World Endeavors International Youth Development interns have the chance to make a difference in the lives of young people by providing opportunities to engage in constructive activities, be involved in their communities, and take pride in their own skills, actions, and successes. As an added perk, they also gain valuable career experience in their field. Working alongside experienced youth workers, interns assist with activities and projects that may include developing and implementing training workshops, coaching sports teams, putting on plays, and planning family night activities. Some interns work at summer or winter educational camps, where they help plan activities and field trips.
International Internships in Youth Development
WHAT TO EXPECT ON AN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
Working with youth successfully takes much patience and energy; however, the flexibility and adaptability to handle changing conditions and factors out of one’s control are also incredibly important. Interns should be receptive to experiencing and using new and different approaches of working with youth. Interns will also need to have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the willingness to work varying hours, depending on the organization where they are placed.
HIGHLIGHTS & BENEFITS
- With a World Endeavors Youth Development internship abroad, there is ample opportunity for interns to gain a unique understanding of how challenges which may seem unrelated to youth development are actually inexorably tied to the goal of meeting the needs of today’s children.
- Interning in another country offers unique insight into youth development requirements and approaches within different communities and cultures.
- Youth development interns gain greater cultural fluency and a broader perspective on the trials and rewards of this field.
Our youth development Internships
Check out all our incredible Youth Development internships in some of the top global destinations for social welfare programs. It’s time to change YOUR world!
Youth Development Internship with NGO in Argentina
Youth Development Internship with NGO in Argentina
Work with inspiring youth at an NGO that is fully run by young volunteers. More than 650 volunteers strive to empower young people to build an increasingly democratic and inclusive society founded on human and youth rights. One of its educational projects is the Model UN, in which young high school students assume the diplomatic role in a simulation and discuss critical topics for the international community.
Youth Development Internship in Thailand
Youth Development Internship in Thailand
Within the framework of Thailand, Youth Development interns support experienced educators in a range of projects, including the development and execution of interactive workshops, mentoring and coaching sports teams, organizing youth plays, and coordinating family night activities to bring the community together.
Youth Development Internship in Spain
Youth Development Internship in Spain
As Youth Development interns in Spain, individuals actively contribute to the work of experienced educators by participating in projects that include designing and delivering workshops, coaching and mentoring sports teams, coordinating youth plays, and planning engaging family night activities.
Youth Development Internship in South Africa
Youth Development Internship in South Africa
The role of Youth Development interns in South Africa entails collaborating with experienced educators on various projects, such as the creation and implementation of engaging workshops, providing guidance and support to sports teams, coordinating entertaining youth plays, and organizing inclusive family night activities.
Youth Development Internship in Morocco
Youth Development Internship in Morocco
In Morocco, Youth Development interns work closely with experienced educators, supporting them in diverse projects that involve planning and conducting workshops, coaching and mentoring sports teams, organizing youth plays, and arranging family night activities to foster a sense of community.
Youth Development Internship in Italy
Youth Development Internship in Italy
Youth Development interns based in Italy actively assist experienced educators in a wide range of initiatives, including the design and execution of interactive workshops, mentoring and guiding sports teams, coordinating entertaining youth plays, and organizing inclusive family night activities.
Youth Development Internship in Ireland
Youth Development Internship in Ireland
Within the context of Ireland, Youth Development interns collaborate with experienced educators to assist in various projects, such as the development and facilitation of workshops, coaching and mentoring sports teams, overseeing youth plays, and planning and executing family night activities.
Youth Development Internship in Ecuador
Youth Development Internship in Ecuador
In Ecuador, Youth Development interns play a vital role in supporting experienced educators by actively contributing to projects, including the creation and delivery of meaningful workshops, mentoring and training sports teams, arranging captivating youth plays, and organizing memorable family night activities.
Youth Development Internship in Czech Republic
Youth Development Internship in Czech Republic
The role of Youth Development interns in Czech Republic involves assisting experienced educators in diverse projects, encompassing the planning and implementation of interactive workshops, mentoring and coaching sports teams, organizing engaging youth plays, and coordinating enjoyable family night activities.
Youth Development Internship in Costa Rica
Youth Development Internship in Costa Rica
Interns specializing in Youth Development in Costa Rica collaborate with seasoned educators to contribute to a range of initiatives, such as designing and facilitating workshops, providing coaching for sports teams, coordinating entertaining youth plays, and organizing exciting family night events.
Youth Development Internship in Argentina
Youth Development Internship in Argentina
In Argentina, Youth Development interns support experienced educators by actively participating in various projects, including the creation and execution of engaging workshops, mentoring sports teams, organizing youth plays, and coordinating family night activities.
Every World Endeavors Internship Program Includes
Our internships are as unique as the countries that host them, but there are program features that unify all of our internship experiences.
YOUR INTERNSHIP
- Professional customized internship placement
- Year-round program availability
- Flexible durations from 1 to 6 months, depending on the destination
CAREER READINESS PROGRAM
- Resume clinic and interview skills workshop
- One-on-one coaching
- Professional competencies development
ACCOMMODATION
- Housing vetted and selected with quality, safety and proximity to your placement in mind
CAREER AND ACADEMIC INTEGRATION
- Re-entry handbook and support
- Academic credit facilitation
- Post-program assistance with resume updates and completion certificate
- World Endeavors Alumni Network
TEAM OF EXPERTS
- Dedicated one-on-one advisor
- Local on-site coordinator
- Internship placement supervisor
PEACE OF MIND
- Comprehensive travel medical insurance (not included with internships in the UK)
- Mental Health First Aid-certified staff
- 24/7 emergency travel assistance (not included with internships in the UK)
- Professional liability insurance
Our Top Intern Abroad Destinations
World Endeavors volunteers support communities in several destinations in Africa, the Americas, Asia and Oceania. Our programs are located in a variety of sites, including urban and rural, economically developed and developing, and English-speaking and non-English speaking.
Types of Education & Social Sciences Internships
Kick-start your career by selecting an internship that aligns with your professional goals. Don’t panic if you don’t see your preferred career path listed! Our advisors are proud of their ability to find great internships in interesting locations and will be able to match you to the best internship.
How to choose the best Internship program
Choosing your internship program is easy when you evaluate your priorities. Follow these steps to guide you toward your ideal program.
Explore a New Career
Interning abroad offers a great opportunity to explore your professional and personal interests, and help define your career path. Peruse our internship fields and past examples to find the best fit.
Choose Your Dream Destination
Finding a meaningful way to combine interning and travel to your dream location is a big incentive. Carefully consider which destinations suit your interests and international internship goals.
Improve Language Skills
Immersing yourself in a language-rich environment is the ultimate method for developing fluency. If language-learning is your goal, favor destinations that use your language of choice.
Fit your budget
Explore scholarships and financial aid to determine if these may impact your destination options. Consider the overall cost of the program and cost of living in-country to identify the optimal match.
Try our program finder to filter based on your choices.
Intern Abroad FAQs
Where will I intern?
While some organizations have a list of open internships and place applicants in those positions, we work in the opposite direction. We first learn about you, your interests, goals and experience, and then actively pursue the internship that provides you with experience directly relevant to your future career.
What will I be doing at my internship?
Our internships are customized to fit each individual’s goals, interests, and skill level. We consider all of these things and then make a placement accordingly. Therefore, we don’t have specific internships “set aside” waiting for people to fill them. We have placed interns in both small and large companies, but due to confidentiality of our host companies and organizations we are not able to provide a list of companies.
If I am accepted into the program, am I guaranteed an internship?
We are confident in our ability to find impactful, skill-building internships. If you are accepted into our program, we guarantee that we will find you a placement in your first or second choice field.
Do I need to have experience?
We arrange rewarding internship placements for people with all levels of experience. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an expert in your field, a successful experience requires a positive approach and a mind open to learning, growing and strengthening your skills.
Are the internships paid?
We really wish we could offer paid internships, but all of the internships we coordinate are unpaid placements. Paid internships abroad are few and far-between, as they require a different type of visa that is difficult to attain, and they also require sponsorship by the host company, which is quite costly for them. The goal of our program is to provide meaningful, hands-on experience in your specific profession or field of study that will give you a competitive edge in the job market and make you valuable to employers who are globally minded. If you are seeking a placement to help you gain international experience, improve your skills in your field and enhance your resume, our program provides the perfect opportunity.
What companies do you work with?
Our internships are customized to fit each individual’s goals, interests, and skill level. We consider all of these things and then make a placement accordingly. Therefore, we don’t have specific internships “set aside” waiting for people to fill them. We have placed interns in both small and large companies, but due to confidentiality of our host companies and organizations we are not able to provide a list of companies.
Is there a cost to particiate?
We strive to provide immersive, life changing, and professionally rewarding programs for our interns. Our programs are designed as a comprehensive “program” instead of just the internship so that we can provide a full experience for our participants. The program fees we charge include the in-country expenses (housing, insurance, orientation, etc.) and also the dedicated work that goes behind finding a customized, one-of-a-kind, international internship placement.
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STEP 1
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