2021 Placements

Please note that the following information is subject to change.

 

York University’s Summer 2021 Term (May - August) is now confirmed to be mostly remote/online except for select courses that require in-person learning activities. Furthermore, York University’s travel guidance cancelling/postponing all University-sponsored or sanctioned international mobility programs (incoming and outgoing) continues to be and will remain in effect indefinitely in accordance with Canadian federal government’s travel advisory to “avoid all non-essential travel”. York University’s directive/travel guidance will be re-evaluated when the Government of Canada begins to lift travel advisories. You may refer to the University’s updated information on the YU Better Together website.
York University is therefore cancelling all in-person summer internships and short-term programs effectively immediately until August 31, 2021. Please note: Remote internship opportunities will continue to be available.

 

Please note that the positions below have a duration of 3 months (unless otherwise specified). Please see our Other Funded Internships for internships of shorter duration.

 

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BARBADOS

Organization Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW)
Location St. Michael, Barbados
Number of Placements 2
Website http://www.pinelandscreativeworkshop.org
Position Description

The intern will engage in research that will form the basis for program and project proposal development. This will extend to the implementation and monitoring and evaluation of programs.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English
Testimonial
“Some highlights of my internship were that I was able to participate in a high-level panel discussion and emcee one of our closing ceremonies. I was also able to connect with prolific organizations like the Ministry of Labour and UN Women." - Marierose T, summer 2019 intern
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BULGARIA

Organization Know-How Centre for Alternative Care for Children
Location Sofia, Bulgaria
Number of Placements 1-2
Webite http://knowhowcentre.nbu.bg/
Position Description

The Centre is looking to hire two interns - a research intern and a marketing intern - to produce content for the Child Protection Hub and to promote the Hub in the region.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English
Testimonial
“It is during your time away that you have a deeper understanding of yourself as a being, and this was a tremendous character building exercise. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with people from all walks of life. I am walking away more conscious and aware of issues that the world currently faces." - Tinotenda M, summer 2019 intern
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CANADA

Organization Foundation for Educational Exchange between Canada and the United States of America (Fulbright Canada)
Location Ottawa, Canada
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.fulbright.ca/
Position Description

The intern will assist the program officers with execution of key projects relating to our core academic exchange programs, including coordinating the Fall Orientation programming for incoming American Fulbright students and scholars, and for incoming American and Canadian Killam Fellows.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language  English
Testimonial
“Completing a global internship shows employers that you take initiative, are independent, and can thrive in environments that require you to interact with people from all walks of life. In the three months that I spent on my internship, I gained experience working for an international organization, met the best and brightest from the U.S. and Canada; and most importantly, learned a lot about myself both personally and professionally." - Ana V, summer 2019 intern
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Testimonial
“My summer internship with Fulbright Canada as well as my time in Ottawa were both an incredible experience for me where I learned a lot about myself. I loved the feeling of freedom and exploration that came with being in a new place and fulfilling another travel goal! It brought back memories from when I arrived in Canada on my own at the age of 18, all tentative and unsure but filled with dreams. Everyone I met taught me so much in a professional and personal sense, I am truly grateful to have met such amazing people through this opportunity." - Liz L, summer 2019 intern

 

 

COSTA RICA

Organization Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC), Mammal Monitoring Technician
Location Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Number of Placements 1
Website http://coterc.org
Position Description

The intern, working under the direction of the COTERC station manager at the Caño Palma Biological Station, will continue the established comparative transects used in the large mammal monitoring program. The intern will work in coordination with the station manager and research coordinator to maintain the transects and with routine data collection for tracks on these transects. The intern will also assist in the ongoing sea turtle conservation program and other programs where deemed necessary.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; a sound knowledge of Spanish is important but not required.
Testimonial
“I definitely believe that I came out of it with a well-developed sense of self-discipline and conscientiousness. I now feel like it is a lot easier for me to handle negative emotions and navigate unpleasant situations. As for professional accomplishments, I have developed an excellent attention to detail and the ability to apply my theoretical training in order to solve complex problems out in the field." - Kateryna Z, summer 2018 intern

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COSTA RICA

Organization Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC), Research Assistant (Marine Turtle Study)
Location Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Number of Placements 1
Website http://coterc.org
Position Description

The intern will work under the guidance of the COTERC manager at Caño Palma Biological Station, and with current program leaders on the north beach with the ongoing sea turtle conservation program. The intern will also assist the large mammal monitoring program and other projects as deemed necessary.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; a sound knowledge in the Spanish language with good communications skills is useful.
Testimonial
“I gained a much deeper appreciation for environmental awareness. I would strongly encourage other students to participate in global experiences and expand their comfort zone. In regards to the COTERC internship, it opened my eyes to how much you can travel with a Biology degree and use it as another avenue to explore the world." - Jasmine J, summer 2019 intern
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COSTA RICA

Organization Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation (COTERC), Community Conservation
Location Tortuguero, Costa Rica
Number of Placements 1
Website http://coterc.org
Position Description

The Community Conservation intern will develop, in partnership with station staff and San Francisco village educational committee, conservation education programs to be delivered to local community. The intern will also assist with other ongoing Caño Palma Biological Station (CPBS) monitoring programs.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent English; advanced Spanish

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EL SALVADOR

Organization Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), Clean Water Campaign
Location San Salvador, El Salvador
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/
Position Description

The intern will support the CIS campaign for clean water advocacy, education, and training on use of filters in communities with scarce economic resources. The intern will also accompany the CIS promoter to communities to carry out workshops and install filters.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; advanced Spanish

 

EL SALVADOR

Organization Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), English School
Location San Salvador, El Salvador
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/
Position Description

The English School Program Assistant will help with the coordination of the Mélida Anaya Montes Language School with a focus on finding ways to better support volunteers in integrating popular education with English grammar and social justice themes into the adult English as a foreign language (EFL) classroom.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Basic level of Spanish is preferred, but not required. (Interns with advanced Spanish may have the opportunity to collaborate on institutional projects with Salvadoran staff members.)

 

EL SALVADOR

Organization Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), Fair Trade Salvadoran Crafts
Location San Salvador, El Salvador
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/
Position Description

The Fair Trade Salvadoran Crafts intern will work with our Solidarity Crafts and Salvadoran Enterprises for Women programs to increase marketing capacity, following a fair-trade model.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Conversational level of Spanish strongly preferred

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EL SALVADOR

Organization Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), Marketing Intern for Language Schools
Location San Salvador, El Salvador
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/
Position Description

The Marketing intern for the CIS Language schools will work principally with the Language School Coordinator to create a marketing plan to be executed throughout the year in order to increase Spanish students enrolled in the school, the number of organized groups visiting CIS and the number of volunteers in the English School.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent English, beginner Spanish an asset.

 

EL SALVADOR

Organization Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), Salvadoran Enterprises for Women
Location San Salvador, El Salvador
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/
Position Description

The intern will accompany CIS support staff to Salvadoran Enterprises for Women in rural areas with economic depression and low levels of formal education. This will include participating in evaluations with women and writing up a report of the results in both Spanish and English.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; advanced Spanish

 

EL SALVADOR

Organization Centro de Intercambio y Solidaridad (CIS), Youth Formation and Scholarship
Location San Salvador, El Salvador
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cis-elsalvador.org/
Position Description

The intern will be responsible for helping systematize manuals for grassroots educators for workshops with youth between the ages of 14 - 25 years old on various themes such as environment, analysis of Salvador reality, economic alternatives, gender, human rights, etc. The intern will also be responsible for developing and co-facilitating some of the workshops with CIS grassroots organizing team.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Advanced Spanish - written and/or oral skills

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GERMANY

Organization Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Location Bonn, Germany
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.daad.de; https://www.daad.de/rise/en/
Position Description

The intern will be actively involved in all aspects of the DAAD/RISE program lines (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) for North American, British and Irish students (RISE Germany and RISE Professional) as well as in the RISE Worldwide Program offering internships for German Bachelor students with research groups all over the world.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; basic German language preferred
Testimonial
“I was able to be in a setting which was related to a future job I wanted to do, I was able to increase my knowledge of German, be in a setting that challenged me both professionally and personally. Personally, I feel as though I am much more confident in myself as a person and have grown so much those 3 months. I was able to talk to people from different departments and I really enjoyed learning about all of the ins and outs of working with interns and exchange students. I have made so many friends from my workplace and where I lived that I know I have another place to call home." - Dena M, summer 2018 intern

GREECE

Organization The Canadian Institute in Greece
Location Athens, Greece
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cig-icg.gr
Position Description

The intern’s major responsibilities at the Institute will likely be to assist in the running of the Institute's Library (including the accessioning and cataloguing of new books), and Archives (organizing, cataloguing and digitizing documents and images). The intern will also help the Assistant Director in the Institute’s office and hostel as required. In particular, the intern will assist in the organization of the annual Open Meeting in May. Another vital aspect of the intern’s responsibilities will be to represent the Institute, and Canada, within the international archaeological and cultural community in Athens.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluency in both official languages would be a bonus.
Testimonial
“There is so much I could say about my internship, but this could go on for a while. So, in a nutshell, this was probably one of the most amazing, eye-opening, enlightening, and life changing experience I have ever had. I have learned more in the time span of these past three months, even just about myself, than I could ever have learned in the span of a year." - Monica S, summer 2019 intern
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INDIA

Organization CanSupport
Location New Delhi, India
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.cansupport.org/
Position Description

CanSupport has a resource mobilization team that is focused on mobilizing funds from institutions and individuals. A few fund raising events are also organized each year to bring in new prospective supporters. The intern would work closely with the Resource Mobilization Team.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English, knowledge of Hindi an asset.

ITALY

Organization The Gori Collection of Site-Specific Art
Location Santomato di Pistoia, Italy
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.goricoll.it
Position Description

The intern’s primary responsibility will be to organise and conduct guided visits to the Collection.  When interns are not conducting visits, we may ask help in proof-reading texts, handling visit correspondence and phone calls.  Secondary job responsibilities may typing, filing, and helping with small organizational jobs, as well as assisting artists working/staying at Celle; helping organize events such as exhibitions, performances, concerts, etc.; writing/editorial/graphics projects like producing catalogues, press releases, assisting members of the press. In general interns are essential for the smooth running of the busy visiting season; interested and responsible students may be invited to participate in special projects involving office or archive work.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent English; intermediate Italian

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Organization Osaka University of Economics
Location Osaka City, Japan
Number of Placements 1
Website https://www.osaka-ue.ac.jp/english/
Position Description

The intern will: (1) teach English or assist OUE’s English teachers in the instruction and delivery of English language education in a classroom setting, (2) participate in supplemental English activities, and (3) do some basic office work for the International Relations Section.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent English

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KENYA

 

Organization Wikondiek Primary and Secondary School
Location Wikondiek, Kenya
Number of Placements 2
Website None Available
Position Description
  • Assisting teachers in Forms 1 - 4 (equivalent to grade 9 -12) or standard 4-8 (equivalent to grade 4 - 8) schemed subject area of specialty.
  • Helping design a project proposal for a computer training and resource centre as an income generating activity for the school.
  • Training the schoolchildren on a game of interest outdoor or indoor
  • Assisting with the provision of additional coaching/mentoring to students as required
  • Designing creative and supportive extra/ co-curricular initiatives

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; some Swahili is helpful.
Testimonial
“This internship as a whole offers you the opportunity to explore outside your immediate comfort zone, and pushes you to adapt in ways you may not have thought to be possible. I met amazing people with so many different experiences and backgrounds that made me challenge my own perspectives on different issues and my own life." - Hashe A, summer 2019 intern
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MEXICO

Organization La Salle University, Center for International Education
Location Mexico City, Mexico
Number of Placements 2
Website http://ciel.ulsa.edu.mx/
Position Description Placements are available at any of these 5 organizations as per student interest, eligibility and appropriate match with the organization.

  • El Caracol is a private, not for profit organization assists run away children, youth and disadvantaged adults.
  • Christel House of México A.C. is a private elementary and middle school founded in 2004 to help underprivileged children and their families in poor, underprivileged districts of Mexico City.
  • Casa Arturo Mundet Nursing Home For The Elderly is a public institution that receives federal government funds and provides services to seniors over the age of 60 whose families have abandoned them or that do not have the economic means to support themselves.
  • Casa Refugiado is a Civil Association that provides humanitarian assistance to persons seeking refugee status, refugees, and stateless persons.
  • CAFEMIN is is a non-governmental organization that provides temporary shelter, assistance and job training to migrant women, families and seekers of asylum or refuge, coming from the different countries of Central America, South America and other continents.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent Spanish
Testimonial
“Participating in a Global Internship is an amazing opportunity which will definitely make your university experience better, and where you can grow both professionally and personally. It is an experience that will help you mature and allow you to explore a new culture." - Brian V, summer 2019 intern (Christel House)
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Testimonial
“The organization which I was placed with truly provided me some amazing experiences. On a personal level, I was able to connect with many refugees who are currently going through similar experiences that my family went through when they fled Guatemala many years ago, which allowed me to understand better the experiences of current Central American refugees. Professionally speaking, I was able to discover what my likes and dislikes are in the field of humanitarian assistance, allowing me to realize I would like to continue working with Central American refugees and immigrants." - Stephanie MV, summer 2018 intern (Casa Refugiado)

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ROMANIA

Organization Terre des hommes
Location Bucharest, Romania
Number of Placements 1
Website https://www.tdh.ch/en/our-interventions/romania 
Position Description

The Regional Office of Terre des hommes is looking to hire two interns - a research intern and a communications intern - to produce content for the Child Protection Hub and to promote the Hub in the region.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent English. Knowledge of Serbo-Croatian-Bosnian, Romanian, Hungarian, Albanian or Bulgarian is an asset, but not mandatory.
Testimonial
“During my internship, I was able to help with a program for migrant youth which was very rewarding. I was able to see the hands on work of the organization, and how it was benefiting the community and the migrants. I also managed to do many tasks which were administratively very useful for the organization, such as proofreading and creating content to help their social media platforms as well as their projects." - Marie G, summer 2019 intern
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SOUTH AFRICA

Organization The Nature's Valley Trust - Environmental Education
Location Nature's Valley, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.naturesvalleytrust.co.za
Position Description

The Nature’s Valley Trust runs an award winning Environmental Education program, which has focused programs from pre-school to adult learner levels. We run eco-clubs and birding clubs in several schools, and use 20 custom designed outdoor classrooms to take learning outdoors. Our lessons are curriculum integrated and ensure children in our region get exposed to conservation work that impacts their local communities. We also host schools for environment days like World Oceans Day, Arbor Week, Water Week, etc. and occasionally have schools camping with us for 3-5 day programs. Our weekly schedule for our EE program varies. The intern is expected to be out with the program at least 2-3 days a week, with the office time used for preparing programs, updating resources and helping with our social media pages.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English
Testimonial
“Highlights: nature, animals, great friendships made, familial atmosphere, great sense of humour, getting to participate in such a wide variety of activities/ projects
Personal highlights: let go of a lot of limitations, more confidence and trust in myself, no longer procrastinate, overthink, or hesitate as much as I used to before.
Such a golden opportunity to grow, live life, laugh, to discover who you really are. The people at NVT are very special, and they will treat you like family. Too much to write down here. But to me, this internship was a gift from the universe. A big marker in my life story." - Leandro E, summer 2018 intern

 

SOUTH AFRICA

Organization The Nature's Valley Trust - Marine Debris
Location Nature's Valley, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.naturesvalleytrust.co.za
Position Description

Litter on our beaches is a global concern for conservationists. To effectively manage the problem on the ground, we need to understand not only the various sources of the litter on our beaches, but also the user groups that are contributing disproportionately more waste than others. Once this has been accomplished, a well-designed conservation intervention campaign can be implemented to try to reduce the amount of local litter being left on our beaches. This internship involves lots of hours walking on one of the most amazing set of beaches in the world! Three times a week, from 7am-11am and from 2pm to 6pm, the intern will walk on the beach, documenting all litter encountered and all people using the beach. Using this and other existing data, the intern will help develop a campaign targeting beach users, to educate them and attempt to ensure better litter management on the beach.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English
Testimonial
“The Nature’s Valley Trust has been a place of growth, peace, and true beauty surrounded by people sharing the same genuine respect for nature. My experience with NVT has been a gift to me which I will hold closely to my heart." - Elizabeth C, summer 2019 intern
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Testimonial
“5/5 if it were a yelp review. It made me more aware of my surroundings in a professional and personal manner.
On the professional side, we did a lot of monthly surveys that exposed me to a lot of new learning about the importance of the flora and fauna around us.
On the personal level, I was able to learn a lot about myself by not living at home for the first time. It made me more aware of my abilities as I had to take initiative to do a lot of things on my own." - Christina H, summer 2018 intern

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SPAIN

Organization True Spanish Experience
Location Cuenca, Spain
Number of Placements 1
Website https://www.truespanishexperience.com/en
Position Description

The intern will be assisting with the study abroad programs and support services for international students and international relations.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English; intermediate Spanish; some French preferred.

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SWEDEN

Organization International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) - ACE Secretariat
Location Stockholm, Sweden
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.idea.int; http://www.aceproject.org
Position Description

The intern will support the ACE team in their development and maintenance of the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language Fluent written and oral English and French required. Arabic language skills would be an asset.
Testimonial
“Some of the highlights of my internship was having the opportunity to present some of the work I did while interning to those available at the organization’s headquarters prior to my departure, and having produced a "feature story" for their website. It is an amazing opportunity that I am extremely grateful to have had." - Andrea G, summer 2019 intern
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TURKEY

Organization Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey (KAGIDER)
Location Istanbul, Turkey
Number of Placements 1
Website http://www.kagider.org/
Position Description The intern will work with one of the Program directors according to interest and assist her work during the internship period. KAGIDER runs three main programs:

  • Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Program
  • Advocacy Program
  • International Women Entrepreneurship and Leadership Summit

Please view the full job description for more information.

Language English
Testimonial
“The major highlights of my internship are the connections I made, learning some business knowledge and skills that I wasn't familiar with before and networking with famous Turkish business women. While the work pace was slower than expected, I did learn to come out of my shell (also despite a language barrier), ask questions and most of all learn, how to be independent." - Natalie R, summer 2019 intern
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