

KatrinaJuly 10, 2024

What to Expect from a Teaching Internship Abroad EducationPreparing for your internshipValue of Internships Abroad

What to Expect from a Teaching Internship Abroad

A big part of what to expect from a teaching internship abroad is practical teaching experience. Really though, that’s just the start of it. Yes, a teaching internship abroad is…

KatrinaJuly 5, 2024

4 Best Countries for Medical Internships Abroad Public Health

4 Best Countries for Medical Internships Abroad

For aspiring medics and doctors, internships are an essential and unavoidable step in the early stage of their careers, but that doesn’t mean these programs have to be a tough…

KatrinaJuly 3, 2024

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During an Internship Preparing for your internship

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During an Internship

Career skills, practical experience, and professional network contacts are all things you can expect to gain from an internship. However, internships can occasionally come with stress, burnout, anxiety, and imposter…

KatrinaJune 29, 2024

7 Reasons to do an Environmental Management Internship Environmental ManagementValue of Internships Abroad

7 Reasons to do an Environmental Management Internship

Why do an environmental management internship? There are so many different reasons to do an environmental management internship, it takes a moment to unpack them all. An environmental management internship…

KatrinaJune 26, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Internships in Malawi MalawiPreparing for your internship

Everything You Need to Know About Internships in Malawi

If you’re looking for an internship where your work makes a difference, you collaborate with passionate experts in their field, and you enjoy some travel delights along the way, then…

KatrinaMay 29, 2024

8 Reasons to do a Marine Conservation Internship Marine ConservationValue of Internships Abroad

8 Reasons to do a Marine Conservation Internship

Diving to discover mysteries of the deep blue, swimming among technicolor schools of fish, aquatic creatures, and living on sun-soaked beaches — these are just a few things you’ll enjoy…

KatrinaMay 24, 2024

What Do Internships in Costa Rica Involve? Costa Rica

What Do Internships in Costa Rica Involve?

What do internships in Costa Rica Involve? Jaw-dropping scenery, unbelievable wildlife, and some of the best conservation and sustainability opportunities on the planet. There's a good reason why we named…

KatrinaMay 15, 2024

7 Personal Impacts of Internships Value of Internships Abroad

7 Personal Impacts of Internships

When most people start searching for an internship, their first thought is to impress future employers, college professors, teachers, or even friends and family. How can an internship benefit you…

KatrinaMay 15, 2024

8 Best Education Internships Abroad Education

8 Best Education Internships Abroad

There are a number of reasons education internships are some of our most popular programs. One thing is the necessity of internships for teaching majors. While students learn all the…

KatrinaMay 11, 2024

What to Expect from Internships in Cambodia Cambodia

What to Expect from Internships in Cambodia

So, you want to know what to expect from internships in Cambodia? You’ve probably heard about the friendly locals, easy Cambodia visa requirements, and low cost of living in Cambodia.…

KatrinaMay 3, 2024

7 Best Internships for Social Work Psychology and Social Work

7 Best Internships for Social Work

Social workers play important roles in society. They provide disadvantaged communities and individuals with the services and resources they need to lead independent lives. Careers in social work can be…

KatrinaMay 2, 2024

What is a Sustainable Internship? Environmental ManagementSummer InternshipsValue of Internships Abroad

What is a Sustainable Internship?

To many, though they recognize their importance, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a distant concept that holds little relevance to daily life. They certainly wouldn’t consider embarking on…

KatrinaApril 27, 2024

11 Best Wildlife Conservation Projects Research internshipsWildlife Conservation

11 Best Wildlife Conservation Projects

Why is Wildlife Conservation Important? Wildlife conservation serves to protect and preserve species of animals and plants, as well as their ecosystems. In most cases, wildlife conservation projects aim to…

KatrinaApril 20, 2024

What is a Micro-Internship? Finding your internship

What is a Micro-Internship?

Micro-internships, meaning short-term work experience lasting anywhere from a few days to a month, take many forms. However, they typically consist of project-based assignments or a program of seminars, workshops,…

KatrinaApril 17, 2024

7 Best Internship Opportunities In Peru Peru

7 Best Internship Opportunities In Peru

When you hear ‘Peru’, what comes to mind? The ancient Inca history of Machu Picchu? Unique natural settings like the Rainbow Mountains and the Amazon River? Or do you think…

KatrinaApril 12, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Post Grad Internships Finding your internship

Everything You Need to Know About Post Grad Internships

First of all, congrats on earning your diploma! For newly graduated students, the leap from academia to the professional world often feels like a daunting jump into uncharted territory. Among…

KatrinaApril 3, 2024

How to Pursue Your Passion With Summer Internships Summer InternshipsValue of Internships Abroad

How to Pursue Your Passion With Summer Internships

If you're googling how to pursue your passion through internships this summer, then you know what a summer internship is and the real reason why you should do one. You…

KatrinaMarch 28, 2024

Can You Do An Internship After Graduation? Value of Internships Abroad

Can You Do An Internship After Graduation?

These days, there’s a lot of pressure on young people to get ahead in their careers. So much so that some think asking, “Can you do internships after graduation?” would…

KatrinaMarch 27, 2024

What to Expect From a Psychology Internship in South Africa Intern experiencesPsychology and Social WorkSouth Africa

What to Expect From a Psychology Internship in South Africa

“South Africa has etched a permanent place in my heart, and so has the organization I had the privilege of interning for. The love and connections I formed with the…

KatrinaMarch 23, 2024

5 Best Female Empowerment Internships Female EmpowermentFinding your internshipSummer Internships

5 Best Female Empowerment Internships

What Are the Best Internships for Female Empowerment? Female empowerment is the promotion of women's autonomy, agency, and equal opportunities in all aspects of life. This is a widely supported…

KatrinaMarch 20, 2024

8 Best Summer Internships in 2024 Summer Internships

8 Best Summer Internships in 2024

8 Best Summer Internships in 2024 For all the future summer interns of 2024, that perfect time of year may still seem like a long way away. But that’s not…

KatrinaMarch 15, 2024

What Skills Can I Expect to Learn from an Internship? Value of Internships Abroad

What Skills Can I Expect to Learn from an Internship?

Career skills, practical experience, and professional network contacts are all things you can expect to gain from an internship. However, internships can occasionally come with stress, burnout, anxiety, and imposter…

KatrinaMarch 6, 2024

What to Expect from Internships in Brazil Brazil

What to Expect from Internships in Brazil

What do internships in Brazil involve? A nonprofit internship in Brazil offers a lot more than professional development. It's a chance to explore exotic cultures, witness jaw-dropping natural scenery, and…

KatrinaMarch 1, 2024

6 Best Internship Opportunities In Latin America Resources

6 Best Internship Opportunities In Latin America

South and Central America are home to some of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. Everyone knows that. However, not everyone knows about the fantastic nonprofit internships in…

KatrinaFebruary 29, 2024

How to Find Internships With Animal NGOs Finding your internshipGap Year Internships

How to Find Internships With Animal NGOs

What are animal welfare NGOs and animal welfare nonprofits? They’re not-for-profit organizations dedicated to improving animal welfare or wildlife protection. They’re also fantastic places for internships with animals. There are…

KatrinaFebruary 23, 2024

Do You Need an Internship to Get a Job? Gap Year InternshipsValue of Internships Abroad

Do You Need an Internship to Get a Job?

Do internships help you get a job? Of course. The career benefits of doing internships are innumerable. From your CV to your skillset to your outlook on work, doing an…

KatrinaFebruary 21, 2024

10 Best Gap Year Internships with NGOs Gap Year Internships

10 Best Gap Year Internships with NGOs

Ever pondered the prospect of hitting pause on the traditional trajectory of education or career and diving headfirst into a year of self-discovery and adventure? Welcome to the realm of…

KatrinaFebruary 19, 2024

Why You Might Want to do Multiple Nonprofit Internships Value of Internships Abroad

Why You Might Want to do Multiple Nonprofit Internships

“My first experience with Roots was a perfect introduction to the organization’s values, so much so that I felt inspired to undertake one of the other internships they offered.” A…

KatrinaFebruary 15, 2024

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Kenya Finding your internshipKenya

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Kenya

Why go to Kenya for an internship? While often overlooked as an internship destination, the internship opportunities in Kenya are not to be missed. There are a whole heap of…

KatrinaFebruary 9, 2024

The Importance of an Internship Value of Internships Abroad

The Importance of an Internship

We all know they can be helpful, but are internships important? Internships require a substantial time commitment and often less-than-ideal pay rates. So, it’s not unreasonable to ask ‘Why are…

KatrinaFebruary 7, 2024

10 Best Remote Internships Remote internships

10 Best Remote Internships

Want to learn new skills without the time or funds to do it in person? Or perhaps you’d like to explore new career paths or make an impact on an…

KatrinaJanuary 30, 2024

How To Add An Internship To Your Resume Value of Internships Abroad

How To Add An Internship To Your Resume

So you’ve completed a nonprofit internship abroad and are ready to hit the job market. You’ve learned new skills, experienced more, and achieved incredible things, but how can you start…

KatrinaJanuary 23, 2024

9 Best Internship Opportunities in South Africa South Africa

9 Best Internship Opportunities in South Africa

Are you ready for an extraordinary journey? Choose South Africa as your ultimate internship destination and immerse yourself in a captivating medley of diverse cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and rich political…

KatrinaJanuary 17, 2024

How to Get an Engineering Internship With a Nonprofit Engineering & ITFinding your internship

How to Get an Engineering Internship With a Nonprofit

An engineering internship can take you to all kinds of places and involve you in a lot of exciting work. However, if you want to know how to find engineering…

KatrinaJanuary 12, 2024

10 Reasons to Go to Tanzania for an Internship Finding your internshipTanzania

10 Reasons to Go to Tanzania for an Internship

Why go to Tanzania? There are a lot of reasons to visit Tanzania, and even more reasons to do internships in Tanzania. Its landscapes feature vast, open savannahs, dense forests,…

KatrinaDecember 29, 2023

11 Best Places for NGO Internships in 2025 NGO Management

11 Best Places for NGO Internships in 2025

Where to Intern with NGOs in 2025 The last year has been a busy one for Roots. We’ve been working to expand the number of nonprofit internship programs we offer…

KatrinaDecember 27, 2023

6 Best Internships in Malawi Malawi

6 Best Internships in Malawi

Are you intrigued by the idea of aligning your passions with a cause? If the answer is yes, then join us as we unveil the best internships in Malawi, presenting…

KatrinaDecember 20, 2023

How To Get An Internship In Public Health With A Nonprofit Finding your internshipPublic Health

How To Get An Internship In Public Health With A Nonprofit

Any career in medicine or public health puts you in important, life-or-death situations. So, if you’re asking how to get a public health internship, then you’re going to be doing…

KatrinaDecember 18, 2023

Are Remote Internships Worth It? Remote internshipsValue of Internships Abroad

Are Remote Internships Worth It?

If you find yourself pondering whether remote internships are worth it, you’ve landed in the perfect spot to satisfy your curiosity and gain insights into whether these virtual experiences are…

KatrinaDecember 15, 2023

What to Expect from Internships in Mozambique Mozambique

What to Expect from Internships in Mozambique

Mozambique is often overlooked as an internship destination. Once you know what to expect from internships in Mozambique, you’ll realize what a crime that is. In the southeastern corner of…

KatrinaDecember 14, 2023

Lessons Learned during a Wildlife Conservation Internship Intern experiencesWildlife ConservationZimbabwe

Lessons Learned during a Wildlife Conservation Internship

What You’ll Learn from a Wildlife Conservation Internship “Some experiences are truly one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated in one’s lifetime. From my perspective, this internship was such an extraordinary opportunity.…

KatrinaDecember 13, 2023

Why Do A Design Internship With A Nonprofit? Media and DesignValue of Internships Abroad

Why Do A Design Internship With A Nonprofit?

The Advantages of Working for a Nonprofit as a Design Intern Media design is already an exciting career path for you to explore. One thing that can make it even…

KatrinaDecember 6, 2023

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Portugal Finding your internshipPortugal

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Portugal

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal emerges as an undiscovered gem waiting to captivate the hearts of adventurous travelers. From the pristine beaches of the Algarve…

KatrinaDecember 1, 2023

How To Pick The Best Place For A Nonprofit Internship Finding your internship

How To Pick The Best Place For A Nonprofit Internship

A nonprofit internship in the right destination can boost your career, broaden your mind, introduce you to new ways of life, and connect you with lifelong friends. How do you…

KatrinaNovember 23, 2023

A Guide to Doing an Internship in Zimbabwe Finding your internshipZimbabwe

A Guide to Doing an Internship in Zimbabwe

Interning with NGOs in Zimbabwe can be a career-boosting, life-enhancing, perspective-shifting experience. The wilds of nature, the contrasting ways of life, and the gratifying work of Zimbabwe internships can have…

KatrinaNovember 23, 2023

5 Best Internships in Zambia Zambia

5 Best Internships in Zambia

Are you interested in aligning your passions with a purposeful cause? Then embark on one of these internships that offer a gateway to a transformative experience where you work alongside…

KatrinaNovember 17, 2023

9 Reasons to Do an Internship in Ghana Finding your internshipGhana

9 Reasons to Do an Internship in Ghana

If you’re keeping an eye out for an extraordinary travel destination that offers a rich medley of culture, world-class food, African arts, and music, look no further than Ghana. It's…

KatrinaNovember 14, 2023

What to Expect from Internships in Ecuador Ecuador

What to Expect from Internships in Ecuador

Ecuador, a land of stunning biodiversity and a rich tapestry of culture, offers an unparalleled nonprofit internship experience. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes, contribute to vital projects, and expand…

KatrinaNovember 10, 2023

How to Find the Perfect Gap Year Internship Finding your internshipGap Year Internships

How to Find the Perfect Gap Year Internship

With so many possibilities out there, the question, ‘What can I do in my gap year?’, takes some thought. The good news is that if you’re looking to make friends,…

KatrinaNovember 8, 2023

Best Environmental Internships for 2024 Environmental Management

Best Environmental Internships for 2024

What Are the Best Internships in Environmental Management? The environmental sciences are one of the most meaningful fields you can build a career in. Environmental management careers let you spend…

KatrinaOctober 31, 2023

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in the Philippines Finding your internshipPhilippines

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in the Philippines

Imagine a place where stunning natural landscapes meet a melting pot of cultures, where professional growth is accompanied by personal enhancement, and where every day feels like an adventure. We’ll…

KatrinaOctober 27, 2023

How to Get a Nonprofit Event Management Internship Event Management

How to Get a Nonprofit Event Management Internship

Event management careers can be glamorous. Organizing a-list parties, award ceremonies, gigs, lectures, and conferences is an exciting way to spend your nine-to-five. However, event planning skills can help make…

KatrinaOctober 18, 2023

Best Places for Education Internships Education

Best Places for Education Internships

If you’re wondering what the best internships in Education are, then we’re here to help you find an Education internship that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaOctober 4, 2023

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in Cambodia CambodiaFinding your internship

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in Cambodia

Need an internship with unique career prospects, meaningful work, and exciting new experiences? Consider joining an international NGO in Cambodia! This Southeast Asian gem offers culture, history, delectable cuisine, and…

KatrinaSeptember 29, 2023

How to Get a Psychology Internship Finding your internshipPsychology and Social Work

How to Get a Psychology Internship

Want to gain hands-on experience in the field of psychology? Want to build skills, expand your knowledge, and expose yourself to networking opportunities? There’s a great way you can do…

KatrinaSeptember 27, 2023

What to Expect from an NGO Management Internship in Zambia Free HavenIntern experiencesNGO ManagementZambia

What to Expect from an NGO Management Internship in Zambia

Read authentic advice and insights from our intern alumni, India, who spent time working for an NGO in Zambia with Roots.

KatrinaSeptember 25, 2023

Best Public Health Internships for 2024 Public Health

Best Public Health Internships for 2024

If you’re wondering what the best internships in public health are, then we’re here to help you find a public health internship that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaSeptember 15, 2023

What You’ll Gain From an NGO Management Internship in Zambia Free HavenIntern experiencesNGO ManagementZambia

What You’ll Gain From an NGO Management Internship in Zambia

Find out what makes our NGO management internship in Zambia worthwhile, from lessons learned to impact made. This is what makes Roots internships unique!

KatrinaSeptember 12, 2023

7 Reasons Why Peru is Great for NGO Internships Finding your internshipPeru

7 Reasons Why Peru is Great for NGO Internships

Learn all the reasons why Peru should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and find out more about our top internships in Peru!

KatrinaSeptember 6, 2023

6 Reasons to Consider Internships in Brazil BrazilFinding your internship

6 Reasons to Consider Internships in Brazil

Learn all the reasons why Brazil should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and get insights on some of the best Brazil NGO internships!

KatrinaSeptember 1, 2023

How to Get Wildlife Conservation Internships Abroad Finding your internshipWildlife Conservation

How to Get Wildlife Conservation Internships Abroad

If you’re wondering how to find internships in wildlife conservation, then we’re here to help you find a wildlife conservation internship suited to your goals.

KatrinaAugust 31, 2023

Everything You Need to Know to Get an Internship in Uganda Preparing for your internshipUganda

Everything You Need to Know to Get an Internship in Uganda

If you're thinking about doing an internship in Uganda, but you aren't quite sure where to start, we're here to help with expert advice.

KatrinaAugust 25, 2023

Best Marketing and Communications Internships for 2024 Marketing and Communications

Best Marketing and Communications Internships for 2024

If you’re wondering what the best internships in Marketing and Communications are, then we’re here to help you find the best internship that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaAugust 23, 2023

5 Reasons Why Ecuador is the Perfect Destination for Internships EcuadorFinding your internship

5 Reasons Why Ecuador is the Perfect Destination for Internships

Embarking on an internship abroad is more than just a brief stint of work experience, it can also be a journey that can shape your career trajectory and broaden your…

KatrinaAugust 21, 2023

4 Best NGO Management Internships NGO Management

4 Best NGO Management Internships

If you’re wondering where to find nonprofit management internships, then we’re here to help you find an NGO management that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaAugust 18, 2023

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Zambia Finding your internshipZambia

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Zambia

Learn all the reasons why Zambia should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and find out what some of the current internships in Zambia are!

KatrinaAugust 11, 2023

What to expect from a Gender Equality Internship In Zambia African ImpactGender EqualityIntern experiencesZambia

What to expect from a Gender Equality Internship In Zambia

Learn more about our female empowerment and gender equality internships in Africa by reading about the experience of our past intern in Zambia.

KatrinaAugust 9, 2023

Why Costa Rica is the Best Country for Internships Costa RicaFinding your internship

Why Costa Rica is the Best Country for Internships

For many of us, we think of Costa Rica as the ideal place for a relaxing and peaceful vacation, but this magnificent country can also be the ideal destination for…

KatrinaAugust 3, 2023

7 Best Fundraising Internships for 2024 Fundraising

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It’s true: money makes the world go around. Every nonprofit trying to make an impact relies on securing funds for their projects. Without it, a nonprofit’s work stops and the…

KatrinaJuly 26, 2023

5 Best Places in the World for Wildlife Internships Wildlife Conservation

5 Best Places in the World for Wildlife Internships

Where to go for Wildlife Internships? Nowadays, there are many wildlife conservation internships all around the world. Many people are drawn to these types of internships because they provide hands-on…

KatrinaJuly 24, 2023

5 Reasons to Do an Internship in Mozambique Finding your internshipMozambique

5 Reasons to Do an Internship in Mozambique

Why Intern Abroad in Mozambique Mozambique has one of the most stunning coastlines in Africa and some of the most exciting scuba diving destinations in the world. It also has…

KatrinaJuly 17, 2023

Lessons Learned from Summer Internships Abroad Summer InternshipsValue of Internships Abroad

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r00tsJuly 10, 2023

5 Reasons to Intern in Zimbabwe Finding your internshipZimbabwe

5 Reasons to Intern in Zimbabwe

Why Intern in Zimbabwe? There are so many answers to this question. To see the Victoria Falls. To see the best safari experiences in Africa. To benefit from expert mentorship…

KatrinaJune 20, 2023

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Malawi Finding your internshipMalawi

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Malawi

Why travel to the warm heart of Africa? There’s more to internships in Malawi than just doing vital work. There are a hundred reasons why Malawi is an ideal internship…

KatrinaJune 12, 2023

Best Marine Internships for 2024 Marine Conservation

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What Are the Best Internships in Marine Conservation? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that our oceans are under growing threat. Between ocean acidification and rising temperatures,…

KatrinaJune 7, 2023

What to Expect from International Internships in Ghana Ghana

What to Expect from International Internships in Ghana

Learn everything you need to know about what to expect from internships in Ghana, why you’d apply, and how to make the most of them.

KatrinaMay 25, 2023

7 Reasons to Apply for Remote Nonprofit Internships Remote internshipsValue of Internships Abroad

7 Reasons to Apply for Remote Nonprofit Internships

Not sure if a remote internship will be everything you want and need? Here are some of the best reasons why you should consider remote nonprofit internships.

KatrinaMay 17, 2023

A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Nonprofit Internship Resources

A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Nonprofit Internship

If you want to truly find the best nonprofit internships, you should be prepared to do your research. Here’s our guide to help you find nonprofit internships.

KatrinaApril 19, 2023

8 Key Internship Takeaways Value of Internships Abroad

8 Key Internship Takeaways

Find out our best bits of advice based on lessons learned during internships with Roots. The biggest takeaway from internships may surprise you!

KatrinaApril 14, 2023

9 Worthwhile Nonprofit Summer Internships Finding your internshipSummer Internships

9 Worthwhile Nonprofit Summer Internships

Find unforgettable nonprofit internships to immerse yourself in. Opportunities in Africa and remotely will guarantee a memorable summer!

r00tsApril 12, 2023

Why you should consider creative writing internships with nonprofits Creative WritingIntern experiencesValue of Internships Abroad

Why you should consider creative writing internships with nonprofits

Why are creative writing Internships with nonprofits a great option, how to apply, what you’ll do as an intern, and how you’ll benefit from it.

r00tsMarch 14, 2023

What To Expect From a Social Entrepreneurship Internship Business DevelopmentIntern experiencesMalawiSupreme Malawi

What To Expect From a Social Entrepreneurship Internship

Considering a career in social business? Here's how doing a social entrepreneurship overseas might help you.

r00tsJanuary 19, 2023

Nonprofit Photography Programs: The Impact of Humanitarian Photography PhotographyValue of Internships Abroad

Nonprofit Photography Programs: The Impact of Humanitarian Photography

Learn about Roots' nonprofit photography programs and the impact of humanitarian photography from course convenor Anna Lusty

r00tsJanuary 16, 2023

What to Expect from a Social Work Internship in South Africa Intern experiencesProjekt UbuntuPsychology and Social WorkSouth Africa

What to Expect from a Social Work Internship in South Africa

Read about one of our past intern's experiences and learn what to expect from social work internships in South Africa

r00tsNovember 30, 2022

A Guide to the best internship programs in Africa Resources

A Guide to the best internship programs in Africa

Why do you want to intern abroad? Explore these top internship programs in Africa and all there is to know, from program details to pricing.

r00tsNovember 29, 2022

How an internship experience impacts your career Value of Internships Abroad

How an internship experience impacts your career

All you need to know about the career benefits of non-profit internships abroad. Whose career might benefit, and how.

r00tsNovember 2, 2022

What to expect from a wildlife internship in Africa Intern experiencesVictoria Falls WildhubWildlife ConservationZimbabwe

What to expect from a wildlife internship in Africa

Want to intern in wildlife conservation in Africa? Follow these wildlife tips and find out what to expect from your next internship abroad!

r00tsJune 10, 2022

Review of a Social Impact Internship in Zambia BaobuyuCommunity DevelopmentIntern experiencesZambia

Review of a Social Impact Internship in Zambia

Find out what to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia - the highlights, the challenges, and the learning outcomes!

r00tsFebruary 25, 2022

Everything You Need to Know Before an Internship in South Africa South AfricaValue of Internships Abroad

Everything You Need to Know Before an Internship in South Africa

Explore the option of doing an internship in South Africa! We're taking you through the basics of what to expect.

r00tsJanuary 25, 2022

What to Expect from a Community Development Internship in Africa Butterfly SpaceCommunity DevelopmentIntern experiencesMalawi

What to Expect from a Community Development Internship in Africa

Interested in doing a community development internship in Africa? Here are some useful insights from an intern in Malawi.

r00tsJanuary 12, 2022

Reflections on my remote marketing and communications internship Intern experiencesMarketing and CommunicationsRemote internships

Reflections on my remote marketing and communications internship

After two months of valuable work with Roots, Emilia shares her experience on her remote marketing and communications internship.

r00tsNovember 26, 2021

What to expect from a women empowerment internship Female EmpowermentSummer InternshipsValue of Internships Abroad

What to expect from a women empowerment internship

Want to intern in gender equality in Africa? Follow these women empowerment tips and find out what to expect from your next internship abroad!

r00tsNovember 12, 2021

8 Best internships in Africa in 2025 Resources

8 Best internships in Africa in 2025

Best Internships in Africa: we have some great opportunities in 2022. Enjoy a rewarding and valuable work experience abroad!

r00tsNovember 11, 2021

Benefits of Doing a Summer Internship in Africa Summer InternshipsValue of Internships Abroad

Benefits of Doing a Summer Internship in Africa

A summer internship is a unique experience; work with Africa-based nonprofits and develop valuable skills by advocating for a worthy cause.

r00tsNovember 4, 2021

Grant Writing Internships: What to Expect Fundraising

Grant Writing Internships: What to Expect

If you're not sure what to expect from a grant writing internship or you simply want to know how to learn grant writing, then read on for all our best…

r00tsSeptember 16, 2021

What to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia BaobuyuEducationIntern experiencesZambia

What to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia

Unsure about what to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia? Explore our community-driven projects while making a difference.

r00tsAugust 13, 2021

Benefits of a Remote Writing Internship Creative WritingIntern experiencesRemote internships

Benefits of a Remote Writing Internship

Read all about the benefits of a remote writing internship from one of interns, Moira! Read all about her story in our newest blog post.

r00tsMay 21, 2021

Tips for getting an internship with a nonprofit Finding your internship

Tips for getting an internship with a nonprofit

Do you have a million questions about doing a NGO internship? We answer all of your questions in our Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Internships.

r00tsMay 12, 2021

Debunking 5 myths about internships Value of Internships Abroad

Debunking 5 myths about internships

Ever heard any of these myths about ngo internships? Check out our blog post about Debunking 5 Myths about NGO internships.

r00tsMay 6, 2021

5 Top internships in South Africa that are worth your time ResourcesSouth Africa

5 Top internships in South Africa that are worth your time

What are the best internships in South Africa? Here's our list of amazing internships that are definitely worth your time - so check them out!

r00tsApril 20, 2021

5 reasons for doing a teaching internship Education

5 reasons for doing a teaching internship

Here's some of the best education internships in Africa! It's a selection of exciting opportunities with nonprofit organizations.

r00tsApril 8, 2021

7 Reasons to do an Internship in Africa Finding your internship

7 Reasons to do an Internship in Africa

Are you wondering why you should do an internship in Africa? Look no further, and read our 7 reasons to do an internship in Africa.

r00tsMarch 29, 2021

5 reasons to do a marketing internship with an NGO Marketing and CommunicationsValue of Internships Abroad

5 reasons to do a marketing internship with an NGO

Are you searching for a marketing internship? Look no further, this is our 5 reasons for doing your marketing internship with an NGO

r00tsMarch 10, 2021

5 Best places to intern in Africa Resources

5 Best places to intern in Africa

Gain valuable professional exposure and skills while interning in Africa. Explore the best places for internships in Africa to further your career.

r00tsMarch 9, 2021

Announcing Meaningful Yoga Internship in South Africa Community DevelopmentIntern experiencesProjekt UbuntuSouth Africa

Announcing Meaningful Yoga Internship in South Africa

Announcing new yoga internship in South Africa: commit to doing meaningful work with our partner, Project Ubuntu, located in Masiphumelele.

r00tsFebruary 10, 2021

5 reasons why you should do a summer internship in Africa Finding your internshipSummer Internships

5 reasons why you should do a summer internship in Africa

Are you considering getting a summer internship? This is five reasons why you should explore our summer internships in Africa.

r00tsFebruary 4, 2021

10 reasons why to choose human rights internships abroad Human Rights

10 reasons why to choose human rights internships abroad

Are you considering entering a career in human rights? This is 10 reasons why you should explore our human rights internships.

r00tsJanuary 29, 2021

10 Best Internships in Africa in 2025 Resources

10 Best Internships in Africa in 2025

Here's some of the best internships in Africa in 2021! It's a selection of exciting opportunities with nonprofit organizations.

r00tsDecember 23, 2020

Jordan’s Experience During Her Gap Year Internship Creative WritingGap Year InternshipsIntern experiences

Jordan’s Experience During Her Gap Year Internship

Interested in doing a gap year internship? Gap year student Jordan explains how she experienced her (remote) internship.

r00tsDecember 12, 2020

Doing a charity internship is good for your career Value of Internships Abroad

Doing a charity internship is good for your career

A charity internship is an obvious choice if you're considering a career in the nonprofit sector - but it can also help you in other fields.

r00tsNovember 9, 2020

How to find the right internship at an NGO Finding your internship

How to find the right internship at an NGO

Finding the right ngo internship can be difficult. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the perfect NGO Internship in Africa.

r00tsAugust 28, 2020

Reasons for Doing a Communications Internship in Cape Town Finding your internshipMarketing and CommunicationsSouth Africa

Reasons for Doing a Communications Internship in Cape Town

This internship will give you practical experience in communications and marketing. Let's not forget you will also have the chance to explore Cape Town!

r00tsAugust 24, 2020

Why do a writing internship with an NGO? Creative WritingValue of Internships Abroad

Why do a writing internship with an NGO?

Doing a writing internship for an African charity will undoubtedly propel not only your writing abilities, but also your sense of self.

r00tsAugust 6, 2020

Reasons for Doing a Women’s Empowerment Internship in Africa Gender EqualityValue of Internships Abroad

Reasons for Doing a Women’s Empowerment Internship in Africa

Why choose a women's empowerment internship in Africa? Discover these 4 amazing reasons why advocating for gender equality could be a great idea for you.

r00tsJuly 17, 2020

7 Effective Tips for Internship Success Intern experiencesMarketing and CommunicationsRemote internships

7 Effective Tips for Internship Success

Saida, a remote intern, offers some advice on how to be equally productive when working remotely like she would in the Cape Town office.

r00tsJuly 8, 2020

NGO Internship in Cape Town: My Time in South Africa Human RightsIntern experiencesResearch internshipsScalabriniSouth Africa

NGO Internship in Cape Town: My Time in South Africa

Lola found the perfect internship after finishing her university degrees. As a research intern, she gained valuable work experience in the nonprofit sector.

r00tsApril 8, 2020

Our Response to COVID-19 Resources

Our Response to COVID-19

While there is no outbreak of the Coronavirus in any of the countries we work in, we have adjusted our booking terms and conditions for all internships.

r00tsMarch 3, 2020

Projekt Ubuntu’s Social Impact Interns in Cape Town Intern experiencesProjekt UbuntuPsychology and Social WorkSouth Africa

Projekt Ubuntu’s Social Impact Interns in Cape Town

Social Impact Interns in Cape Town: find out how our partner organisation Projekt Ubuntu is benefiting from having skilled interns on board.

r00tsJanuary 27, 2020

Reasons to do a photography internship in Africa PhotographyValue of Internships Abroad

Reasons to do a photography internship in Africa

Why do you want to do an photography internship? Explore these amazing reasons for doing a photography internship abroad.

r00tsFebruary 13, 2020

My Experience in South Africa Changed My Life Gap Year InternshipsIntern experiencesProjekt UbuntuPsychology and Social WorkSouth Africa

My Experience in South Africa Changed My Life

Paula did a Social Work and Psychology internship at Projekt Ubuntu. Now, she's writing about how this experience in South Africa changed her life!

r00tsNovember 20, 2019

On Winning a WYSTC Award – and Loving What We Do Intern experiences

On Winning a WYSTC Award – and Loving What We Do

Why it means so much to a small team like ours at Roots Interns to win a WYSTC award and be recognized for our own do-good work!

r00tsOctober 15, 2019

My First Time in Africa: Food Innovation Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth AfricaUrban Harvest

My First Time in Africa: Food Innovation Internship in Cape Town

Yara spent her first time in Africa doing a food innovation internship with Urban Harvest in Cape Town. Now she shares her experiences with us.

r00tsSeptember 9, 2019

Is it safe to travel to South Africa for an internship? ResourcesSouth Africa

Is it safe to travel to South Africa for an internship?

As an intern, your safety in South Africa is an important topic. We are here to give you some tips and advice to make sure you will have the best…

r00tsAugust 28, 2019

5 Reasons to Do an Ethical Internship Value of Internships Abroad

5 Reasons to Do an Ethical Internship

Doing a non-profit internship can be a great and rewarding opportunity. Considering doing your internship abroad? A non-profit might be perfect for you!

r00tsAugust 28, 2019

Helping at a Day Care Center in Cape Town’s Township Intern experiencesProjekt UbuntuPsychology and Social WorkSouth Africa

Helping at a Day Care Center in Cape Town’s Township

Helping at a day care center in Cape Town's township Masiphumelele with Projekt Ubuntu was a day with lots of smiles and valuable experiences. Read more.

r00tsMay 17, 2019

Assessing Bio Inspired Ways to Filter Grey Water in Cape Town Environmental ManagementGreenpopIntern experiencesResearch internshipsSouth Africa

Assessing Bio Inspired Ways to Filter Grey Water in Cape Town

Roy reflects on his five-month research internship in Cape Town, where he probed bio-inspired methods of filtering grey water for fynbos irrigation.

r00tsMay 6, 2019

Six Months in Cape Town as an Advocacy and Human Rights Volunteer Human RightsIntern experiencesScalabriniSouth Africa

Six Months in Cape Town as an Advocacy and Human Rights Volunteer

Interested in protecting the rights of refugees and migrants? Read Emiel's blog post who spent six months in Cape Town as an Advocacy volunteer.

r00tsApril 9, 2019

Why go Abroad for your Marketing Internship? Marketing and Communications

Why go Abroad for your Marketing Internship?

Looking for an internship? Why not go abroad for your marketing internship? Read about your next opportunity at Roots Interns.

r00tsAugust 1, 2019

How can you add Value to your Nonprofit Internship? Environmental ManagementGreenpopIntern experiencesSouth Africa

How can you add Value to your Nonprofit Internship?

We looked at the impact of five different interns and how they are adding value to an environmental project called Fynbos for the Future

r00tsJanuary 7, 2019

Reflection on my 5 months Communications and Marketing Internship Intern experiencesMarketing and CommunicationsRoots InternsSouth Africa

Reflection on my 5 months Communications and Marketing Internship

Marie shares her experience about her dream Communications and Marketing internship, a great city and the best roommates she could have asked for.

r00tsJanuary 11, 2019

The Ultimate Guide on How to Prepare for an Internship in Africa Preparing for your internship

The Ultimate Guide on How to Prepare for an Internship in Africa

Paperwork, visa, insurance, accommodation, and more. These internship preparation tips are essential for everyone going on an internship abroad!

r00tsAugust 20, 2018

Reflection on a Summer Urban Farming Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth AfricaUrban Harvest

Reflection on a Summer Urban Farming Internship in Cape Town

Brij reflects on his Urban Farming Summer Internship in Cape Town: from permaculture to building a chicken tractor and improvising at workshops at schools.

r00tsAugust 7, 2018

How to finance an unpaid NGO Internship Preparing for your internship

How to finance an unpaid NGO Internship

You have made the decision to do an international internship. But you don't know how to afford it? Here’s how you can finance your unpaid internship.

r00tsMay 23, 2018

5 Reasons for Doing an Unpaid Internship Business DevelopmentValue of Internships Abroad

5 Reasons for Doing an Unpaid Internship

Why working for someone without getting paid? Here are 5 reasons why it's worth considering to do an unpaid Internship even though there's no salary!

r00tsMay 11, 2018

The Spirit of Ubuntu in a Township in Cape Town Intern experiencesProjekt UbuntuPsychology and Social WorkSouth Africa

The Spirit of Ubuntu in a Township in Cape Town

At Projekt Ubuntu, I experienced the positive dynamics that shape both the community members and the interns and volunteers

r00tsOctober 29, 2018

Vincent’s amazing year with Urban Harvest Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth AfricaUrban Harvest

Vincent’s amazing year with Urban Harvest

Vincent did an Urban Harvest internship and introduced plant-based water filters at local schools in Cape Town. Now his time is coming to an end. Read here.

r00tsDecember 27, 2017

6 Tips for Finding an Internship Abroad Finding your internship

6 Tips for Finding an Internship Abroad

What are your interests? Where do you want to go? For or non-profit? Paid or unpaid? Everything you have to consider when looking for the right internship!

r00tsOctober 15, 2018

4 reasons to do an environmental internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementFinding your internshipSouth Africa

4 reasons to do an environmental internship in Cape Town

You don't have to be in a rural area for your environmental internship. We'll give you four reasons do an environmental internship in Cape Town.

r00tsOctober 27, 2017

3 Reasons to do an Environmental Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementGreenpopIntern experiencesSouth Africa

3 Reasons to do an Environmental Internship in Cape Town

Why do you want an environmental internship? Explore 3 amazing reasons why you should consider an environmental internship in Cape Town.

r00tsAugust 3, 2017

4 Reasons Why NGO Internships are Important to Consider Value of Internships Abroad

4 Reasons Why NGO Internships are Important to Consider

Doubts whether to have a corporate or NGO internship experience? Here are four reasons to do your internship with a grassroots non-profit organisation.

r00tsMay 3, 2017

Meet the Interns: Katie, Urban Greening Intern at Greenpop Environmental ManagementGreenpopIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Meet the Interns: Katie, Urban Greening Intern at Greenpop

Urban greening is crucial in today's society and I was keen to learn more about it, so this Urban Greening Internship was an exciting opportunity for me.

r00tsMarch 9, 2017

What to pack for an internship in Cape Town? Preparing for your internshipSouth Africa

What to pack for an internship in Cape Town?

People often ask what to pack with the mother city's unpredictable weather. Roots Interns will give you tips on what to pack for an internship in Cape Town.

r00tsDecember 2, 2016

8 Reasons to do an Internship Abroad Value of Internships Abroad

8 Reasons to do an Internship Abroad

Why do you want to do an internship abroad? Here are 8 great reasons to do an internship abroad, while making an impact.

r00tsNovember 25, 2016

Meet Our Interns: Sophia, Horticulture Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementGreenpopIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Meet Our Interns: Sophia, Horticulture Internship in Cape Town

During her Horticulture Internship in Cape Town Sophia build a herb spiral, increased her awareness for nature and trees and enjoyed the mother city.

r00tsOctober 28, 2016

7 Reasons Why Cape Town is a Top Destination for Internships Finding your internshipSouth Africa

7 Reasons Why Cape Town is a Top Destination for Internships

The question is no longer should I intern? But rather where should I intern? Regina gives you seven great reasons for an internship in Cape Town.

r00tsMay 12, 2017

Mentally preparing for an internship abroad Preparing for your internship

Mentally preparing for an internship abroad

Besides the practical things, you also need to prepare yourself mentally when you go for an or volunteer work placement or internship abroad. Some tips.

r00tsOctober 12, 2016