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NGOs & Non-Profits Internships

Accelerate your career and contribute to the greater good with our international Non-Profit internships abroad!

What are the Opportunities for Paid Non-Profit Internships Abroad?

For a balanced and healthy life development, certain clusters of society need dedicated efforts to uplift their quality of life, sustainability and sustenance. Charity is a noble work, shedding light on crucial people and environmental issues. NGO internships abroad focus on resolving such matters, where planned strategies and innovations are made to improve specific demographics or society. Capital Placement brings paid NGO internship programs in locations across London, New York and Singapore, along with remote NGO internships for people who want to engage in the industry on a global scale from anywhere.

Benefits of International Non-Profit Internships for Students

If you are keen on getting into an internship in an NGO, there is no greater step than starting it on a global scale. Capital Placement associates with many world-leading charities and non-profit organisations that curb issues like world hunger, cancer, old age and loneliness, environmental damage and conservation, etc.

By getting into international nonprofit internships, you gain a global perspective on managing and dealing with prevalent issues, and you gain relevant work experience and practical knowledge that enhances your profile.

Our International NGO Internship Programs

Online NGO internships

2-12 months

Paid Opportunities Available

Remote NGO Internships

Kick-start your career into non-profits internship with a remote non-profit internship that allows you to intern with global companies from the comfort of your own home.

Melting pot of Asian culture and economy

3-6 months

Paid Opportunities Available

Paid Non-profit Internships in Singapore

Build a global career in non-profit organisations internship in the largest and most diverse city of Asian economy; Singapore

Intern in London during summer on a cohort

6-12 weeks

Paid Opportunities Available

NGOs & Non-Profits Summer Internships

Gain a competitive edge, travel the world and build your NGOs & non-profits career with our immersive summer internship.

Key Skills For NGOs And Non-Profit Organization

  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Project management
  • Leadership & people skills
  • Time management
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Organisation
  • Adaptability
  • Commercial awareness

Types of Non-Profit Internships

  • Management / Administration
  • Operations
  • Business Personal
  • Research, Campaigns & Communications Assistant
  • Volunteer Management
  • Head of Safeguarding
  • Board Member
  • Marketing

Why Choose Us

Candidates Placed

Employer Partners

%

were offered full-time roles within 6 months of completing their internships

years worth of experience

Non-Profit Internship Responsibilities

  • Research

    Provide grant development seeking out and identifying possible funding opportunities. Provide support in research and curriculum design for grant applications. Assist with conducting in-depth research on country-specific issues, potential partners and current events.

  • Grant
    Writing

    Assist with proposals, budget development and support for individual country programs. Assist with developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks, data collection tools, as well as processing information received from partners. May conduct research on international standard of human rights and may also draft statements on policy proposals

  • Fundraising and Event Planning

    Assist with developing donor solicitations, appreciation materials and annual reports. Provide support to the management team by tracking contacts and managing communication with new partners and donors through in-office meetings, conferences and email communication.

  • Public
    Relations

    May make press releases, plan and prepare for events, and participate in fundraising events for public relations. Assist with raising awareness for service projects and engaging directly with the community.

  • Conduct analysis and present recommendations
  • Carry out research and data collection
  • Assist with grant writing bids
  • Administrations & operations

Get A Head Start In Your Career

Books

  • The Blue Sweater by Jacqueline Novogratz
  • The Networked Nonprofit by Beth Kanter, Allison Fine, and Randi Zuckerberg
  • Managing Without Profit by Mike Hudson

Application Process

  • Application & Interview: A £50 application fee will redirect you to an interview with our recruitment team. We will return the application fee in full if you are unsuccessful at this interview.
  • Secure your spot: Once your interview is successful, you will receive an offer from us and must pay your first half of the program deposit fee to secure your spot.
  • Placement Matching: A Placement Manager will connect you with the best job opportunities, while our certified career coach helps you refine your CV and prepares you for interviews.
  • Get ready to explore: After you accept your internship offer and pay the remaining program fees, our team will guide you through securing a visa (if required) so that you will be ready for your paid NGO internship program!

Apply for an International NGO Internship Abroad from Capital Placement

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NGO Internships FAQ

What is an NGO internship?

NGO internships, or internships in non-profit organisations refer to an internship in an NGO where individuals can work across various fields to contribute to charity/non-profit causes to particular sections of society or societal issues like climate change, poverty, starvation, and more.

Getting into an NGO internship abroad means that you will be associating with issues on a global scale, often working in various fields like support, tech or marketing to help the cause.

What are the benefits of internships in Non-profit organisations?

Taking up an international nonprofit internship can benefit in a lot of ways:
– Gain global exposure from working in a non-profit internship abroad
– Work in a meaningful industry where your work and efforts contribute to the greater good of society.
– Enhance your CV by gaining an international work experience from an international NGO internship.

What do interns do in Non Profit internships abroad?

When you get into non-profit internships abroad or remote non-profit internships, your daily routine would be specific to a field or revolve around various operations within the organisation, depending upon the size of the organisation and your job description.

While many interns would be asked to stick with one field, like marketing the organisation and engaging in outreach to specific communities, some interns will have a wider job responsibility, involving marketing, customer support, tech or more.

Does working in an NGO count as work experience?

Absolutely! Even if you have a previous work experience in an online NGO internship, it will still be effective for you to gain valuable practical knowledge and hands-on work experience in an industry, which will still be valid when looking for new career opportunities.