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  • 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.

  • Cape Tribulation Tropical Research Station - Daintree National Rainforest, Cape Tribulation, Queensland | Australia

    Experience the rainforest tropics of Australia by living off the grid while researching the relationship between sustainable living and environmental sustainability. This is a remote, rural setting.

  • National Marine Science Center (NMSC) - Coffs Harbour, New South Wales | Australia

    Gain valuable research and educational outreach experience while interning at the top Marine Research Center in Australia!

  • O’Reilly’s Rainforest Guesthouse Retreat - Lamington National Park, Queensland | Australia

    Live the dream of wildlife interpretive guiding at a guest house retreat in the subtropical rainforests of Australia!

  • Outdoor Education Group - Eilden, Victoria | Australia

    Combine your passion for working with kids and the outdoors together by creating experiential education curricula and leading groups of students on educational adventures throughout the Australian wilderness.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • CODEFF - Comité Nacional Pro Defensa de la Fauna y Flora - Concepcion | Chile

    CODEFF is a citizen-centered NGO which works to conserve nature and the environment in Chile and to promote sustainable development. Interns work on tasks such as campaigns, projects, presentations, and research. Option to work with a project that receives injured animals. Completion of 3rd year university level Spanish required.

  • Coope Sol i Dar: Cooperative For Social Action and Sustainable Development - San Jose | Costa Rica

    Coope Sol i Dar focuses on the environment and development at the village level in Costa Rica. The approach is interdisciplinary, interinstitutional, centered on community and local stakeholders, and interactive with essential environmental planning, management and policy processes. The organization has on-going initiatives in Conflict Resolution, Environmental Sustainability, Gender Issues, Environmental Education Training, Environmental Policy and Law, and Sustainable Use of Community Biodiversity. Completion of 3rd year university Spanish required.

  • Organization for Tropical Studies: Las Cruces Biological Reserve and Wilson Botanical Garden - San Vito, Coto Brus | Costa Rica

    Las Cruces Biological Station manages land for resource conservation, research and education. The station protects a watershed, native vegetation, and works to contain areas of livestock and agricultural development. Interns participate in station research projects and educational activities. Completion of 2nd year Spanish required.

  • Charles University Faculty of Science - Prague | Czech Republic

    Make a name for yourself in the world of genetic research while gaining some valuable experience researching cellular biology and genetic engineering at Charles University in Prague!

  • Equilibrio Azul - Puerto Lopez | Ecuador

    Interns work on a number of fisheries and coastal projects based in Puerto Lopez, Ecuador and the nearby Machalilla National Park, a coastal forest and marine park in the southern part of the province of Manabi. Projects may include: taking daily fish haul data and price and sales information from local subsistence fishermen, especially for shark and rays; take data on sea turtle nesting locations, conditions and numbers (December-March). Second year Spanish required.

  • Fundacion Jatun Sacha - various | Ecuador

    Jatun Sacha is a well established environmental conservation organization in Ecuador. Interns work at one of several biological reserves at the coast, the Amazon, the Galapagos or the highlands of Ecuador. Activities including data field research, environmental education, community service, plant conservation, agroforestry, horticulture, aquaculture, marine conservation or reserve maintenance. Completion of 1st year university Spanish minimum.

  • Allergan UK - Marlow, Buckinghamshire | England

    Interns can work for a leading international pharmaceutical firm analyzing and developing customer policy in Allergan's UK headquarters. This internship is an excellent opportunity for students with an interest in international business, the pharmaceutical industry, and financial forecasting. The position includes a stipend and reimburses airfare to the UK.

  • 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.

  • Environmental Development Youth Movement (EDYM) - Volta Region | Ghana

    New! EDYM is a rural non-profit organization that aims to promote youth involvement in the restoration and preservation of the environment.

  • Long Way Home (LWH) - Chimiya, San Juan Comalapa | Guatemala

    Conduct development work in rural Guatemala. Projects in Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Education and Trash Management, Alternative Construction and Appropriate Technology, Marketing and Grantwriting. Beginning-level Spanish helpful to facilitate daily living.

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

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

  • Rainforest Retreat Eco Lodge and WAPRED NGO - Kodagu District, Karnataka | India

    Two distinct internships on an organic farm/eco-resort provide opportunities for tourism/hospitality/business majors or for interns focused on sustainable agriculture. A wide variety of majors accepted. Free room and board in a biodiversity hotspot in India.

  • VANASTREE - the Malnad Forest Garden and Seedkeepers’ Collective - Karkolli Village, near Sirsi, near Bangalore and Goa | India

    Assist with projects on a rural farm and agricultural collective focused on education, sustainability, seeds, and maintaining the biodiversity in the Western Ghats and/or Goa.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) - | Namibia

    Assist in education programming, animal care, research and non-profit administration at this preeminent research and conservation center in rural Namibia. While no foreign language is required, German is helpful.

  • The New Zealand Department of Conservation - Multiple Locations | New Zealand

    Gain experience working in conservation learning and implementing progressive conservation management practices in New Zealand.

  • AsoFenix: renewable energy and community development - Several villages in the central state of Boaco | Nicaragua

    Internship offered at Asociación Fénix (AsoFenix) in conjunction with Green Empowerment. AsoFenix is a NGO based in the capitol city of Managua with years of experience in the area of renewable energy. They are seeking interns in the fields of engineering, renewable energy, agroforestry, public health and related majors. Intermediate Spanish competency preferred, however, a multi-week, intensive language training can be arranged for students with less Spanish. Minimum 6 months; unpaid internship.

  • Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute - Panama City and other | Panama

    The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) is a premier international research center. STRI conducts scientific research and explorations of natural history at 7 different terrestrial and marine field stations equipped with modern laboratories and dormitory facilities. Interns will help support researchers in ecology, anthropology, paleontology, evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, animal behavior, soil sciences, physiology of tropical plants or animals, neurobiology and paleoecology research. English required. Spanish helpful for daily living.

  • Cape Town Wineries - Cape Town or surrounding area | South Africa

    Work in the vibrant wine industry around Cape Town, either in business and marketing or in the winery operations and production.

  • Table Mountain Conservation and Marine Research - Cape Town | South Africa

    Placements in a variety of divisions of the Table Mountain National Park, a unique Cape Town ecosystem. Internships are tailored to the applicant's interests and experience. Opportunities exist in both land and marine conservation and in research, education, monitoring, etc.

  • 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.