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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Fundacion Educacion Popular en Salud (EPES) - Santiago | Chile

    EPES is a public health organization which trains local residents in Santiago, mostly women, about illness and health. This is a great opportunity for interns interested in public health, social work, women's studies and human rights. Strong Spanish skills required.

  • SEDEJ- NGO Development & Support - Santiago | Chile

    SEDEJ (Servicios para el Desarrollo de los Jóvenes) is a non-profit organization providing support services to high risk youth and low-income clients across the greater Santiago metropolitan area and environs. Great option for non-profit management and public administration/policy students. Interns can assist with fundraising projects, grant writing, or building a useful database and documentation center for further collection and dissemination of practical information, materials, and guidelines. Strong Spanish language skills a necessity.

  • SEDEJ-Children At Risk - Santiago | Chile

    SEDEJ (Servicios para el Desarrollo de los Jóvenes) is a non-profit organization providing support services to high risk youth and low-income clients across the greater Santiago metropolitan area and environs. The main projects include: youth counseling and service centers; micro-finance and small business development support; and women agricultural worker safety and education. Strong Spanish language skills a necessity. Great option for social work and psychology students.

  • 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.

  • The Esther Honey Foundation, Inc. - EHF Animal Clinic Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific | Cook Islands

    Gain valuable experience working for a busy veterinary clinic in the Cook Islands!

  • 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.

  • Jatun Sacha - Galapagos - San Cristobal, Galapagos Islands | Ecuador

    Jatun Sacha is a well established environmental conservation organization in Ecuador. The biological field station on the island of San Cristobal, Galapagos hopes to develop technologies to reconstruct native habitats. Interns will work on both the habitat restoration and agricultural components of the Station and lead destination hikes. Completion of 1st year university Spanish minimum.

  • 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.

  • Ethiopian Center for Disability and Development (ECDD) - Addis Ababa | Ethiopia

    New site! ECDD promotes the inclusion of disability issues and people with disabilities in mainstream government and NGO projects and programs. Interns help improve building accessibility, deliver disability awareness training, conduct research, and manage a disability resource center.

  • 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.

  • Women in Progress (WIP) - Cape Coast | Ghana

    Work with this non-profit organization to support Ghanaian women artisans develop their products and businesses. A variety of business and design skills are sought.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the Environment (ATREE) - Bangalore | India

    Bangalore office based internship to assist with research and education on sustainability and environmental issues.

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

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

  • MAMTA - New Delhi | India

    Opportunity to work with an NGO on health initiatives in India. Headquarters is in Delhi. Internship is primarily research, with some field work opportunities.

  • 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

  • Our Planet TV - Tokyo | Japan

    Learn how to make a professional video working with a non-profit webcast crew. Interns will learn about the alternative media in Japan, improve Japanese language skills while working in the non-profit world. Projects range from research to editing, public relations, translation, and others.

  • Run for the Cure Foundation - Tokyo | Japan

    Plan, coordinate and execute fundraisers for cancer research.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Global Relief Outreach (G.R.O.) Foundation - Leribe | Lesotho

    New Site! Support community-based projects addressing the concurrent poverty, education, social and health crises occurring in Lesotho.

  • C.A.S.A. Centro para los Adolescentes - San Miguel de Allende | Mexico

    CASA is a nonprofit public health organization that has been serving the poor, particularly adolescents and rural women, through health, social service and environmental outreach programs since 1981. Programs include: Rural Outreach Health Education, Advocacy and Civic Participation Training, Sex Education, Theater Troupe, and a Youth Radio Program. Strong Spanish communication skills required.

  • 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.

  • Women’s Leadership Centre (WLC) - Windhoek | Namibia

    New site! The Women’s Leadership Centre is a feminist organization whose core activity is supporting women’s writing with the aim of developing feminist activism. Interns will be involved in leading workshops, organizing events, conducting research and fundraising.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Group for Population Studies and Education (GEEP) - Dakar | Senegal

    Interns at GEEP work to support youth reproductive health programming in secondary schools in Senegal. Interns may also be involved in computer instruction, translating or radio broadcast. Completion of second year French is required and knowledge of Wolof is helpful.

  • Ngaari Laaw - Dakar and the Fouta Region | Senegal

    New Site! Ngaari Laaw uses performing arts to raise awareness in rural Senegal about important social issues including HIV/AIDS and women's rights. The organization also acts as a music producer and agent and organizes song contests. Interns will be involved in event management and production, fund raising and monitoring, evaluation and development of the women's programs.

  • Tostan - Various locations | Senegal

    Interns support the community education initiatives of this internationally-recognized, dynamic non-profit organization. French is required and Wolof is helpful.

  • 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.

  • Elimu Community Light (ECOLI) - Arusha | Tanzania

    New site! ECOLI aims to build the capacity of communities, especially in Early Childhood Care and Development. Interns may have the opportunity to work in pre-primary education, teacher training, or non-profit management.

  • 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.