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Summer Internships

Looking for a summer internship abroad? We’ve got you covered!

We offer a wide range of international summer internships, all with cause-driven organizations that are doing humanitarian, environmental, or conservation work on a grassroots level. Whether you’re on a gap year looking for an inspiring experience, a student keen to build your resume, or a working professional looking for a glimpse into the nonprofit sector, we can offer you a program that suits your interests.

Doing a summer internship abroad is a great way to make your free time count in the best possible (and enjoyable!) way. You’ll get to live and work in a new culture, surround yourself with different landscapes, and do purpose-driven work. It’s a great way of combining a travel experience with developing your skills and branching out professionally. Don’t worry, we also offer remote internships that can fit into your summer class or work schedule.

Have a look at all our summer internships below, or get further information on our offerings and check out the FAQs!

Summer internships with nonprofits

Smiling boy giving high five

Open for applications

Marine Conservation Internship in Zanzibar, Tanzania

  • 3 months
  • Zanzibar, Tanzania
  • Education, Data Collection, Turtle Conservation, Monitoring

Travel to Zanzibar and gain extensive experience in marine conservation work

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Girl walking in field with a tree

Open for applications

Environmental Education Internship

  • 4-26 weeks
  • Santarém, Portugal
  • Education, Facilitation, Curriculum Development, Monitoring

Help spread awareness of animal mistreatment and environmental issues to inspire change.

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Girl with sheep

Open for applications

Media Internship

  • 4-26 weeks
  • Santarém, Portugal
  • Content Creation, Videography, Editing, TV

Make exciting, powerful content to inspire audiences to get behind vital conservation work.

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Girl with white duck

Open for applications

Marketing and Fundraising Internship

  • 4-26 weeks
  • Santarém, Portugal
  • Content Creation, Fundraising, Monitoring & Evaluation, Funding Research

Help raise vital funds for vulnerable animals in Portugal while developing a diverse portfolio of work.

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Vet holding dog

Open for applications

Veterinary Internship

  • 4-26 weeks
  • Santarém, Portugal
  • Animal Care, Veterinary Assistance, Treatment

Get first hand veterinary experience by caring for vulnerable animals in a sanctuary surrounded by forest.

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Man cutting vegetation

Open for applications

Reforestation and Conservation Internship

  • 4-26 weeks
  • Santarém, Portugal
  • Animal Care, Research, Data Capture, Conservation

Be part of an exciting reforestation program, helping to build a thriving natural environment for Portugal’s native animal and plant species.

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Girl feeding a bird

Open for applications

Wildlife Husbandry Internship

  • 4-12 weeks
  • Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
  • Animal Care, Camera Traps, Training, Feeding

Gain hands-on experience caring for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife of Costa Rica.

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Vet students examining a feline

Open for applications

Orphan Care and Veterinary Internship

  • 4-12 weeks
  • Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica
  • Veterinary Assistance, Reporting, Animal Care

Work on the frontline of wildlife conservation in a wildlife sanctuary in Costa Rica.

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Woman holding her baby

Open for applications

Mental and Physical Health Development Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Reporting

An exciting opportunity to independently develop mental or physical care programs.

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Boy behind computer

Open for applications

Technical Support Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Curriculum and Program Development, Education Methodolog

Travel to Cambodia and help a social impact nonprofit to better utilize software and digital tools in their work.

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Girl laughing while eating

Open for applications

Communication and Marketing Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Social Media, Reporting

Build communications and marketing skills whilst helping to lift children and their families out of poverty.

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smiling children cambodia

Open for applications

Education Program Development Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Curriculum and Program Development, Education Methodolog

Help devise educational programs to lift children and their families out of poverty.

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group of children exercising

Open for applications

Curriculum Development Internship

  • Min. 6 months
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Strategy, Education, Wellbeing, Program Development, Reporting

Work with an assisted living community for adults with mental disabilities in Cambodia.

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making jams

Open for applications

Social Business Development Internship

  • Min. 6 months
  • Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Fundraising, Outreach

Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test supporting care for adults with mental disabilities. 

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boy with plant

Open for applications

Conservation Marketing and Fundraising Internship

  • Min. 2 months
  • Manzanillo, Costa Rica
  • Digital Marketing, Content Creation, Fundraising, Outreach

Travel to Costa Rica and help raise funds and awareness for the important conservation work being done there. 

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Open for applications

Conservation Research Internship

  • Min. 2 months
  • Manzanillo, Costa Rica
  • Data Capture, Permaculture, Conservation, Education, Monitoring, Research 

Specialize in Marine or Land Ecology, or get a taste of both with this versatile Conservation Internship.

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Laughing girls

Open for applications

Remote NGO Management Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Digital Marketing, Communications, Fundraising

Make a valuable contribution to the fight to improve mental health support in Brazil.

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Open for applications

Rainforest Conservation Research Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Research, Data Analysis, Community Outreach, Conservation, Reporting

Travel to Brazil and study the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Rainforest.

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teaching girls

Open for applications

Teaching Internship

  • Min 8 weeks
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Teaching, Gender Equality, Education

Gain practical teaching experience working with young girls from disadvantaged families in Cusco

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Open for applications

Social Work Internship

  • Min 10 weeks
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Community Outreach, Gender Equality, Education

Develop a wealth of social work expertise by working with some of Peru’s vulnerable youth during this social work internship

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Open for applications

Marketing and Fundraising Internship

  • Min 8 weeks
  • Cusco, Peru OR Remote
  • Marketing, Fundraising, Strategy, Communications

Develop a broad marketing skill set promoting the crucial work being done for Cusco’s most vulnerable young people

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Intern teaching young girls

Open for applications

Psychology Internship

  • Min 10 weeks
  • Cusco, Peru
  • Psychology, Gender Equality, Education

Gain practical psychology experience supporting young girls from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds in Cusco, Peru

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Marine Science field research internship

Open for applications

Marine Science Field Research Internship

  • 4 Weeks
  • Simon's Town, South Africa
  • Research dives, Data collection, Mapping, Reporting

A comprehensive crash-course in Marine Science and Conservation

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Marine conservation program

Open for applications

Marine Conservation Program

  • 2-6 Weeks
  • Simon's Town, South Africa
  • Community outreach, Data collection, Surveys, Reporting

Gain international experience in a marine conservation context

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Marine Research assistant

Open for applications

Marine Research Assistant Internship

  • 8-12 Weeks
  • Simon's Town, South Africa
  • Research dives, Data collection, Mapping, Reporting

Make your first steps on a career path in Marine Science

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Community Health Internship

Open for applications

Community Healthcare Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Puerto Inca, Peru
  • Medical, Healthcare, Community outreach 

Offer medical support and assistance at a local health center in the Peruvian Amazon

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Teaching internship Peru

Open for applications

Teaching Internship

  • 3-6 Months
  • Puerto Inca, Peru
  • Curriculum development, Workshops, Education

Teach children the skills they need to become the next generation of conservation leaders

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Biology Research internship

Open for applications

Biology Research Internship

  • 3-6 Months
  • Puerto Inca, Peru
  • Data capture, Reporting, Surveys, Camera traps

Work alongside experts documenting and studying flora and fauna of the Peruvian Amazon

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Sea turtle conservation internship

Open for applications

Sea Turtle Conservation Internship

  • 6-12 weeks
  • Carate, Costa Rica
  • Data collection, marine conservation, education, research

Travel to Costa Rica and gain hands-on experience in sea turtle conservation

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Sea turtle conservation internship

Open for applications

Conservation Marketing Internship

  • 6-12 weeks
  • Carate, Costa Rica
  • Digital Marketing, Fundraising, Content Creation

Gain digital marketing experience working at the forefront of sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica.

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Project assistant internship

Open for applications

Project Assistant Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Recinto La Esperie, Ecuador
  • Coordination, Fundraising, Communications

Gain multifaceted working experience doing vital work to protect the Cloud Forest

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Wildlife Research internship

Open for applications

Wildlife Research Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Recinto La Esperie, Ecuador
  • Education, Data capture & Analysis, Community Projects

Gain scientific research experience studying endemic species of flora and fauna.

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Mental health research internship

Open for applications

Remote Mental Health Research Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Data collection & analysis, Reporting, Research, Public health

Make a valuable contribution to the fight to improve mental health support in Brazil

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Community outreach Brazil

Open for applications

Content Creation and Photography Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Content Creation, Photography, Writing, Marketing

Build an impressive portfolio whilst saving forests and changing lives in the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest.

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Biodiversity conservation internship

Open for applications

Biodiversity Conservation Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Research, Reforestation, Conservation, Monitoring

Help reverse the climate crisis by restoring the Brazilian Atlantic Rainforest.

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Medicinal plant research internship

Open for applications

Medicinal Plant Research Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Serra do Brigadeiro State Park, Brazil
  • Research, Community Outreach, Conservation, Lab Work

Promote the conservation and sustainable use of indigenous plants as medicine.

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Open for applications

Event Management Internship in the Netherlands

  • 3-6 months
  • Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • Social work, Event coordination, Marketing

Develop event management skills whilst experiencing life in the bustling, colorful city of Amsterdam.

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Open for Applications

Marine Research Assistant Internship

  • 4 weeks
  • Bulak, Dauin, Philippines
  • Data analysis, Research, Reporting, Education

Assist with the furtherment of Marine Science studying coral reefs in one of the most biodiverse marine regions in the world

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Open for Applications

Marine Research Fellow Internship

  • 3 months
  • Bulak, Dauin, Philippines
  • Data analysis, (Lab) Research, Reporting, Mentoring, Education

Transform global marine ecosystems through locally-led community based conservation strategies

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Open for Applications

Research Assistant and Divemaster Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Bulak, Dauin, Philippines
  • Data analysis, Monitoring, Research, Reporting, Education

Conducts critical research on marine ecosystems in the Coral Triangle

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Open for Applications

Community Development and Education Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Bahia, Brazil
  • Community Outreach, Teaching, Program Development

Empower a new generation of conservation leaders through a range of educational programs.

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Open for applications

Public Health and WASH Engineering Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Shandia, Ecuador
  • Education, Research, Operations, Construction, Engineering, Public Health

Help a rural community develop systems for clean water, sanitation, and hygiene

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butterfly on a leaf

Open for applications

Sustainability & Ecotourism Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Shandia, Ecuador
  • Business Development, Marketing, Sustainable Tourism, Education

Help to establish an ecotourism center in the Amazonian Rainforest region of Ecuador

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Open for applicaitons

Education & Youth Development Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Shandia, Ecuador
  • Teaching, Community Outreach, Content creation, Operations

Become an advocate for social change working with a community in the Amazon Rainforest

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woman digging the soil

Open for applications

Research and Nature Conservation Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Bahia, Brazil
  • Research, Monitoring, Data analysis, reporting, education

Gain practical research experience protecting biodiversity and creating sustainable change

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Open for applications

Marketing and Fundraising Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Bahia, Brazil
  • Digital Marketing, Content creation, Strategy, Fundraising

Build a well-rounded marketing skill set promoting vital work done in a seaside community

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NGO Management internship

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NGO Management Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Event Management, Fundraising, Digital Marketing

Help this NGO end period poverty and destigmatize menstruation.

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Penda photography internship

Open for applications

SEO internship

  • 2-6 months
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • SEO, writing, content creation

Gain practical experience in SEO within social businesses in Cape Town

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Refugee research internship

Open for applications

Refugee Research Internship

  • 5-6 months
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • migration, research, human rights

Research issues of the migratory phenomenon across Africa

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women support ngo internship

Open for applications

Women’s Support NGO Internship

  • 12-26 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • gender studies, advocacy, management, communications

Support a team dedicated to fighting gender based violence and providing services to victims.

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Wildlife Veterinary Internship

Open for applications

Wildlife Veterinary Internship

  • 2-12 weeks
  • Lilongwe, Malawi
  • Veterinary work, Animal care, Integrations, Observations

A hands-on wildlife veterinary internship at a rescue and rehabilitation center

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MR-Biology Research internship

Open for applications

Biology Research Internship

  • 8-16 weeks
  • Harare, Zimbabwe
  • lab research, data analysis, management, public health

Gain lab and innovative research experience in areas such as HIV, SARS CoV2, and other viruses

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MR_Public health education Internship -teaser

Open for applications

Public Health Education Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Public health, Digital marketing, Fundraising, Content creation

Help raise awareness of an ambitious public health initiative in Africa

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Medical writing internship-feature

Open for applications

Medical Writing Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Harare, Zimbabwe
  • Grant writing, report writing, writing

For those with an interest in medical writing and public health

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Supreme Malawi internship

Open for applications

Social Entrepreneurship Internship

  • 3-6 months
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi OR Remote
  • Marketing, Fundraising, Business Development, Research, Operations

Help with the development and management of an inspiring social business.

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Bird conservation internship

Open for applications

Marketing & Development Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Bela-Bela, South Africa OR Remote
  • Fundraising, Research, Reporting, Business Development

Help with the development and sustainability of this inspiring project working hard to protect the ground hornbill.

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Supreme Malawi finance internship

Open for applications

Finance Internship

  • 2-6 months
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi OR Remote
  • Accounting, Reporting, Fundraising

Gain finance management and income generation experience through the lens of a social enterprise.

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Supreme Malawi

Open for applications

Media & Marketing Internship

  • 2-6 months
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi OR Remote
  • Communications, Digital Marketing, PR, Writing

Help an inspiring social enterprise reach a wider audience.

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Open for applications

Remote Agroforestry Research Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Research, agroforestry

Research and gain insights into sustainable land management in Ghana

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Law and Advocacy internship South Africa

Open for applications

Law & Advocacy Internship

  • 4-12 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Research, Litigation, Advocacy, Campaigns

Assist with litigation, research, and advocacy campaigns to advance women's rights.

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NEW

Law Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Research, Awareness, Case Assistance

Gain experience in research, provide information, and offer support to (female) victims of abuse.

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NGO storytelling internship; Sustainable Coffee Bay

Open for applications

NGO Storytelling Internship

  • Min 8 weeks
  • Coffee Bay, South Africa
  • Social Media, Storytelling, Content creation, Fundraising, Writing

Gain experience in communications within the context of a social impact program

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Teaching internship in Zambia

Open for applications

NGO Management Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Livingstone, Zambia
  • Fundraising, Marketing, Management, Social Media

An all-round experience in community development

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Teaching & Curriculum Development Internship

Open for applications

Curriculum Development & Teaching Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Livingstone, Zambia
  • Education, Curriculum Development, Management

Help use quality education as a tool for empowerment

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Bird Research & Conservation Internship

Open for applications

Bird Research & Conservation Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Bela-Bela, South Africa
  • Field research, Mapping, Data collection, Education

Experience in field research, including data collection, mapping, behavioral analysis

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Wildlife Conservation Communications Internship

Open for applications

Wildlife Conservation Communications Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Bela-Bela, South Africa
  • Social Media, Writing, Digital Marketing, Fundraising 

Combine your love for storytelling and wildlife conservation.

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Conservation Education Internship

Open for applications

Conservation Education Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Bela-Bela, South Africa
  • Education, monitoring, research, community outreach

Help spread important information on the ground hornbill in local communities

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digital marketing internship with animal rescue center

Open for applications

Digital Marketing Internship with Animal Rescue Center

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Website Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Grant Writing, Research

Find yourself rewarded by doing impactful digital marketing, and surrounded by puppies!

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grant writing internship

Open for applications

Remote Grant Writing Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Research, Reports, Funding proposal, Grant writing 

Develop your writing skills and explore the fundraising landscape

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UN-Research and grant writing internship; Uniq Foundation

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Research & Grant Writing Internship

  • 12-26 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Research, fundraising, grant writing

Sharpen your research and writing skills, and explore the fundraising field.

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Permaculture internship Ghana

Open for applications

Remote Agroforestry Project Communications Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Marketing, Communications, Content creation

Help develop and manage the communications channels of an agroforestry project in Ghana.

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sports coaching internship Ghana

Open for applications

Sports Coaching Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Ghana
  • Sports Coaching

Coach talented youth in Ghana in different sports, and help develop inspiring programs.

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web design internship

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Remote Web Design Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Web design

Build a web design portfolio and gain the opportunity to work with several of our nonprofit partners

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marketing internship zambia

Open for applications

Marketing & Fundraising Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Livingstone, Zambia OR Remote
  • Digital Marketing, Fundraising, Research

Raise funds through individual or corporate funding campaigns and grant applications

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girl empowerment internship

Open for applications

Female Empowerment Education Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Livingstone, Zambia OR Remote
  • Education, Facilitation, Research

Help develop educational materials to uplifts girls and women in this African community.

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writing internship in Zambia

Open for applications

Writing & Communications Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Livingstone, Zambia OR Remote
  • Writing, Social Media, Fundraising, Communications

Help a social impact organization define their message and grow their reach.

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writing internship with dog charity

Open for applications

Writing & Communications Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Creative writing, Communications, Content Creation

Gain experience in managing a variety of communication channels

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dog charity internship

Open for applications

Organizational Development Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Fundraising, Monitoring. Reporting, Research

Assist with research, online fundraising campaigns, proposal writing, and impact monitoring.

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yoga internship Cape Town

Open for applications

Yoga Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • (Yoga) teaching, program development, communications

Teach yoga to bring upliftment to both individuals and the larger community.

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Writing internship with GBV Project

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Writing Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Blog writing, Report and proposal writing

Use your writing skills to contribute to the fight against gender based violence in Cape Town.

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Gender Based violence research internship

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Gender Based Violence Research Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Research, Reporting, Monitoring

Research to provide support to victims of gender based violence in Cape Town.

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Content Writing & Communications Internship

Open for applications

Journalism Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Mentoring, Broadcasting, Storytelling, Reporting

Gain practical broadcasting experience and support budding journalists in Malawi

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Content Writing & Communications Internship

Open for applications

Remote Content Writing & Communications Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Digital Marketing, Writing, Communications, Fundraising

Help a radio nonprofit uplift rural African communities with your writing skills.

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Business Development Internship

Open for applications

Remote Business Development Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Business development, Reporting, Monitoring, Data analysis

Use your skills to spread awareness on important issues in rural African communities

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animal welfare puppy

Open for applications

Animal Charity Communications Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Remote
  • Communications, Writing, Fundraising,  Research

Help a new charity improve the lives of stray dogs and cats in Southern Africa

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Community Development Internship

Open for applications

Community Development Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi
  • Education, Community Development, Networking

Be part of a hub for social impact initiatives in a rural community in Malawi

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Fundraising & Marketing Strategy Internship

Open for applications

Fundraising & Marketing Strategy Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Strategy, Digital Marketing, Fundraising, Monitoring

Help develop the organization’s communications and fundraising strategies.

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Remote Content Marketing Internship

Open for applications

Remote Writing Internship

  • 8-26 weeks
  • Remote
  • Writing, Social Media Management, Fundraising

Bring your writing and communications skills to this dancing NPO.

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feature kids Malawi

Open for applications

Nonprofit Education Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi
  • Education, Teaching, Curriculum development

Teach classes, help train local teachers, and develop and run afterschool programs

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kids feature

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Digital Marketing Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi
  • Digital Marketing, Fundraising, Social Media

Raise awareness and funding to help provide high quality education.

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HIV Health Support Internship

Open for applications

HIV Health Support Internship

  • Min. 3 months
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi
  • Counseling, Education, HIV, Program Management

Gain experience in health education and HIV support in the context of a developing country.

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Sustainable tourism marketing internship

Open for applications

Sustainable Tourism Marketing Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi OR Remote
  • Marketing strategy, Digital marketing, Content creation

Gain a wealth of experience in strategic marketing while helping develop a Malawi-based eco-lodge

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Marine Research Internship

Open for applications

Marine Research Internship

  • Min. 4 weeks
  • Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
  • Research, Reporting, Monitoring, Education

Get field experience in marine research on a stunning island.

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Marine Conservation Internship

Open for applications

Marine Conservation Project

  • 8 weeks
  • Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
  • Operations, outreach, research

Learn about the day to day running of a field based marine NGO

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Girl holding phone to show application

Open for applications

Gender Equality Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Research, Communications, Fundraising, Program Development

Help develop structures to support victims, research gender based violence, and assist with digital marketing.

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NGO Event Coordination Internship Cape Town

Open for applications

NGO Event Coordinator Internship

  • Feb - April
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Event coordination, planning, logistics, budgeting

Use your event coordination and planning skills to help organize an environmental action summit.

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Charity Development Internship Uganda

Open for applications

Charity Development Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Mbarara, Uganda
  • Communication, Fundraising, Music

Help with fundraising, communications strategy, monitoring and evaluation.

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Internship Zambia

Open for applications

Sustainable Development Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Livingstone, Zambia
  • Program Development, Monitoring & Evaluation, Fundraising, Communication

Gain practical experience in NGO management, communications, program coordination, and fundraising

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SEO Content Writing Internship in tourism

Open for applications

SEO Tourism Content Writing Internship

  • Min. 6 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Creative writing, SEO, Social Media, Blogging

Sharpen your writing skills and learn to write content that is creative and optimized for search engines.

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NGO Management Internship

Open for applications

Remote Fundraising Internship

  • 2 - 6 months
  • Nkhata Bay, Malawi OR Remote
  • Research, (online) Fundraising, Writing, Stakeholder Mgt, Communications

Gain practical work experience in fundraising and communications for a Malawian charity.

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Where do you offer summer internships?

We offer summer internships in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia . The settings are hugely varied, and all incredible in their unique ways. You can be based in a rural village in Malawi, on an idyllic island in the Pacific Ocean, or in a multicultural city in Peru.

We also offer remote summer internships. If you’re unable to travel, but you’d like to gain some international work experience, this is a great opportunity. You’ll still be part of a nonprofit organization doing grassroots work in their local community, but you’ll have the flexibility of working from home.

Who are summer internships for?

We’re open to all applications. Many of our interns are students who are doing their internship as part of their degree, or at least as part of their career plan, but a summer internship can also be a great opportunity if you’ve just come out of high school, and you’re looking to combine a first work experience with traveling and explore different cultures and countries. Or you might be a working professional looking to change careers, or to just bring your skills to a good cause.
All our internships have specific requirements, so please check out which internships you might quality for, but there are plenty of programs that don’t require much experience – just some good skills, great passion, and a desire to learn. We carefully match each person with the right organization, ensuring that you’ll be able to use and develop the right skills, so just get in touch if you’d like to explore your options!

What type of work can I do during a summer internship?

We offer over 60 different summer internships, and cover a great diversity of focus areas. As an intern, you’ll have a specific role within a nonprofit organization. We want to make sure that you can both use your existing skills, and gain new skills and a wealth of new knowledge.

Intern roles include the following;

  • Content writing and communications
  • Marketing
  • Research
  • Nonprofit management and business development
  • Fundraising and stakeholder engagement
  • Environmental management
  • Photography and design
  • Counseling and teaching
  • Event management

What causes can I support during a summer internship?

As an intern on one of our programs, you’ll be part of a nonprofit organization that does important work in one of the following areas;

  • Education and community development
  • Environment and climate change
  • Women’s empowerment
  • Public health
  • Impact-driven media
  • Human rights
  • Wildlife conservation

Whichever internship you join, you’ll be doing purposeful work that you’ll be able to see the results of on the ground. You’ll also get great exposure to the nonprofit sector in the context of the community you join, and you’ll get a good idea of the day-to-day operations of a grassroots organization.

FAQs about summer internships with nonprofits

How long in advance do I need to apply for my summer internship?

While we do welcome last-minute applications, it’s ideal to give yourself at least a couple of months to make all your travel arrangements and get prepared. (We’ll be here to assist you with the logistics!) Also, the earlier you are with your application, the higher your chances are of being accepted to the internship you’re mostly interested in.

What is the duration of a summer internship?

Most internships have a minimum length of 8 weeks; but all programs vary slightly, so please check each listing for its specific requirements.

Will I need a visa?

Yes, you will need a visa. The requirements are different for each country, so the details depend on where you’ll be heading. But we’ll give you all the information you need to get the process started.

Will there be time to travel?

Absolutely! No matter where you’ll be joining us, you’ll be surrounded by incredible travel opportunities, and we encourage you to take the time to explore! You’ll generally have weekends off, but there’s usually also flexibility to take more time off. Just discuss it with your supervisor – and let us know if you’d like any assistance with planning trips and activities.

Can I have assistance with finding the right internship?

Absolutely! That’s what we’re here for. If you’re not too sure where to start, or what type of internships will suit your skills and interests best, just give us a shout, and we’ll give you a call. We’re here to help you find the summer internship that will meet all your goals, and offers you the experience that offers you the best kind of professional and personal development – and an inspiring overall experience.