Rewarding Learning Experiences with Grassroots Organizations
We offer a variety of programs globally including: year-round & summer internships, research/thesis projects, remote internships, and gap year placements. Our grassroots internships are career-driven positions and can fulfill university requirements or be completed for university transfer credits. Each internship is customized to your interests and skills to give you a tailor-made experience while working towards an inspiring mission. Search through our nonprofit internships by destination or by academic focus area to narrow down which program entices you most.
Find your ideal nonprofit internship by filtering your preferences below or browsing through our full offering, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions!
Beyond TEFL Course
- 6 month course access
- Remote
- TEFL Certification, Teaching Abroad
Wildlife Monitoring & Conservation Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Wildlife Observation, Ecological Studies, Data Evaluation, Habitat Preservation
NGO Management Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Business Development, Strategy, Fundraising, Communications
Veterinary Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain
- Digital Media, Strategic Marketing, Communication Channels
IT & Web Management Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Italy OR Portugal
- Website Management, Backend Development, Systems & Procedures
Communications Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain
- Digital Media, Strategic Marketing, Communication Channels
Customized Internship in Europe
- Min. 4 weeks
- Croatia, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain
- Social-Environmental Impact, Tailor-Made, Nonprofit Development
Agroecology Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Nkhata Bay, Malawi
- Environmental Sustainability, Capacity Building, Organizational Development
Sports Coaching Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines
- Sports Coaching, Youth Empowerment, Project Management
Teaching & Youth Development Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines
- Mentoring, Academic Guidance, Safe Play
Fundraising & Digital Marketing Internship
- Min. 8 weeks (in-person) / 12 weeks (remote)
- Tacloban, Philippines OR Remote
- Digital Media, Campaign Management, Strategic Marketing
Business Development Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines
- Research, Data Analysis, M&E, Strategic Development
NGO Management Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia OR Remote
- Communications, Fundraising, M&E, Daily Operations
Education Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Teaching, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning
Construction Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Building, Product Design, Planning & Research
Sustainable Development Internship in Costa Rica
- 2 Weeks
- Turrialba & Tirimbina, Costa Rica
- SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, CASE STUDIES
Remote Computer Science Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Remote
- Coding, Systems Design, Programming
Bachelor’s Level Conservation Research Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Greater Kruger, South Africa
- Wildlife Research, Ecosystem Conservation, Data Collection
Master’s Level Conservation Research Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Greater Kruger, South Africa
- Ecological Research, Wildlife Conservation, Data Projects
Maasai Mara Wildlife Photography & Conservation
- Min. 2 weeks
- Maasai Mara, Kenya
- Wildlife Photography, Field Patrols, Conservation Work
Nutrition Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines
- Program Development, Nutrition Research, Seminar Leading
NGO Management Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Puerto Inca, Peru
- Monitoring & Evaluation, Impact Reporting, Project Interaction
Social Welfare Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines
- Counseling, Workshops, Mentorship, Empowerment
Special Education Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines
- Teaching, Developing Learning Plans, Individualized Support
Communications and Fundraising Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Tacloban, Philippines OR Remote
- Content Creation, Fundraising, Communications
Wildlife Conservation Program
- Min. 8 weeks
- Recinto La Esperie, Ecuador
- Research, Education, Conservation
Media and Marketing Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Pretoria, South Africa OR Remote
- Content Creation, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Online Fundraising
Program Assistant Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Pretoria, South Africa OR Remote
- Program Development, Coordination, Fundraising, Outreach, Reporting
Health and Nutrition Research Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Pretoria, South Africa OR Remote
- Data Analysis, Literature Review, Reporting, Research, Writing
Impact and Water Waste Research Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Berlin, Germany OR Remote
- Research, Data Analysis, Reporting, Presentations
Communications & PR Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Berlin, Germany OR Remote
- Writing, Strategy, Social Media, PR
Graphic Design Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Berlin, Germany OR Remote
- Graphic design for visuals, presentations, reports, socials
Shelter & Support For Migrants Internship in Spain
- Min. 12 weeks
- Barcelona, Spain
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
Marketing Internship in Spain
- Min. 6 months
- Barcelona, Spain
- Social Media, SEO, Content Creation, Writing
Business Analyst Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Barcelona, Spain
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
Medical Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Arequipa, Peru
- Medical Examinations, Health Campaigns, Community Medicine
Education Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Arequipa, Peru
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
Social Work Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Arequipa, Peru
- Youth Development, Social Work
Psychology Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Arequipa, Peru
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
Education Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Tomepampa, Peru
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
NGO Management Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Arequipa, Peru
- Fundraising, Impact Assessment, Communications, Volunteer Coordination
Marine Conservation Internship
- Min. 2 months
- Zanzibar, Tanzania
- Education, Data Collection, Turtle Conservation, Monitoring
Environmental Education Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Santarém, Portugal
- Education, Facilitation, Curriculum Development, Monitoring
Media Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Santarém, Portugal
- Content Creation, Videography, Editing, TV
Sea Turtle Conservation Internship
- Min. 6 weeks
- Carate, Costa Rica
- Data Collection, Marine Conservation, Education, Research
Conservation Marketing Internship
- 6-12 weeks
- Carate, Costa Rica
- Digital marketing, Fundraising, Content Creation
Project Coordinator
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- Group Leading, Coordination, Mentorship
Marketing and Fundraising Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Santarém, Portugal
- Content Creation, Fundraising, Monitoring & Evaluation, Funding Research
Veterinary Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Santarém, Portugal
- Animal Care, Veterinary Assistance, Treatment
Reforestation and Biodiversity Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Santarém, Portugal
- Animal Care, Research, Data Capture, Conservation
Wildlife Husbandry Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- Animal Care, Camera Traps, Training, Feeding
Orphan Care Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- Animal Care, Nursery Assistance, Animal Research
Veterinary Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
- Veterinary Assistance, Reporting, Animal Care
Mental and Physical Health Development Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Reporting
Technical Support Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Curriculum and Program Development, Education Methodolog
Communications and Marketing Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Reporting
Education Program Development Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Siem Reap, Cambodia OR Remote
- Curriculum and Program Development, Education Methodolog
Conservation Research Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Manzanillo, Costa Rica
- Data Capture, Permaculture, Conservation, Education, Monitoring, Research
Conservation Marketing and Fundraising Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Manzanillo, Costa Rica
- Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Fundraising, Outreach
Remote NGO Management Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Remote
- Digital Marketing. Communications, Fundraising
Rainforest Conservation Research Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
- Research, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Conservation, Reporting
Project Assistant Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Recinto La Esperie, Ecuador
- Coordination, Fundraising, Communications
Wildlife Research Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Recinto La Esperie, Ecuador
- Education, Data Capture & Analysis, Community Projects
Public Health and WASH Engineering Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Shandia, Ecuador
- Education, Research, Operations, Construction, Engineering, Public Health
Sustainability & Ecotourism Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Shandia, Ecuador
- Business Development, Marketing, Sustainable Tourism, Education
Education & Youth Development Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Shandia, Ecuador
- Teaching, Community Outreach, Content creation, Operations
Galapagos Conservation Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Galapagos, Ecuador
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
Urban Agriculture and Sustainable Farming Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Galapagos, Ecuador
- Business Development, Data and Soil Analysis, Farming
Galapagos Development Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Galapagos, Ecuador
- Internships, Summer internships, Gap year internships
Marine Science Field Research Internship
- 2-4 weeks
- Simon's Town, South Africa
- Conservation Work, Research Dives, Data Collection
Marine Conservation Program
- 2-6 weeks
- Simon's Town, South Africa
- Community Outreach, Data Collection, Surveys, Reporting
Marine Research Assistant Internship
- 8-12 weeks
- Simon's Town, South Africa
- Research Dives, Data Collection, Mapping, Reporting
Community Healthcare Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Puerto Inca, Peru
- Medical, Healthcare, Community Outreach
Medical Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Limuru, Kenya
- Medical Assistance, Examinations, Patient Rounds
Healthcare Internship
- Min. 3 weeks
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Hospice support, Therapeutic Support, Healthcare assistance
Teaching Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Puerto Inca, Peru
- Curriculum Development, Workshops, Education
Biology Research Internship
- Min. 4 weeks
- Puerto Inca, Peru
- Data Capture, Reporting, Surveys, Camera Traps
Content Creation and Photography Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
- Content Creation, Photography, Writing, Marketing
Biodiversity Conservation Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
- Research, Reforestation, Conservation, Monitoring
Event Management Internship in the Netherlands
- Min. 6 months
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Event Coordination, Planning, Communications
Marine Research Assistant Internship
- 4 weeks
- Bulak, Dauin, Philippines
- Data analysis, Research, Reporting, Education
Marine Research Fellow Internship
- 3 months
- Bulak, Dauin, Philippines
- Data analysis, (Lab) Research, Reporting, Mentoring, Education
Research Assistant and Divemaster Internship
- 3 months
- Bulak, Dauin, Philippines
- Data analysis, Monitoring, Research, Reporting, Education
Community Development and Education Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Bahia, Brazil
- Community Outreach, Teaching, Program Development
Social Internship in Amsterdam
- Min. 3 months
- Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Social Work, Project Coordination, Digital Marketing
Marketing and Fundraising Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Bahia, Brazil
- Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Strategy, Fundraising
Research and Nature Conservation Internship
- Min. 3 months
- Bahia, Brazil
- Research, Monitoring, Data Analysis, Reporting, Education
Program Management Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Program Facilitation, Health Education, Monitoring & Evaluation
NGO Management Internship
- Min. 8 weeks
- Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
- Event Management, Fundraising, Digital Marketing
SEO Internship
- Min. 10 weeks
- Remote OR Travel Options
- SEO, Website Management, Writing
Communications Internship
- Min. 10 weeks
- Remote OR Travel Options
- Writing, Digital Marketing, Social Media
SEO Tourism Content Writing Internship
- Min. 10 weeks
- Remote OR Travel Options
- Creative Writing, SEO, Blogging
Content Creator Internship
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- Digital Media Creation, Content Gathering, Editing
Wellbeing Coordinator
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- Mentoring, Program Leadership, Counseling
Photography Internship
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- Photography, Storytelling, Editing Media
Deputy Operations Coordinator
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- Project Management, Facilitator, Mentoring
Expedition Medic Internship
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- First Aid, Medical Support, Emergency Responder
Logistics Coordinator
- 12 weeks
- Borneo, Costa Rica, OR South Africa
- Planning, Program Operations, Coordination
Women’s Support NGO Internship
- Min. 12 weeks
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Gender Studies, Advocacy, Management, Communications
Wildlife Veterinary Internship
- 2-12 weeks
- Lilongwe, Malawi
- Veterinary work, Animal care, Integrations, Observations