Our Local Partners
Many non-governmental organizations, social enterprises, and other institutions around the world seek international interns to meet their organizational, programmatic, and/or research needs.
Our Approach
Isla helps our partner organizations and social enterprises build their capacity to better serve their beneficiaries and communities by placing talented interns in meaningful internship positions. Our global development internships align with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Upon receiving your application, Isla professionals will match your particular skill set, education, and interests to one of our partner organizations where you will work on a specific project or projects that will keep you engaged during the duration of your stay in-country.
Rest assured, we provide guidance and support every step of the way!
Give a little. Gain a lot!
1. Explore and Discover the Options
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Discover our Isla destinations.
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Browse through our internship listings by a specific sector/career field.
Whatever you choose, we will customize an internship just for you! This means we will help you find an internship with one of our local or international partner organizations that is a good fit for your particular skill set, background, and interests and also meets the needs of your host organization!
If you are undecided and need more help, no problem! You can still apply! We are available via email at info@isla-serve.org or through a Google Meet call to guide you through the options and the application and placement process.
2. Complete the Online Application
Once you have decided on your destination and internship choice(s),
complete the online application and submit the $90 application fee.
You will need to submit your:
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University transcripts
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Your resume (CV)
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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 for an interview. We want to learn more about you to ensure the best fit internship placement.
3. Internship Placement & Acceptance
An Invitation to join Isla will be sent to you with your internship offer. We will also send a Scope of Work and an internship contract.
Pre-departure preparations begin with lots of guidance from the Isla team.
Learn about Isla internship program fees here.
Paying for your internship? Your university or college may offer scholarships and grants specifically to help defray the cost of an international experience, including internships abroad. If you're a student, contact your university's international or education abroad office. They will also help you with the numerous national scholarship programs, such as the Gilman, that offers funding for internship programs like ours. The Isla Team is available to coordinate with your university to help support with funding.
Combining funding sources can make your internship abroad doable and very affordable. Another option is crowdfunding. To learn more, click below.
4. The Isla Internship Abroad Experience
Gain valuable international work experience, life skills, new friends, and colleagues. You will also gain the confidence to develop personally and professionally while engaging in meaningful work.
Isla will provide guidance every step of the way before, during, and after your internship experience!
Any other questions?
Get in touch!