Inclusive Sustainable Development
Isla places intrepid humanitarians, change-makers, and entrepreneurs in internships abroad with dedicated global development professionals working alongside Isla's local partner organizations, social enterprises, and other institutions around the world.
Isla's internships support the the organizational capacity-building work of our local partners in Bulgaria, Kosovo, India, and Uganda. Interns improve their skills and knowledge while helping their host organization with their operations and outcomes.
Placing talented people inside purposeful partner organizations, Isla hopes to create opportunities for greater global understanding, cooperation, and community service.
Why intern with Isla?
Share all your academic and work experiences you have culminated in your lifetime with one of Isla's partner organizations. You will improve your skills while helping your host organization.. |
Enhance your academic studies and satisfy university practicum, capstone, or research project requirements while you gain valuable global work experience in your field of study.. |
Broaden your global perspective! Make lifelong personal and professional friendships. Build your global development skills and networks while experiencing a new culture. Apply today! |
Give a little. Gain a lot!
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Featured Internships
Isla looks forward to placing Miami University of Ohio students in internships for MU's 2022 Summer Workshop in Kosovo!
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How It Works
Click on the following steps to learn how it works....
1. Explore and discover the Options
Discover your Isla internship abroad options by first checking out our destinations in Europe, West Africa, and Asia; the sectors; and career fields in which we operate. This will help you choose your internship preferences. If you are undecided and need more guidance, we are always available to chat with you to guide you through the options and application process. You can choose from our list of internships or we can customize an internship just for you! What is important is that we help you find an internship that is a good fit for your particular skill set, background, and interests!
- For more information, contact us at info@isla-serve.org. We are also happy to arrange a Google Meet or Zoom call.
Sectors
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Agriculture
Arts, Culture & Social Impact Business Climate Change |
Education & Youth
Environmental Conservation Democracy and Governance Entrepreneurship |
Global Health and Medical
Human Rights & Social Justice Wildlife Conservation Workforce Development |
Career Fields
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Agriculture
Biodiversity Business Finance Business Management Business Marketing Career Guidance Communications Community Development Climate Change Democracy and Governance Diplomacy Digital Marketing Educational Theatre Elementary Education Energy Entrepreneurship Environmental Conservation |
Film and Art House
Fundraising Grant Writing Gender Global Health Grant Writing Higher Education Student Affairs History and the Oral Tradition Human Rights and Social Justice Hospitality and Tourism Journalism Music Festival Information Technology International Relations Makerspace Learning Environment Marketing and Social Media Maternal and Child Health Care Medical |
Natural Resources
Permaculture Political Science Public Relations Security Studies Sexual Reproductive Health Secondary Education Social Enterprise Development Social Entrepreneurship Tourism Urban Planning Website Development Wildlife Conservation Women and Youth Development Workforce Development |
For more information about internship opportunities in Bulgaria, Kosovo, India, or Uganda, contact Isla at info@isla-serve.org. We would be happy to arrange a Google Meet or Zoom call with you to guide you through the internship application and placement process.
2. the online application
- Once you have decided on your destination and internship choice(s), complete the online application on our website and submit the $75 application fee. You will be asked to upload your university transcripts, a resume (CV), and two letters of reference. Please note that you can save your application and go back to it at any time. It's easy!
- Upon receipt of your application and fee, Isla will give you a call to learn more about you to ensure that you are placed in the best fit internship just for you.
3. The Internship Placement
- An invitation to join Isla will be sent to you with a mutually agreed upon internship offer. We will also send you your Scope of Work and an internship contract.
- Pre-departure preparations begin with lots of guidance from the Isla team.
- Intern with Isla! Improve your skills while helping your host organization improve their operations and outcomes.
4. The Isla experience
- Your Isla internship will allow you to gain valuable international work experience, life skills, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the confidence to help you develop personally and professionally.
- During this time, Isla will monitor your stay to ensure that you are benefiting from your internship and host family experience. You will receive weekly sessions with your host supervisor and periodic reflection surveys from Isla.
- The beautiful part of your Isla internship is that you will improve your skills while helping your host organization improve their operations and outcomes.
* Please note that Isla is currently placing interns in shared apartments only and not with host families due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope if the situation improves interns will have a choice of shared apartments or a host family stay in the summer 2022.
What are Isla alumni saying?
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Ibeth Morales
University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy Before going to Kosovo, I knew that I wanted to be involved in development or international diplomacy. This internship just reaffirmed my passions for these areas as it showed me that making a difference really matters for those whose life you are going to be touching.
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Mira Tan
Miami University of Ohio International Studies Working closely with KWN's staff I had an opportunity to get a hands-on experience on what a feminist movement looks like, how it works and most crucially its impact toward improving and promoting the rights and the interests of women and girls. I really do appreciate this experience and I really hope I can come back to continue to collaborate with KWN.
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Margaret Rice
Yale University School of Public Health In addition to fulfilling a summer internship requirement for my Master's degree in global health, this experience provided valuable experiences and knowledge working in a global health context in Uganda.
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Jared Nunes
California Polytechnic University Sociology Major This Isla internship experience has allowed me to get first-hand experience in a field that is built upon working towards helping others, which drove me towards this internship in the first place. Thank you Isla and to my host organization!
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Jaclyn Williamson
Colorado School of Public Health Colorado State University I was mostly drawn to Uganda because I desired to work on global health issues. As an Isla intern, I gained experience in real-world applications of program development, implementation, and evaluation. I also conducted research for my Master's degree capstone project requirements.
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Cody Vandergrift
Miami University of Ohio International Studies & Psychology Many thanks to the Isla Team for your help with my faculty-led program and internship. Without Isla we would not have been able to experience Kosovo in the way that all of us students have. I truly believe that with the help of Isla and my host family, our experiences have been elevated!
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By providing the opportunity to intern abroad, Isla opens eyes, minds, and hearts
to the beautiful range of humanity that exists in our world.
to the beautiful range of humanity that exists in our world.
