International Development, Not-for-Profit, and NGO Internships

Prove Your Dedication with a Remote Not-for-Profit or NGO Internship

Certainly not one to go unnoticed by future employers, international development or NGO internships enable you to gain exposure to careers in international affairs, global issues, political science, and social impact. Through working remotely with a host organization, you’ll gain an understanding of important causes, policies, and initiatives in another country. On an international development internship, you’ll benefit from first-hand experience within the operations of an NGO/NPO, as well as the obstacles they face daily. All of which are incredibly beneficial when considering a career in international development.

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Key Projects on Internships in International Development and NGOs

There’s no better place to learn about the world of international development, non-profit organizations and NGOs than in this internship. You’ll be putting your academic and theoretical skills into practice with community outreach projects, supporting international development grants, tracking and analyzing political and humanitarian developments in select countries, and assisting with logistics for workshops and field visits.
Not-for-profit, NGO, and international development internships can bring various projects and roles. Here’s a taste of what you can expect:

★ Grant Support Intern

Many organizations in the non-profit sector rely on grants to operate and do their incredible work. During this NGO internship, you’ll support the project management and coordination of international development grants including quarterly reporting and future grant submissions.

★ Humanitarian Development Intern

On this remote internship, you’ll contribute to country-specific research, track and analyze political, security, and humanitarian developments in particular countries, and produce infographics related to key developments needed.

★ Field Logistics Intern

The wonderful thing about remote internships is that you can gain a wide range of experience without needing to be physically within the organization. This non-profit internship is a great example, as you’ll assist with logistics for workshops and field visits.

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Key Skills You’ll Gain on

Your International Development, NGO, or Non-Profit Internship

Intercultural Skills

To support NGOs as well as international development, intercultural skills are an obvious necessity. Regardless if the NGO is of an international nature, all supporters will still be supporting multiple cultures and stakeholders requiring these skills to be ultimately successful.

Tolerance for Ambiguity

Being able to navigate situations with high levels of ambiguity is a skill that will transfer to so many different roles. During a non-profit internship, you may encounter various obstacles without adequate solutions, and it is an important skill to continue to move forward without always knowing the clear path.

Self-Awareness

The ability to be aware of your place, background, and opportunities given, while supporting others will be crucial in providing empathetic and quality assistance.

Did you know?

1 in 4 interns

are offered a position at the end of their internship by their host company

* End of program feedback data, April 2022

What Our Alumni Say About Remote Not-for-Profit Internships

“What Our Alumni Say About Remote Non-Profit Internships
Virtual Internships was the best experience in my entire life. I made a lot of connections through my internship in so little time which is very good for personal development and personal relationships. I recommend Virtual Internships to all other students!”

— Nadine Farag The British University in Egypt, Students Without Borders

“The highlight was really being able to embrace a new culture from home. I really do highly advise that people do a Virtual Internship – it’s very cost-effective, especially for those on a lower budget!”

— Jane Ridley, The University of York – Gap Year Nepal

“Like many other students, I struggled to be productive and to manage my time well during the pandemic. Therefore, when I was offered an online internship, I was super excited at the prospect and little did I know that it would lead to one of the most valued experiences of my life. Working with Boundless Impact, an event management company, was totally out of my comfort zone but the heartwarming welcome that I received, the friendships that I made and the professional training that I had has helped in transforming me to a better person. Initially, the prospect of an online internship with a company in another country seems rather bizarre, but it did great things for me!
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— Rumana Mehdi, The University of York -Boundless Impact Agency

“BRAND SALOON, a digital marketing company. It helped me to obtain skills such as working independently and remotely – in which I had to work remotely from a different country – I was able to make my own decisions but also hold myself accountable in getting work done. I was also able to make connections and network with others, students from different parts of the world and meet supervisors who were able to share their experiences with me. I was able to connect and gain knowledge and experience that I may have never had the opportunity to do so if the times and circumstances had been different and for that I am truly grateful for the experience”

— Madeleine Jahnke, Auckland University of Technology – The Brand Saloon

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