How do I find a subsidized internship abroad?

Location: Multiple destinations

Duration: 2 to 24 weeks

Start dates: all year round

Minimum language level: B1 in English

Minimum age : 18 years old

Engineering internships, nursing internships, veterinary internships, project management internships, teaching projects, environmental research… thanks to our many NGO partners, Real Step offers internships abroad all over the world and in all sectors.

Internships with NGOs are very popular with students today, who aspire to more “hands-on” missions than an internship with a company. Joining a team of experts (guides, researchers, project coordinators) and working as part of a team brings not only solid international experience but also unique personal enrichment in the humanitarian field.

Key advantages

• Gain international professional experience
• Acquire research and analysis methods and in-depth knowledge
• Working as part of a team, learning to manage a team
• Discover another culture and another way of working
• Contribute to a project that embodies the values of mutual aid and solidarity, with a real objective in mind

How an internship abroad works

International volunteer assignments are fully supervised by professionals, local staff and, if necessary, translators. Meals, supervision, local transport and accommodation are included for the duration of the placement.

Upstream, we take care of your application, travel arrangements (visa, insurance, etc.) and the signing of the internship agreement by the local tutor.

Once the assignment has been approved by the school and the host organization, the following documents must be provided:

– CV and cover letter in English

– Valid identification for the stay

Modular courses to suit all levels

Internships vary in length from 2 weeks to 24 weeks, and it’s entirely possible to find suitable assignments for all durations. Flexible internships allow students to manage their time around the project (free time, possibility of vacation or excursions before or after the project, etc.).

But the great advantage of internships with NGOs is that they can be tailored to suit your needs. In the case of long-term internships, the student trainee can combine several assignments in one destination (for example, in Thailand with the elephant protection internship or the coastal conservation internship) and even several other destinations if this condition is validated by his or her school/university.

Specific requests may be considered, such as the possibility of organizing preventive workshops during medical courses, or setting up specific programs (sports, art, etc.) during educational courses.

The most popular assignments for student internships

Biology and marine environment students

–Marine species internship in South Africa

–Marine conservation internship in Mexico

– Diving and data collection course in Fiji

Environment and ecology students

– National parks in Japan

– Rainforest conservation internship in Costa Rica

–Internship on an organic farm in Ireland

Animal care

– Black bear conservation in Japan

– Canine veterinary internship in Peru

– Research and wildlife internship in Namibia

Veterinary internships

– Veterinary internship in a nature reserve in South Africa

– Veterinary internship in a dog shelter in Sri Lanka

Medical internships

Nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, medical students:

– Medical and preventive training in Bali

– Nursing and medical internship in Guatemala

– India, Nepal, South Africa, Cambodia, Peru and many others

Psychology, specialized educators, education :

– Youth leader internship in Croatia

– Teaching internship in Argentina

– Specialized educator and teaching internship in India

Construction

Engineers: Construction sites in Nepal or Mexico, Peru, South Africa.

General channel

All projects, except those requiring experience or specific skills (medical or children’s).
Skills acquired on an international volunteering mission: project management, teamwork, daily use of English, international experience, adaptation to a different environment, etc.

INCLUDED IN PROGRAMS

24-hour emergency telephone assistance

Transferring the airport to the project

All equipment and materials required for the project

Experienced staff for follow-up and supervision

Meals during the project

Shared accommodation (in youth hostels or camps, depending on the project)

NOT INCLUDED

Additional excursions

Air transport

Travel and medical insurance

Personal diving equipment, e.g. mask, fins, wetsuit, stopwatch.

To take part in a subsidized internship abroad

• English level required: intermediate (at least B1)
• Vaccines: Diphtheria, Typhus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Anti-polio. Ask your doctor for advice on rabies vaccination and anti-malarial treatments.

To register you will be asked

• a copy of your passport
• an English CV
• travel insurance certificate
• a medical certificate signed by your doctor
• an extract from the criminal record

OUR PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS

Our NGO partners are members of the United Nations International Commission on Sustainable Tourism. All their initiatives and volunteer projects are led by experts in collaboration with the local population and national governments. All projects follow medium and long term objectives defined with local partners and respecting the United Nations sustainable development goals.

As a non-profit organisation, our volunteer projects are completely transparent. Volunteer contributions are used to cover project planning (reconnaissance, team recruitment and logistical support), direct field costs (transportation, lodging, staff meals) and finally to support the project itself. Without the physical and financial help of volunteers, this project would not have been possible.