Who can join an International NGO Internship?
We believe non-profit internships are a life-changing experience that should be accessible to anyone keen to gain experience in the non-profit sector, no matter where they are in their professional journey! As such, we do not require applicants to have extensive professional experience or university education in this industry to join these internships. In the past, we’ve welcomed everyone from college students, individuals taking a gap year, and people looking for a career change!
Our non-profit internships are highly customizable, meaning you can utilize your unique skills to support a local organization. Whether you are a passionate writer looking to pursue a marketing and copywriting internship, or a finance student looking to support fundraising management, there are plenty of opportunities to apply your unique skills and career experience to your internship.
Additionally, as part of our commitment to safeguarding African communities’ privacy and well-being, we require all interns to complete a criminal records check before joining us in Africa. This requirement is firm and deeply ingrained in our stance on Responsible Volunteering and our Child Care Policy. To learn more about these policies, please visit the following link.
Can you find NGO internships in Africa without a degree?
Absolutely! Our intern programs regularly welcome students in school or on a gap year who have not yet completed their degree program. During your internship, you’ll receive regular support from staff eager to ensure you are thriving in your placement organization. Regardless of your previous experience or education, we’ll provide you all the assistance you need to have an incredible internship experience!
Intern Support Staff
At your non-profit placement organization, you’ll work closely with a trained expert in the charity and NGO career field. This expert will be an incredible resource throughout your intern journey, adding depth to your experience by expanding your understanding of the social, human rights, and political challenges of NGOs’ operations in Africa.
Additionally, you will also have the supports of a Professional Development Coach and an Educational Trainer. You will have regular meetings with your Professional Development Coach, who will work with you to ensure you meet your professional and personal goals in your internship and beyond. Your Educational Trainer will be an invaluable resource for helping you communicate any intern research you conduct into reports that’ll support your placement organization’s goals long after you complete your internship.