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Build Your Own Internship - Location of Your Choice
Not seeing an internship for you below? If you have a very specific internship placement in mind or are looking through our program list and not seeing your location of choice, you still have options! You can “ Build Your Own Internship ,” where you research and secure your own internship while working with the GEO office to receive relevant academic credit. Students are responsible for finding this internship, housing, and travel arrangements independently, which is what differs from the existing internship placement programs that GEO offers. All students will be charged in-state tuition for this program and receive a guaranteed $250-$1000 scholarship.
Buenos Aires, Argentina with Road2Argentina
Social Responsibility Internship
Metáfora is a foundation that applies to social responsibility programs. The purpose of the Seeds of Sustainability program is to involve children of age 5 to 8 in topics of responsible consumption and sustainability through different games and workshops in public and private schools. They also carry out community programs that organize free activities in community gardening, Informatics, Fabrics, Sewing, Film, and Video.
Intern with the Argentine Aphasia Foundation:
The Argentine Aphasia Foundation (Fundafasia) aids and support to people with aphasia, who suffer from a language and communication disorder, caused by a brain injury. The foundation helps them reach the greatest autonomy and the best quality of life possible. It offers a Rehabilitation Center and a Day Center that promotes the patient's reintegration into the labor market and works to gain new scientific knowledge about the disorder.
Dublin, Ireland with World Endeavors
Nonprofit Management Internship with Eye Health and Vision Research NGO in Dublin, Ireland — Dublin, Ireland
This charity is focused on eye health and vision research, working to support those affected by vision loss and to advance research toward treatments and cures.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of fundraising and community events
- Assisting with social media content and scheduling
- Maintaining and updating donor and contact databases
- Supporting fundraising communications, such as donor appeals or newsletters
- Assisting with other fundraising and development tasks as needed
NGO Management Internship Supporting Unhoused Population in Dublin — Dublin, Ireland
This registered charity supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, providing emergency accommodation, outreach support, and long-term prevention services to vulnerable populations.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the Individual Giving team with the distribution, collection, and analytical evaluation of the annual donor survey and tax mailer
- Analyzing data patterns and donor motivations to build a comprehensive, up-to-date profile of the organization's donor base
- Assisting the Communications team in synthesizing organizational achievements to prepare the annual public impact report
London, UK with Anglo Education Services
Disaster Relief Non-Profit Internship
An NGO based internship with a world leading forum specializing in disaster relief, mobile development, food security, and water security. The intern can expect to get involved with event planning for their annual global event, copy writing and content creation, as well as assisting with developing email campaigns and monthly newsletters.
NGO Internship with a British Charity:
An NGO based internship with a British charity which helps sick children and youth with disabilities across the UK. The intern can expect to get involved with creating content for their website, conducting interviews with parents, and writing them up for promotional material, as well as researching funding opportunities for the charity.
Madrid, Spain with World Endeavors
Nonprofit Management Internship in Madrid — Madrid, Spain
This nonprofit supports individuals and families affected by West syndrome and related neurological conditions, offering guidance, education, and community programming, with a current focus on an upcoming international medical conference.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in the organization of an international medical conference on West syndrome taking place in October
- Supporting communication and coordination with the families served by the organization
- Engaging with the children who attend the organization's activities and events
- Helping prepare materials or logistics for summer camps, outdoor activities, or other community events
- Supporting administrative tasks related to awareness campaigns or family outreach
Osaka, Japan with CRCC Asia
Helping Communities at a Non-Profit Organization:
Intern at a non-profit organization helping communities in need throughout Japan with play space revitalization projects, specifically in disaster zones and at children’s homes. Duties include compiling a database of playgrounds and other areas in Japan to assess the damage. Interns will also help design new playgrounds/spaces for children.
Prague, Czech Republic with World Endeavors
Nonprofit Management Internship with Social Impact NGO - Prague, Czech Republic
This organization promotes social impact and innovation globally, fostering cooperation among state administration, nonprofits, business, and universities, with key initiatives across the Czech Republic and Slovakia focused on identifying and supporting leading social innovators.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the identification, selection, and ongoing support of social innovators in the Czech Republic and Slovakia
- Assisting with capacity-building initiatives around systems thinking and strategy development
- Contributing to partnerships and collaboration efforts between state administration, nonprofits, business, and universities
- Supporting event coordination and communications tied to the innovator community
- Assisting with general administrative and research tasks across the organization's programs
Rabat, Morocco with World Endeavors
Nonprofit Management Internship Management Internship in Morocco (Remote AND In Person) — Rabat, Morocco
This established NGO works to make an impact on marginalized communities in rural Morocco, with a focus on helping locals rebuild after natural disasters.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Participating in planning meetings and coordinating logistics
- Performing research on local areas
- Aiding an organization committed to improving living conditions for communities throughout Morocco
Seoul, South Korea with CRCC Asia
Internship with a Refugee Service:
Intern at a non-governmental organization providing refuge services for refugees in Korean. This NGO protects and assists North Korean and international refugees seeking asylum in Korea and abroad.
Non-Profit Private Organization Internship
Intern at a non-profit private organization aiming to implement the vision and value of sustainable development as declared by the U.N. Global Summit in 1992 and focuses on "inclusive cities" to promote sustainable development, education, and international cooperation in promoting private governance.
Sydney, Australia with World Endeavors
Charity Goods Internship — Sydney, Australia
This platform channels businesses' unsold goods to charities helping Australians in need, offering hands-on exposure to social enterprise and supply chain coordination.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting outreach and relationship-building with donor businesses
- Assisting with coordination between businesses and partner charities
- Helping track and report on donated goods and their impact
- Contributing to marketing or communications around the platform's mission
- Assisting with general administrative and operational tasks
Events Logistics Internship — Sydney, Australia
This charity provides community care for families affected by a life-shortening genetic condition, offering hands-on exposure to event logistics and community support work.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of community events and fundraisers
- Assisting with logistics such as venue setup, vendor coordination, and scheduling
- Helping manage event materials, registrations, and volunteer coordination
- Contributing to post-event follow-up and reporting
- Assisting with general administrative tasks tied to the charity's programming
Nonprofit Events Internship — Sydney, Australia
This national not-for-profit empowers sick, disadvantaged, and special-needs children, offering hands-on exposure to event support and community programming.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of events and fundraisers
- Assisting with logistics such as venue setup, vendor coordination, and scheduling
- Helping manage event materials, registrations, and volunteer coordination
- Contributing to post-event follow-up and reporting
- Assisting with general administrative tasks tied to the organization's programming
Nonprofit Events Internship — Sydney, Australia
This charity has raised more than $95 million for community groups and causes since 1997, offering hands-on exposure to nonprofit event support.
Tasks and responsibilities may include:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of fundraising events
- Assisting with logistics such as venue setup, vendor coordination, and scheduling
- Helping manage event materials, registrations, and volunteer coordination
- Contributing to post-event follow-up and reporting
- Assisting with general administrative tasks tied to the organization's fundraising programming
Tokyo, Japan with CRCC Asia
Science Based Non-Profit Internship
Intern at a leading citizen-science based non-profit providing open, crowdsourced monitoring of radiation and other contaminants. It began immediately following the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant disaster in March 2011 and has grown to be global in scope. Volunteers worldwide design hardware and software systems, collect data, and publish the results. Intern tasks could range from hardware and software development to documentation to PR.
Accredited Non-Profit Internship
Intern at an Accredited NPO in Japan that funds and implements access to clean drinking water projects, micro-credit/agriculture projects for self-sufficiency, and source funds for scholarships in the Philippines. HOPE Japan focuses on projects in Ethiopia, Cambodia, and the Philippines. Duties may include supporting C-leadership with setting strategic direction, researching funding opportunities, supporting grant proposals and applications, and more.