Local Impact. Global Change.

Internships

Are you looking for an internship opportunity where you get to contribute to real community challenges and solutions? 

If you want to make a difference through meaningful, considered action that makes an enduring and systemic impact – GVI internships are for you. 

You can either travel and immerse yourself in new communities by joining an internship abroad; or contribute to vital project work from the comfort of your home – or anywhere, really – by joining one of our virtual internships.

Community is at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to project work that is locally-led and highly ethical – from gender equality and public health to construction, teaching and early childhood development.

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Positive
impact

Build a better world by contributing to vital, locally-led project work that strives for a more just and equitable future.
Ethical<br/>work

Ethical
work

In line with the UN’s SDGs, we are committed to ethical and sustainable engagement with our local partners and communities.
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Beautiful
community

Learn from the world’s most unique and significant cultures, in breathtaking remote locations.

Discover the best internship opportunity for you

Everyone’s invited. Get up to 80% of your program fees covered.

GVI Foundation Grants are now available for community development programs abroad. Up to CAD 10,000 based on your motivation and circumstances. Apply by 31 Oct.

2 – 12 weeks
Internships

Get broad exposure to a variety of community initiatives.

4 – 24 weeks
Virtual internships

Work remotely on real projects for community partners.

4-24 weeks
Research
fellowships

Conduct research to contribute to community solutions.

24 weeks
Professional
apprenticeships

Get a three month placement to work for a community partner.

1-12 weeks
Volunteering
programs

Contribute to ethical community programs grounded in ethics.

Choose a program focus

Planet

Conservation

Marine conservation
Help restore marine ecosystems and protect marine species.
Wildlife conservation
Work to protect biodiversity and aid in wildlife conservation.
Endangered species conservation
Help to preserve endangered animal and plant species.
Habitats and ecosystems
Contribute to the monitoring of vulnerable habitats.
Climate change
Help mitigate the effects of climate change on threatened ecosystems.
Community-based conservation
Work with communities to conserve their local wildlife and biomes.
Animal care
Work hands-on to preserve animal species and their habitats.
People

Community development

Women's empowerment
Support women and girls with access to equal opportunities.
Gender equality
Advance gender equality initiatives around the world.
Justice, diversity and inclusion
Help to create a world that’s fair and equitable for all.
Teaching
Teach English to help improve academic and job opportunities.
Public health
Educate communities on health, hygiene and disease prevention.
Community development
Help make a lasting impact in underserved communities.
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