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Internships

The following are the most recent internships that have been either posted by a select number of websites, or come to my attention through email, listserv, or other means.

By no means is this an exhaustive list and I welcome you to visit the links that follow for further opportunities. Also, many of the organizations listed in the Resources section will inform you of any current or potential opportunities, and provide you with information on how to apply and increase your chances of obtaining an internship.

Current Internships

Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment
Youth Volunteer Leadership Program
Deadline: dependent upon funding

Internship Organizations


CIDA
+/-6 month development-focused
CIDA's International Youth Internship program is an employment program for young Canadian professionals (ages 19 to 30 inclusive). It offers post-secondary graduates the opportunity to gain valuable international development work experience...

NetCorps
6 month information technology
Every NetCorps assignment is different, as are the partners and locations. Tasks may range from establishing Internet connections, preparing manuals and documentation, and designing and providing skills development to creating websites, developing databases, networking workstations and setting up and configuring hardware...

Canadian Peacekeeping Centre
6-12 months in Ottawa or Montreal
PPC interns gain professional experience in a stimulating learning environment. They are directly involved with the Centre's programs, usually supporting the development and delivery of courses, exercises, and other activities. In addition, interns are encouraged to develop their own personal research topics under the direction of the Director, Research and Program Development...

Horizon Cosmopolite
internship and volunteer work opportunities
At HorizonCosmopolite, our mission is to bring together people from different cultures and to develop a lasting solidarity between them. Through our various internships and exchange programs, we promote the development of new attitudes, knowledge, and skills in order to encourage a society that is just, harmonious, and respectful of its environment. We believe that educational intercultural exchange programs equip participants with the tools necessary for change in today's global world. The programs help participants to develop the skills needed to make a positive contribution to society...

Right to Play
6+ month internships in refugee camps
Various opportunities revolving around sports-related educational activities in refugee camps and cities affected by war.

Global Change Game
Global Change Game Facilitator
The Global Change Game is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to making a better world through grassroots global education. Based in Winnipeg, the Game trains volunteers to facilitate performances of its award-winning simulation event in the nation's high schools, universities and community gatherings.

As a Global Change Game facilitator, you would be part of a dynamic group of youth educators helping people explore global issues in an exciting, hands-on fashion while obtaining valuable skills for your own personal development. To date over 50 volunteers have served as facilitators throughout the Game's ten-year history, allowing nearly 25,000 people to gain a new perspective on their world.