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  • Community Center - Villa Constitucion, Santa Fe Province | Argentina

    Gain experience teaching children who are faced with extreme poverty and the reality of working to support their families at a Community Center called Asociación y Biblioteca Popular "Engranajes". Conduct workshops, teach, provide support and counseling in public health or micro-business development. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required. Available March - December.

  • Rosario City Hall - International Affairs Office - Rosario | Argentina

    Learn about Argentine government and politics first hand. Work in the International Affairs Office of Rosario City Hall. Requires 4th year level Spanish; homestays available. Not available during January.

  • School for the Peasant and Aboriginal Community - Aguaray, Salta Province | Argentina

    Temporarily Suspended This school provides education to perhaps the most forgotten and marginalized group in Argentina: the natives of the north tip of the country, close to Bolivia. This position is ideal for students of Rural Development, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Indigenous People Studies, Latin American Studies, Education, horticulture/permaculture. Third year Spanish required. March - October is the best time of year.

  • Professional Pathways Australia:  Individualized Placements - Victoria and New South Wales | Australia

    Explore your career down under through individualized placements primarily in the Sydney and Melbourne areas of Australia in almost any field! Other cities may be available depending on your career interest.

  • Movimiento Pró-Criança and Students Helping Street Kids International (SHSKI) - Recife | Brazil

    Teach English to impoverished children in Recife, Brazil and learn about Brazilian culture and language. No knowledge of Portuguese required, but it is helpful to have strong Spanish or Italian skills to facilitate language learning.

  • The Trailblazer Foundation - Siem Riep and surrounding areas | Cambodia

    Be a part of a sustainable development organization working in in and around Siem Riep, Cambodia. Intern as an Agricultural Assistant or Data Analyst for The Trailblazer Foundation, which works to provide clean water, support food security and provide technical training to rural villages around the town of Siem Riep. Interns will have an opportunity to support extraordinary community based projects while experiencing Cambodia's rich culture and complex history. Located about 15 miles from infamous Angkor Wat, interns will be well placed to explore the ruins of one of the greatest human creations in history. In the role as intern you will assist The Trailblazer Foundation in its mission to build local capacity to alleviate the poverty and hardship that remains from the devastation of the Khmer Rouge Regime.

  • Media & Journalism Internships in Chile - Santiago | Chile

    Intern at one of several English language news agencies in Santiago, Chile. Internships are available in sales and marketing, print journalism, radio broadcasting, web site and graphic design, and photojournalism. Open to most majors. Journalism experience not required. 6 months or longer. Excellent written English skills a must; completion of third year university level Spanish required.

  • Abroad China - Beijing, Shanghai | China

    Internships with a wide variety of businesses and organizations are possible through our partnership with Abroad China. Placements are made in Beijing and Shanghai.

  • Sea Turtles 911 - Hainan Island | China

    Interns will support Sea Turtles 911, a non profit organization dedicated to the conservation of endangered sea turtles on Hainan Island, China, in a variety of roles from aquaculture to online marketing.

  • Friends Peace Center - San Jose | Costa Rica

    The Friends Peace Center (Centro de Amigos Para la Paz--CAP) was founded to promote understanding of international peace, social justice and ecological issues. In keeping with Quaker ideals, CAP seeks constructive, non-violent solutions to personal, community, national and international problems such as an organized response to CAFTA, an organized response to use of depleted uranium in Iraq, Nicaraguan Youth Outreach Program, Pacifict Gallery Project. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required.

  • UNIFEM-The United Nations’ Development Fund for Women, Andean Regional Office - Quito | Ecuador

    Intern for the United Nations in Ecuador. UNIFEM is a learning and advocacy organization fostering networks and linkages that contribute to women's empowerment, policy reform, and gender sensitive development. 12 month internship. Unpaid. Completion of 4th year Spanish required. Great opportunity for seniors or Master's students.

  • Fulbright Commission - London | England

    Excellent internship experience for students interested in international higher education, exchange programs, and international scholarship. Interns assist students who are hoping to come to the US in finding educational programs and funding. They are also involved in promoting US educational opportunities and maintaining a reference library of US higher education. For three month interns, some financial help is offered, and six month interns receive a stipend.

  • Adoption Advocates International (AAI) - Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

    Adoption Advocates International helps arrange adoptions of orphan children to loving American parents. Intern activities include teaching English, customs and culture, facilitating arts and crafts activities, games, and health practices.

  • Kokkola Board of Education - Kokkola | Finland

    Interns will teach several subjects at English immersion schools in Kokkola, Finland.

  • Le Château de Touffou - Château de Touffou (Bonnes, near Poitiers) | France

    Work as a guide or a horticulturalist while living at a chateau in France. Guided tours are in English and in French. Language: 4th year French skills required.

  • Individualized Internships in the Cologne Area of Germany - Cologne and surrounding areas | Germany

    Internships in the Cologne area of Germany (Koeln, Duesseldorf, Bonn) in a variety of fields suitable for students with little or no prior international experience.

  • Individualized Internships throughout Germany - Multiple Locations | Germany

    A wide variety of opportunities for students who speak German with at least 2nd year proficiency and have some international experience.

  • EntreMundos - Quetzaltenango (Xela) | Guatemala

    Two positions open in the second largest city in Guatemala: Journalism/Media and I.T. Coordinator. It is the aim of EntreMundos to link socially and culturally active organizations in Guatemala together with local and international resources. 3rd year Spanish required.

  • Individualized Placements in Ireland - Dublin | Ireland

    Gain professional experience in a broad range of fields through an individualized placement in Dublin, Ireland. Fields include, but are not limited to: government, media, film and television, business, finance, PR, social services, environmental and science fields, and community development.

  • Jampa Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre - Bawnboy, County Cavan | Ireland

    Work in an organic garden in the Irish countryside, on the grounds of Jampa Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist retreat centre. Accomodation and board are provided free of charge.

  • Maxmedia - Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin | Ireland

    Intern at Maxmedia, a media organization which produces both print and on-line publications just south of Ireland's capital city of Dublin.

  • The Dubliner Magazine - Dublin | Ireland

    Sharpen your journalism skills in the heart of Dublin with a small, energetic team at The Dubliner, a current affairs magazine that highlights people and events in the news in the capital of Ireland. Students can get the full range of journalistic experience, from pitching and researching stories to writing, layout and editing.

  • The Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA):  Individualized internships in Florence - Florence | Italy

    Explore your career options with a tailored internship based in and around Florence Italy. Past internships have included those in the fashion and wine industries as well as museum and architecture options. Please note that CLIDA fees have changed for all internships effective Spring Term 2010. See "Additional information" tab for changes to CLIDA fees

  • Shure University - Tokyo | Japan

    Be part of a team of students, faculty and advisors to create and implement project-based curricula in a non-traditional school for Japanese students. Work as a project or research assistant on a wide variety of projects spanning from theater and arts to solar car creations. Beginning Japanese required for fluent English speakers.

  • Tokyo English Life Line (TELL) - Tokyo | Japan

    Plan events and develop publications for an English language telephone counseling service. Requires fluency in either English or Japanese and proficiency (conversational) in the other.

  • Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) - Amman | Jordan

    Conduct research, prepare publications, and assist with projects having to do with politics and security in the Middle East at the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) in Amman, Jordan.

  • The London School Journalism Option - Bishkek | Kyrgyz Republic

    Explore some of the lesser know regions of Central Asia while writing for an English language newspaper for the large central asian expat community in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

  • The London School Teaching Option - Bishkek | Kyrgyz Republic

    Explore some of the lesser know regions of Central Asia while teaching English at a private school in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

  • Tenaganita - Kuala Lumpur | Malaysia

    Interns will support Tenaganita, a Malaysian NGO that protects and promotes the rights of women, migrants and refugees. The activities conducted by Tenaganita are legal aid services, awareness building to various stakeholders, and advocacy.

  • Institute of International Education (IIE) - Mexico City | Mexico

    Institute of International Education (IIE) Latin America Office in Mexico City works closely with the U.S. Department of State. IIE interns work primarily as assistant educational advisors but may also work in scholarship administration, publications and special projects. Stipend provided. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required. Competitive.

  • Asral NGO Mongolia - Gachuurt, near Ulaanbatar | Mongolia

    Work hands-on in subsistence gardening in Mongolia. This is an ideal site for those interested in sustainable agriculture/horticulture, food production and food security in the developing world. Housing and board provided free of charge in Ulaanbatar.

  • FINCA Peru-Microfinance Program - Ayacucho | Peru

    FINCA's broadest goals are to build human capacity and participation, and particularly that of women. FINCA Peru's Huamanga-Ayacucho program supports community savings and lending services reaching over 9,600 indigenous small entrepreneurs. Strong Spanish skills required.

  • The Fulbright Educational Advising Center in Romania - Bucharest | Romania

    Expand your own world view in Romania while advising Romanian students on how to expand theirs by studying in the USA!

  • Association of Chief Officers of Scottish Voluntary Organizations - Edinburgh | Scotland

    Work with the professional development organization for the leaders of charities and not-for-profits in Scotland's capital. Interns with the ACOSVO will aid in researching, planning and managing events for the chief officers of voluntary organizations. This is an outstanding opportunity for students of business, communications, PR, or any student with an interest in professional development and how charities interface with government.

  • Scottish Parliament - Edinburgh | Scotland

    Work on the staff of a Member of the Scottish Parliament - assisting with parliamentary research, constituency relations, press contact, speech writing, and other jobs in the capital of Scotland.

  • Cape Town Refugee Centre (CTRC) - Cape Town | South Africa

    The Cape Town Refugee Centre seeks to improve the quality of life of the growing number of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Cape of South Africa. The internship language is English, but knowledge of French or African languages may be helpful.

  • Institute for Democracy (IDASA) - Pretoria | South Africa

    Interns work on a variety of programs and initiatives in this well-respected South African non-profit organization in support of sustainable democracy.

  • Cabrini Ministries - Mhlatuze | Swaziland

    Assist the Mission in management, care and support of children affected by HIV/AIDS, or agricultural programming.

  • Siha Secondary School - Sanya Juu (near Moshi) | Tanzania

    Interns will assist in the teaching of physics, chemistry, biology, economics, general math, and English. Science teachers are especially appreciated. Instruction is in English, but basic Swahili is very helpful. Minimum commitment is six months, either winter/spring or summer/fall.

  • Elephant Nature Foundation - Chiang Mai | Thailand

    Elephant Nature Foundation increases awareness about the endangered Asian elephant, educates locals on the humane treatment of their elephants, and provides sanctuary for rescued elephants at their nature park. Gain valuable project management experience by assisting with promotional work, travelling to villages to help educate, and helping to manage eco-tourism groups, conservation events and planning. Be a part of an inspirational effort to save endangered elephants and their habitat in Thailand!

  • Magic Eyes Barge Program - Bangkok | Thailand

    Contribute to experiential education on sustainability, climate change and natural disasters.

  • Prem Visiting Schools Program - Chiang Mai | Thailand

    Be a part of an experiential education program focused on sustainability, cross-cultural awareness, outdoor education, leadership, community service and more. Room and board provided for interns staying on campus.