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

    Engranajes is non-profit organization that works daily to improve human rights paying specific attention to children's rights. The mission of the organization is to better the lives of the working class and to support and defend the diginty of the children and the under served populations. Interns at this site will gain hands-on experience with children and work to develop activities and recreation.

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

    The Office of International Affairs was founded in 1992 with the goal to become more involved internationally and to develop an internationalization strategy for the city of Rosario. It had become apparent that many of the universities, unions, non-governmental organizations and organizations of the region had international dimensions and relationships. Interns will learn about Argentine government and politics first hand. Not available during January.

  • 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.

  • Pathways to Development - Phnom Penh | Cambodia

    Do you want to gain a better understanding of non-profit administration in a cross-cultural context? Do you want to gain practical, hands-on experience in promoting child welfare? Do you want to make a big contribution to a small grass-roots organization? If so, this unique internship is for you – the independent, mature and self-motivated individual. This internship, based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, provides an incredible opportunity for an intern with an interest in non-profit administration and/or community development to learn about implementing child welfare programs in an international context. English language internship. Stipend provided.

  • 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. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about grassroots, non-profit program management. 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.

  • 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 and turtle rehabilitation to educational outreach and online marketing.

  • The Schoolhouse at Mutianyu (Eco-lodge) - Mutianyu (near Beijing) | China

    Interns with varied backgrounds can provide support to this multifaceted sustainable tourism business in the historic village of Mutianyu at the base of the Great Wall of China. Stipend and housing provided.

  • 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.

  • 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. Great opportunity for senior or Master's students.

  • Easy Languages Summer Language Immersion Camp - Bournemouth, England and Brussels, Belgium (headquarters in Brussels/ language camp in England) | England

    Serve as head counselor for an English as a second language camp based in England and Belgium. Work with kids from France, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands.

  • 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.

  • Kokkola Board of Education - Kokkola | Finland

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

  • 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 previous experience studying in Germany.

  • 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.

  • Chaitanya - Rajgurunagar | India

    Work with women's empowerment projects in rural India.

  • Grassroots Community Development in India - Pen and surrounding areas, Maharashtra | India

    Learn and work to support local development initiatives in villages in Maharashtra state.

  • Rajasthan Mahila Kalyan Mandal (RMKM) - Ajmer | India

    Work to help marginalized groups (women, children, elderly, disabled) in Rajasthan.

  • Individualized Placements in Ireland - Dublin | Ireland

    Professional experience in a broad range of fields is available 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. Dublin is a vibrant and friendly city, and provides a great environment for career exploration and the exploration of Ireland and Europe.

  • 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. Interns work with Jampa Ling's management team to produce organically grown fruit, vegetables and flowers for the retreat center. This is an opportunity for students interested in the planning and maintenance of an organic garden to gain hands-on experience of growing techniques and garden production.

  • Maxmedia - Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin | Ireland

    Intern at Maxmedia, an award winning marketing and media organization that produces print and on-line publications for clients across Ireland's tourism industry, located just south of Ireland's capital city of Dublin.

  • 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

  • Peace Boat - Tokyo | Japan

    Support the work of an international NGO while gaining hands on experience in the fields of peace, sustainability, and international cultural exchange. This is a great opportunity for people to further develop their language while contributing to the strengthening of global civil society. Peace Boat interns support voyage staff that serve as interpreters, language teachers and program managers.

  • Shure University - Tokyo | Japan

    Join a team creating and implementing project-based curricula in a non-traditional school for Japanese students. Work as a project or teaching assistant on a wide variety of projects spanning from theater and arts to solar power. Learn the importance of democratic education while finding out more about Japanese social and educational structures. Beginning Japanese required for fluent English speakers.

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

    Gain valuable experience in a multicultural environment in the field of counseling, fundraising or event planning for a non-profit mental health organization. Conversational Japanese useful for work and daily living but not required. Three distinct internship options available. Supervision provided by a licensed psychologist.

  • Amman Institute for Urban Development - Amman | Jordan

    An architecture and urban planning internship with the Amman Institute for Urban Development in Amman, Jordan. Projects include mapping and developing a comprehensive overhaul of the transportation system in Amman, and developing techniques to make Amman more livable.

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

    Work with the Center for Strategic Studies (CSS) at the University of Jordan conducting research, designing publications, and assisting with projects related to politics, the economy, community development, the environment, and security in the Middle East.

  • Entity Green Training - Amman | Jordan

    Work with disadvantaged communities in Jordan through Entity Green Training! Interns will help develop and administer vocational training programs, affordable housing programs, and sustainable living initiatives. Entity Green (EG) combines expertise in the fields of international development, environmental stewardship, project implementation and business.

  • Ruwwad: The Arab Foundation for Sustainable Development - Jabal Natheef, Amman | Jordan

    Over the past four years, Ruwwad has been providing essential services to Jabal Natheef in several key areas: health, safety, decent living, education, employment, and legal aid. Ruwwad is a community empowerment organization that helps disadvantaged communities overcome marginalization through youth activism, civic engagement, and education. Join Ruwwad in its unique community empowerment model and help the communities of Amman.

  • 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. English language internship. Stipend provided.

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

    The Institute of International Education (IIE) Office for Latin America in Mexico City hosts a U.S. Department of State sponsored EducationUSA Advising Center. IIE interns work primarily as assistant educational advisers but may also work in scholarship administration, research and special projects. Stipend provided.

  • 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. Asral NGO Mongolia is a project of Jampa Ling , a non-governmental organization in Ireland working with local partners in Mongolia and India to reduce suffering, promote and develop life supporting, self-sustaining projects, provide training, health care and education, and achieve improvements in the lives of people living in poverty.

  • 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.

  • 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 non-profits in Scotland's capital. Interns with the ACOSVO will aid in researching, planning, and managing events for the chief officers of voluntary organizations across Scotland and the United Kingdom. This is an exceptional opportunity for students in business, communications, public relations, or any student with an interest in professional development, to gain a better understanding of how charities work together with the government. Students are invited to attend organization events, which will encourage collaboration and future networking opportunities.

  • 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 Human Rights Internships - Cape Town | South Africa

    This internship site replaces the Cape Town Refugee Centre and includes the Refugee Centre as an option. Cape Town is home to a variety of non-profits and government organizations committed serving the causes of social justice and human rights. The Cape Town Human Rights Internship is an individualized placement where you are placed in an internship that best suits your professional interests and experience.

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

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

  • Cabrini Ministries - St. Philip's Mission | Swaziland

    Assist the management of the Ministry and care and support of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS

  • 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!

  • Three Generation Barge Program - Bangkok | Thailand

    Contribute to unique experiential education program on sustainability, climate change, natural disasters and global citizenship. Intern as an Environmental Educator or as a Multi-media specialist while working on a converted rice barge on the Chao Praya River, in Thailand's pristine reserves, estuaries and mangrove forests.

  • Three Generation 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.

  • AMIDEAST Tunisia - Tunis | Tunisia

    AMIDEAST is a leading American non-profit organization engaged in international education, training and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. The programs and services of AMIDEAST touch the lives of half a million individuals a year – improving educational opportunities and quality, strengthening local institutions, and developing language and professional skills critical for success in the global economy. Interns will work with on a variety of projects with this respected non-profit organization. This internship requires strong French and/or Arabic language abilities.

  • Holt International Vietnam - Hanoi, northern Vietnam | Vietnam

    The intern working with Holt-Vietnam will have a unique opportunity to work with well-established Holt office based in Hanoi, Vietnam. Holt-Vietnam is known for their effective case-management and high quality services for children and families. They collaborate closely with government partners and are well-respected in Vietnam. Help further develop their public relations materials and increase visibility and awareness of the Holt-Vietnam program while improving your understanding of non-profit administration and child welfare services at a this well respected international organization. English language internship. Stipend provided.