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Best NGO Internships in Europe Portugal

Best NGO Internships in Europe

What are the Best Internships in Europe? When it comes to internships in Europe, there are plenty to choose from! There’s internships with big corporate companies, multinationals, small businesses, and…

KatrinaJanuary 14, 2025

Impact Made During a Photography Internship in Cape Town Value of Internships AbroadPreparing for your internshipPhotography

Impact Made During a Photography Internship in Cape Town

"Experiences like these shape my perspective for my profession as an artist, and personally as a man, and I am eternally grateful for it". - Sam, Coventry University The impact…

KatrinaSeptember 24, 2024

What is Animal Welfare & Why is it Important? Finding your internshipPreparing for your internship

What is Animal Welfare & Why is it Important?

Animal welfare is a topic that so many people care about, yet so few really understand. It’s such a broad umbrella term that encompasses so many different components of animal…

KatrinaSeptember 5, 2024

Frequently Asked Culture Shock Questions & Answers ResourcesPreparing for your internship

Frequently Asked Culture Shock Questions & Answers

Find out all the answers to your culture shock questions to help you prepare for your time abroad, including what it is and how to prevent it!

r00tsAugust 30, 2024

How Long Do Internships Last? Finding your internshipPreparing for your internship

How Long Do Internships Last?

So, you want an internship, how long should it last though? How long does an internship usually last? Internships come in all shapes and sizes. They can also serve a…

KatrinaAugust 14, 2024

What to Expect From an Internship in Portugal Preparing for your internshipPortugal

What to Expect From an Internship in Portugal

Well-known as a beach holiday haven, Portugal is often overlooked as an internship destination. However, there are some exciting things to know about internships in Portugal. Beyond the food, wine,…

KatrinaAugust 4, 2024

Why You Should Intern in Spain SpainValue of Internships AbroadPreparing for your internship

Why You Should Intern in Spain

Some of the best reasons to intern in Spain are to do with living and working there: trying the tapas, drinking the wine, experiencing the vibrant culture, attending the festive…

KatrinaJuly 31, 2024

How to Improve Language Skills Through Internships Abroad ResourcesValue of Internships Abroad

How to Improve Language Skills Through Internships Abroad

Find out all the ways to improve language skills you can take advantage of by interning abroad with us. You’ll learn faster and more efficiently by immersion!

r00tsJuly 31, 2024

Where to Do Photography Internships Finding your internshipPreparing for your internshipPhotography

Where to Do Photography Internships

I want to get into photography, where do I start? One of the best ways to kickstart a career in photography is with a photography internship abroad. They help build…

KatrinaJuly 25, 2024

How to Afford An Unpaid Internship Value of Internships AbroadPreparing for your internship

How to Afford An Unpaid Internship

Internships are a key stepping stone toward achieving your career goals. They give you skills, knowledge, and industry insights that translate directly to more mobility and freedom in your job…

KatrinaJuly 20, 2024

Lessons Learned During an Event Management Internship Event ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Lessons Learned During an Event Management Internship

Diego went on an exciting Event Management internship in South Africa and gained insight that he found useful in both his career and personal life.

r00tsJuly 17, 2024

6 Best Internships in Ecuador EcuadorFinding your internshipPreparing for your internship

6 Best Internships in Ecuador

With a choice of academic focuses, truly worthwhile projects to get involved with, and a collection of amazing destinations, our internship programs in Ecuador are fast becoming some of our…

KatrinaJuly 16, 2024

Insights from a Part-time Remote Intern & Full-time Student Value of Internships AbroadPreparing for your internship

Insights from a Part-time Remote Intern & Full-time Student

University Student + Part-time Internship: it is Possible! Kotomi, from Hong Kong, was a Content Writing Intern with Roots for four months. She participated in a part-time, remote internship as…

KatrinaJuly 10, 2024

What to Expect from Internships in the Philippines Preparing for your internshipPhilippines

What to Expect from Internships in the Philippines

If you want to know what to expect from internships in the Philippines, you need to look beyond the obvious. This archipelago of over 7,000 islands is famed among tourists…

KatrinaJuly 10, 2024

What to Expect from a Teaching Internship Abroad Value of Internships AbroadEducationPreparing for your internship

What to Expect from a Teaching Internship Abroad

A big part of what to expect from a teaching internship abroad is practical teaching experience. Really though, that’s just the start of it. Yes, a teaching internship abroad is…

KatrinaJuly 5, 2024

4 Best Countries for Medical Internships Abroad Finding your internshipPublic Health

4 Best Countries for Medical Internships Abroad

For aspiring medics and doctors, internships are an essential and unavoidable step in the early stage of their careers, but that doesn’t mean these programs have to be a tough…

KatrinaJuly 3, 2024

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During an Internship Resources

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During an Internship

Career skills, practical experience, and professional network contacts are all things you can expect to gain from an internship. However, internships can occasionally come with stress, burnout, anxiety, and imposter…

KatrinaJune 29, 2024

What to Expect from an Internship in the Netherlands ResourcesNetherlands

What to Expect from an Internship in the Netherlands

The land of windmills, tulips, beer, and bicycles has a lot to offer an intern. Beyond the fascinating history, distinctive culture, and thrilling travel opportunities, there are some truly exciting…

KatrinaJune 29, 2024

7 Reasons to do an Environmental Management Internship ResourcesEnvironmental Management

7 Reasons to do an Environmental Management Internship

Why do an environmental management internship? There are so many different reasons to do an environmental management internship, it takes a moment to unpack them all. An environmental management internship…

KatrinaJune 26, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Internships in Malawi ResourcesMalawi

Everything You Need to Know About Internships in Malawi

If you’re looking for an internship where your work makes a difference, you collaborate with passionate experts in their field, and you enjoy some travel delights along the way, then…

KatrinaMay 29, 2024

8 Reasons to do a Marine Conservation Internship ResourcesMarine Conservation

8 Reasons to do a Marine Conservation Internship

Diving to discover mysteries of the deep blue, swimming among technicolor schools of fish, aquatic creatures, and living on sun-soaked beaches — these are just a few things you’ll enjoy…

KatrinaMay 24, 2024

What Do Internships in Costa Rica Involve? ResourcesCosta Rica

What Do Internships in Costa Rica Involve?

What do internships in Costa Rica Involve? Jaw-dropping scenery, unbelievable wildlife, and some of the best conservation and sustainability opportunities on the planet. There's a good reason why we named…

KatrinaMay 15, 2024

7 Personal Impacts of Internships Value of Internships Abroad

7 Personal Impacts of Internships

When most people start searching for an internship, their first thought is to impress future employers, college professors, teachers, or even friends and family. How can an internship benefit you…

KatrinaMay 15, 2024

8 Best Education Internships Abroad EducationFinding your internship

8 Best Education Internships Abroad

There are a number of reasons education internships are some of our most popular programs. One thing is the necessity of internships for teaching majors. While students learn all the…

KatrinaMay 11, 2024

What to Expect from Internships in Cambodia ResourcesCambodia

What to Expect from Internships in Cambodia

So, you want to know what to expect from internships in Cambodia? You’ve probably heard about the friendly locals, easy Cambodia visa requirements, and low cost of living in Cambodia.…

KatrinaMay 3, 2024

7 Best Internships for Social Work Finding your internshipPsychology and Social Work

7 Best Internships for Social Work

Social workers play important roles in society. They provide disadvantaged communities and individuals with the services and resources they need to lead independent lives. Careers in social work can be…

KatrinaMay 2, 2024

What is a Sustainable Internship? Summer InternshipsEnvironmental ManagementFinding your internship

What is a Sustainable Internship?

To many, though they recognize their importance, the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a distant concept that holds little relevance to daily life. They certainly wouldn’t consider embarking on…

KatrinaApril 27, 2024

11 Best Wildlife Conservation Projects Research internshipsFinding your internshipWildlife Conservation

11 Best Wildlife Conservation Projects

Why is Wildlife Conservation Important? Wildlife conservation serves to protect and preserve species of animals and plants, as well as their ecosystems. In most cases, wildlife conservation projects aim to…

KatrinaApril 20, 2024

What is a Micro-Internship? Value of Internships Abroad

What is a Micro-Internship?

Micro-internships, meaning short-term work experience lasting anywhere from a few days to a month, take many forms. However, they typically consist of project-based assignments or a program of seminars, workshops,…

KatrinaApril 17, 2024

7 Best Internship Opportunities In Peru Peru

7 Best Internship Opportunities In Peru

When you hear ‘Peru’, what comes to mind? The ancient Inca history of Machu Picchu? Unique natural settings like the Rainbow Mountains and the Amazon River? Or do you think…

KatrinaApril 12, 2024

Everything You Need to Know About Post Grad Internships Resources

Everything You Need to Know About Post Grad Internships

First of all, congrats on earning your diploma! For newly graduated students, the leap from academia to the professional world often feels like a daunting jump into uncharted territory. Among…

KatrinaApril 3, 2024

How to Pursue Your Passion With Summer Internships ResourcesIntern experiencesSouth Africa

How to Pursue Your Passion With Summer Internships

If you're googling how to pursue your passion through internships this summer, then you know what a summer internship is and the real reason why you should do one. You…

KatrinaMarch 28, 2024

Can You Do An Internship After Graduation? Value of Internships Abroad

Can You Do An Internship After Graduation?

These days, there’s a lot of pressure on young people to get ahead in their careers. So much so that some think asking, “Can you do internships after graduation?” would…

KatrinaMarch 27, 2024

What to Expect From a Psychology Internship in South Africa Intern experiencesSouth AfricaPsychology and Social Work

What to Expect From a Psychology Internship in South Africa

“South Africa has etched a permanent place in my heart, and so has the organization I had the privilege of interning for. The love and connections I formed with the…

KatrinaMarch 23, 2024

5 Best Female Empowerment Internships Female EmpowermentSummer InternshipsFinding your internship

5 Best Female Empowerment Internships

What Are the Best Internships for Female Empowerment? Female empowerment is the promotion of women's autonomy, agency, and equal opportunities in all aspects of life. This is a widely supported…

KatrinaMarch 20, 2024

8 Best Summer Internships in 2024 Summer InternshipsFinding your internship

8 Best Summer Internships in 2024

8 Best Summer Internships in 2024 For all the future summer interns of 2024, that perfect time of year may still seem like a long way away. But that’s not…

KatrinaMarch 15, 2024

What Skills Can I Expect to Learn from an Internship? Value of Internships Abroad

What Skills Can I Expect to Learn from an Internship?

Career skills, practical experience, and professional network contacts are all things you can expect to gain from an internship. However, internships can occasionally come with stress, burnout, anxiety, and imposter…

KatrinaMarch 6, 2024

What to Expect from Internships in Brazil Brazil

What to Expect from Internships in Brazil

What do internships in Brazil involve? A nonprofit internship in Brazil offers a lot more than professional development. It's a chance to explore exotic cultures, witness jaw-dropping natural scenery, and…

KatrinaMarch 1, 2024

6 Best Internship Opportunities In Latin America Finding your internship

6 Best Internship Opportunities In Latin America

South and Central America are home to some of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. Everyone knows that. However, not everyone knows about the fantastic nonprofit internships in…

KatrinaFebruary 29, 2024

How to Find Internships With Animal NGOs ResourcesGap Year Internships

How to Find Internships With Animal NGOs

What are animal welfare NGOs and animal welfare nonprofits? They’re not-for-profit organizations dedicated to improving animal welfare or wildlife protection. They’re also fantastic places for internships with animals. There are…

KatrinaFebruary 23, 2024

Do You Need an Internship to Get a Job? Value of Internships AbroadGap Year Internships

Do You Need an Internship to Get a Job?

Do internships help you get a job? Of course. The career benefits of doing internships are innumerable. From your CV to your skillset to your outlook on work, doing an…

KatrinaFebruary 21, 2024

10 Best Gap Year Internships with NGOs Gap Year InternshipsFinding your internship

10 Best Gap Year Internships with NGOs

Ever pondered the prospect of hitting pause on the traditional trajectory of education or career and diving headfirst into a year of self-discovery and adventure? Welcome to the realm of…

KatrinaFebruary 19, 2024

Why You Might Want to do Multiple Nonprofit Internships Resources

Why You Might Want to do Multiple Nonprofit Internships

“My first experience with Roots was a perfect introduction to the organization’s values, so much so that I felt inspired to undertake one of the other internships they offered.” A…

KatrinaFebruary 15, 2024

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Kenya Kenya

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Kenya

Why go to Kenya for an internship? While often overlooked as an internship destination, the internship opportunities in Kenya are not to be missed. There are a whole heap of…

KatrinaFebruary 9, 2024

The Importance of an Internship Resources

The Importance of an Internship

We all know they can be helpful, but are internships important? Internships require a substantial time commitment and often less-than-ideal pay rates. So, it’s not unreasonable to ask ‘Why are…

KatrinaFebruary 7, 2024

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in Germany Germany

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in Germany

Learn all the reasons why Germany should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and find out what some of the current internships in Germany are!

r00tsFebruary 1, 2024

10 Best Remote Internships Remote internshipsFinding your internship

10 Best Remote Internships

Want to learn new skills without the time or funds to do it in person? Or perhaps you’d like to explore new career paths or make an impact on an…

KatrinaJanuary 30, 2024

How To Add An Internship To Your Resume Resources

How To Add An Internship To Your Resume

So you’ve completed a nonprofit internship abroad and are ready to hit the job market. You’ve learned new skills, experienced more, and achieved incredible things, but how can you start…

KatrinaJanuary 23, 2024

9 Best Internship Opportunities in South Africa South Africa

9 Best Internship Opportunities in South Africa

Are you ready for an extraordinary journey? Choose South Africa as your ultimate internship destination and immerse yourself in a captivating medley of diverse cultures, awe-inspiring landscapes, and rich political…

KatrinaJanuary 17, 2024

How to Get an Engineering Internship With a Nonprofit ResourcesEngineering & IT

How to Get an Engineering Internship With a Nonprofit

An engineering internship can take you to all kinds of places and involve you in a lot of exciting work. However, if you want to know how to find engineering…

KatrinaJanuary 12, 2024

4 Best Places To Do an Internship in Europe SpainCroatiaItalyGreecePortugal

4 Best Places To Do an Internship in Europe

Never mind asking where the best places to travel in Europe are - instead ask what’s the best reason to travel to Europe! One of the ideal ways to travel…

KatrinaJanuary 3, 2024

10 Reasons to Go to Tanzania for an Internship Tanzania

10 Reasons to Go to Tanzania for an Internship

Why go to Tanzania? There are a lot of reasons to visit Tanzania, and even more reasons to do internships in Tanzania. Its landscapes feature vast, open savannahs, dense forests,…

KatrinaDecember 29, 2023

12 Best Places for NGO Internships in 2024 Finding your internshipNGO Management

12 Best Places for NGO Internships in 2024

Where to Intern with NGOs in 2024 The last year has been a busy one for Roots. We’ve been working to expand the number of nonprofit internship programs we offer…

KatrinaDecember 27, 2023

6 Best Internships in Malawi Malawi

6 Best Internships in Malawi

Are you intrigued by the idea of aligning your passions with a cause? If the answer is yes, then join us as we unveil the best internships in Malawi, presenting…

KatrinaDecember 20, 2023

How To Get An Internship In Public Health With A Nonprofit ResourcesPublic Health

How To Get An Internship In Public Health With A Nonprofit

Any career in medicine or public health puts you in important, life-or-death situations. So, if you’re asking how to get a public health internship, then you’re going to be doing…

KatrinaDecember 18, 2023

Are Remote Internships Worth It? Value of Internships AbroadRemote internships

Are Remote Internships Worth It?

If you find yourself pondering whether remote internships are worth it, you’ve landed in the perfect spot to satisfy your curiosity and gain insights into whether these virtual experiences are…

KatrinaDecember 15, 2023

What to Expect from Internships in Mozambique Mozambique

What to Expect from Internships in Mozambique

Mozambique is often overlooked as an internship destination. Once you know what to expect from internships in Mozambique, you’ll realize what a crime that is. In the southeastern corner of…

KatrinaDecember 14, 2023

Lessons Learned during a Wildlife Conservation Internship Value of Internships AbroadZimbabweWildlife Conservation

Lessons Learned during a Wildlife Conservation Internship

What You’ll Learn from a Wildlife Conservation Internship “Some experiences are truly one-of-a-kind and cannot be replicated in one’s lifetime. From my perspective, this internship was such an extraordinary opportunity.…

KatrinaDecember 13, 2023

Why Do A Design Internship With A Nonprofit? ResourcesMedia and Design

Why Do A Design Internship With A Nonprofit?

The Advantages of Working for a Nonprofit as a Design Intern Media design is already an exciting career path for you to explore. One thing that can make it even…

KatrinaDecember 6, 2023

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Portugal Portugal

8 Reasons to Do an Internship in Portugal

Nestled along the sun-kissed shores of the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal emerges as an undiscovered gem waiting to captivate the hearts of adventurous travelers. From the pristine beaches of the Algarve…

KatrinaDecember 1, 2023

How To Pick The Best Place For A Nonprofit Internship Finding your internship

How To Pick The Best Place For A Nonprofit Internship

A nonprofit internship in the right destination can boost your career, broaden your mind, introduce you to new ways of life, and connect you with lifelong friends. How do you…

KatrinaNovember 23, 2023

A Guide to Doing an Internship in Zimbabwe ResourcesZimbabwe

A Guide to Doing an Internship in Zimbabwe

Interning with NGOs in Zimbabwe can be a career-boosting, life-enhancing, perspective-shifting experience. The wilds of nature, the contrasting ways of life, and the gratifying work of Zimbabwe internships can have…

KatrinaNovember 23, 2023

5 Best Internships in Zambia Zambia

5 Best Internships in Zambia

Are you interested in aligning your passions with a purposeful cause? Then embark on one of these internships that offer a gateway to a transformative experience where you work alongside…

KatrinaNovember 17, 2023

9 Reasons to Do an Internship in Ghana Ghana

9 Reasons to Do an Internship in Ghana

If you’re keeping an eye out for an extraordinary travel destination that offers a rich medley of culture, world-class food, African arts, and music, look no further than Ghana. It's…

KatrinaNovember 14, 2023

What to Expect from Internships in Ecuador Ecuador

What to Expect from Internships in Ecuador

Ecuador, a land of stunning biodiversity and a rich tapestry of culture, offers an unparalleled nonprofit internship experience. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes, contribute to vital projects, and expand…

KatrinaNovember 10, 2023

How to Find the Perfect Gap Year Internship Gap Year InternshipsFinding your internship

How to Find the Perfect Gap Year Internship

With so many possibilities out there, the question, ‘What can I do in my gap year?’, takes some thought. The good news is that if you’re looking to make friends,…

KatrinaNovember 8, 2023

Best Environmental Internships for 2024 Environmental ManagementFinding your internship

Best Environmental Internships for 2024

What Are the Best Internships in Environmental Management? The environmental sciences are one of the most meaningful fields you can build a career in. Environmental management careers let you spend…

KatrinaOctober 31, 2023

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in the Philippines Philippines

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in the Philippines

Imagine a place where stunning natural landscapes meet a melting pot of cultures, where professional growth is accompanied by personal enhancement, and where every day feels like an adventure. We’ll…

KatrinaOctober 27, 2023

How to Get a Nonprofit Event Management Internship Event Management

How to Get a Nonprofit Event Management Internship

Event management careers can be glamorous. Organizing a-list parties, award ceremonies, gigs, lectures, and conferences is an exciting way to spend your nine-to-five. However, event planning skills can help make…

KatrinaOctober 18, 2023

5 Best Reasons to Do an Internship in the Netherlands Netherlands

5 Best Reasons to Do an Internship in the Netherlands

Embark on a journey of personal and professional growth in the very heart of Europe. You might be wondering why do an internship in the Netherlands? Well, we are here…

KatrinaOctober 6, 2023

Best Places for Education Internships ResourcesEvent Management

Best Places for Education Internships

If you’re wondering what the best internships in Education are, then we’re here to help you find an Education internship that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaOctober 4, 2023

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in Cambodia Cambodia

10 Reasons to Do an Internship in Cambodia

Need an internship with unique career prospects, meaningful work, and exciting new experiences? Consider joining an international NGO in Cambodia! This Southeast Asian gem offers culture, history, delectable cuisine, and…

KatrinaSeptember 29, 2023

How to Get a Psychology Internship Finding your internshipPsychology and Social Work

How to Get a Psychology Internship

Want to gain hands-on experience in the field of psychology? Want to build skills, expand your knowledge, and expose yourself to networking opportunities? There’s a great way you can do…

KatrinaSeptember 27, 2023

What to Expect from an NGO Management Internship in Zambia Intern experiencesNGO ManagementZambia

What to Expect from an NGO Management Internship in Zambia

Read authentic advice and insights from our intern alumni, India, who spent time working for an NGO in Zambia with Roots.

KatrinaSeptember 25, 2023

Best Public Health Internships for 2024 Finding your internshipPublic Health

Best Public Health Internships for 2024

If you’re wondering what the best internships in public health are, then we’re here to help you find a public health internship that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaSeptember 15, 2023

What You’ll Gain From an NGO Management Internship in Zambia Intern experiencesNGO ManagementZambia

What You’ll Gain From an NGO Management Internship in Zambia

Find out what makes our NGO management internship in Zambia worthwhile, from lessons learned to impact made. This is what makes Roots internships unique!

KatrinaSeptember 12, 2023

7 Reasons Why Peru is Great for NGO Internships Peru

7 Reasons Why Peru is Great for NGO Internships

Learn all the reasons why Peru should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and find out more about our top internships in Peru!

KatrinaSeptember 6, 2023

6 Reasons to Consider Internships in Brazil Brazil

6 Reasons to Consider Internships in Brazil

Learn all the reasons why Brazil should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and get insights on some of the best Brazil NGO internships!

KatrinaSeptember 1, 2023

How to Get Wildlife Conservation Internships Abroad ResourcesWildlife Conservation

How to Get Wildlife Conservation Internships Abroad

If you’re wondering how to find internships in wildlife conservation, then we’re here to help you find a wildlife conservation internship suited to your goals.

KatrinaAugust 31, 2023

Everything You Need to Know to Get an Internship in Uganda ResourcesUganda

Everything You Need to Know to Get an Internship in Uganda

If you're thinking about doing an internship in Uganda, but you aren't quite sure where to start, we're here to help with expert advice.

KatrinaAugust 25, 2023

Best Marketing and Communications Internships for 2024 Finding your internshipMarketing and Communications

Best Marketing and Communications Internships for 2024

If you’re wondering what the best internships in Marketing and Communications are, then we’re here to help you find the best internship that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaAugust 23, 2023

5 Reasons Why Ecuador is the Perfect Destination for Internships Ecuador

5 Reasons Why Ecuador is the Perfect Destination for Internships

Embarking on an internship abroad is more than just a brief stint of work experience, it can also be a journey that can shape your career trajectory and broaden your…

KatrinaAugust 21, 2023

4 Best NGO Management Internships Finding your internshipNGO Management

4 Best NGO Management Internships

If you’re wondering where to find nonprofit management internships, then we’re here to help you find an NGO management that’s suited to your goals.

KatrinaAugust 18, 2023

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Zambia Zambia

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Zambia

Learn all the reasons why Zambia should be a destination you consider for your internship abroad, and find out what some of the current internships in Zambia are!

KatrinaAugust 11, 2023

What to expect from a Gender Equality Internship In Zambia Intern experiencesZambiaGender Equality

What to expect from a Gender Equality Internship In Zambia

Learn more about our female empowerment and gender equality internships in Africa by reading about the experience of our past intern in Zambia.

KatrinaAugust 9, 2023

Why Costa Rica is the Best Country for Internships Costa Rica

Why Costa Rica is the Best Country for Internships

For many of us, we think of Costa Rica as the ideal place for a relaxing and peaceful vacation, but this magnificent country can also be the ideal destination for…

KatrinaAugust 3, 2023

7 Best Fundraising Internships for 2024 FundraisingFinding your internship

7 Best Fundraising Internships for 2024

It’s true: money makes the world go around. Every nonprofit trying to make an impact relies on securing funds for their projects. Without it, a nonprofit’s work stops and the…

KatrinaJuly 26, 2023

5 Best Places in the World for Wildlife Internships Finding your internshipWildlife Conservation

5 Best Places in the World for Wildlife Internships

Where to go for Wildlife Internships? Nowadays, there are many wildlife conservation internships all around the world. Many people are drawn to these types of internships because they provide hands-on…

KatrinaJuly 24, 2023

5 Reasons to Do an Internship in Mozambique Mozambique

5 Reasons to Do an Internship in Mozambique

Why Intern Abroad in Mozambique Mozambique has one of the most stunning coastlines in Africa and some of the most exciting scuba diving destinations in the world. It also has…

KatrinaJuly 17, 2023

Lessons Learned from Summer Internships Abroad Value of Internships AbroadSummer Internships

Lessons Learned from Summer Internships Abroad

What do you hope to learn from a summer internship abroad? Most people who hear about summer internships might think “Great, here’s a way for me to fluff up my…

r00tsJuly 10, 2023

5 Reasons to Intern in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

5 Reasons to Intern in Zimbabwe

Why Intern in Zimbabwe? There are so many answers to this question. To see the Victoria Falls. To see the best safari experiences in Africa. To benefit from expert mentorship…

KatrinaJune 20, 2023

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Malawi Malawi

7 Reasons to Do an Internship in Malawi

Why travel to the warm heart of Africa? There’s more to internships in Malawi than just doing vital work. There are a hundred reasons why Malawi is an ideal internship…

KatrinaJune 12, 2023

Best Marine Internships for 2024 Finding your internshipMarine Conservation

Best Marine Internships for 2024

What Are the Best Internships in Marine Conservation? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll know that our oceans are under growing threat. Between ocean acidification and rising temperatures,…

KatrinaJune 7, 2023

What to Expect from International Internships in Ghana Ghana

What to Expect from International Internships in Ghana

Learn everything you need to know about what to expect from internships in Ghana, why you’d apply, and how to make the most of them.

KatrinaMay 25, 2023

7 Reasons to Apply for Remote Nonprofit Internships ResourcesRemote internships

7 Reasons to Apply for Remote Nonprofit Internships

Not sure if a remote internship will be everything you want and need? Here are some of the best reasons why you should consider remote nonprofit internships.

KatrinaMay 17, 2023

How to Find the Best NGO Internships for Law Students Finding your internshipLaw

How to Find the Best NGO Internships for Law Students

If you’re wondering what are the best internships for law students at NGOs, then we’re here to help you find a law internship that’s best suited for your goals.

KatrinaApril 26, 2023

A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Nonprofit Internship Resources

A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding the Best Nonprofit Internship

If you want to truly find the best nonprofit internships, you should be prepared to do your research. Here’s our guide to help you find nonprofit internships.

KatrinaApril 19, 2023

8 Key Internship Takeaways Resources

8 Key Internship Takeaways

Find out our best bits of advice based on lessons learned during internships with Roots. The biggest takeaway from internships may surprise you!

KatrinaApril 14, 2023

8 Worthwhile Nonprofit Summer Internships 2024 Summer InternshipsFinding your internship

8 Worthwhile Nonprofit Summer Internships 2024

Find unforgettable nonprofit internships to immerse yourself in. Opportunities in Africa and remotely will guarantee a memorable summer!

r00tsApril 12, 2023

Why you should consider creative writing internships with nonprofits ResourcesCreative Writing

Why you should consider creative writing internships with nonprofits

Why are creative writing Internships with nonprofits a great option, how to apply, what you’ll do as an intern, and how you’ll benefit from it.

r00tsMarch 14, 2023

What To Expect From a Social Entrepreneurship Internship Business DevelopmentMalawiIntern experiences

What To Expect From a Social Entrepreneurship Internship

Considering a career in social business? Here's how doing a social entrepreneurship overseas might help you.

r00tsJanuary 19, 2023

Nonprofit Photography Programs: The Impact of Humanitarian Photography Value of Internships AbroadPhotography

Nonprofit Photography Programs: The Impact of Humanitarian Photography

Learn about Roots' nonprofit photography programs and the impact of humanitarian photography from course convenor Anna Lusty

r00tsJanuary 16, 2023

What to Expect from a Social Work Internship in South Africa Intern experiencesSouth AfricaPsychology and Social Work

What to Expect from a Social Work Internship in South Africa

Read about one of our past intern's experiences and learn what to expect from social work internships in South Africa

r00tsNovember 30, 2022

A Guide to the best internship programs in Africa Finding your internship

A Guide to the best internship programs in Africa

Why do you want to intern abroad? Explore these top internship programs in Africa and all there is to know, from program details to pricing.

r00tsNovember 29, 2022

How an internship experience impacts your career Value of Internships Abroad

How an internship experience impacts your career

All you need to know about the career benefits of non-profit internships abroad. Whose career might benefit, and how.

r00tsNovember 2, 2022

What to expect from a wildlife internship in Africa Intern experiencesZimbabweWildlife Conservation

What to expect from a wildlife internship in Africa

Want to intern in wildlife conservation in Africa? Follow these wildlife tips and find out what to expect from your next internship abroad!

r00tsJune 10, 2022

Review of a Social Impact Internship in Zambia Community DevelopmentIntern experiencesNGO ManagementZambiaGender Equality

Review of a Social Impact Internship in Zambia

Find out what to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia - the highlights, the challenges, and the learning outcomes!

r00tsFebruary 25, 2022

Everything You Need to Know Before an Internship in South Africa ResourcesPreparing for your internshipSouth Africa

Everything You Need to Know Before an Internship in South Africa

Explore the option of doing an internship in South Africa! We're taking you through the basics of what to expect.

r00tsJanuary 25, 2022

What to Expect from a Community Development Internship in Africa Community DevelopmentMalawiIntern experiences

What to Expect from a Community Development Internship in Africa

Interested in doing a community development internship in Africa? Here are some useful insights from an intern in Malawi.

r00tsJanuary 12, 2022

Reflections on my remote marketing and communications internship Remote internshipsIntern experiencesMarketing and Communications

Reflections on my remote marketing and communications internship

After two months of valuable work with Roots, Emilia shares her experience on her remote marketing and communications internship.

r00tsNovember 26, 2021

What to expect from a women empowerment internship ResourcesFemale Empowerment

What to expect from a women empowerment internship

Want to intern in gender equality in Africa? Follow these women empowerment tips and find out what to expect from your next internship abroad!

r00tsNovember 12, 2021

8 Best internships in Africa in 2024 Finding your internship

8 Best internships in Africa in 2024

Best Internships in Africa: we have some great opportunities in 2022. Enjoy a rewarding and valuable work experience abroad!

r00tsNovember 11, 2021

Benefits of Doing a Summer Internship in Africa Value of Internships AbroadSummer Internships

Benefits of Doing a Summer Internship in Africa

A summer internship is a unique experience; work with Africa-based nonprofits and develop valuable skills by advocating for a worthy cause.

r00tsNovember 4, 2021

Grant Writing Internships: What to Expect ResourcesFundraising

Grant Writing Internships: What to Expect

If you're not sure what to expect from a grant writing internship or you simply want to know how to learn grant writing, then read on for all our best…

r00tsSeptember 16, 2021

What to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia EducationIntern experiencesZambia

What to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia

Unsure about what to expect from a social impact internship in Zambia? Explore our community-driven projects while making a difference.

r00tsAugust 13, 2021

Benefits of a Remote Writing Internship Creative WritingRemote internshipsIntern experiences

Benefits of a Remote Writing Internship

Read all about the benefits of a remote writing internship from one of interns, Moira! Read all about her story in our newest blog post.

r00tsMay 21, 2021

Tips for getting an internship with a nonprofit Resources

Tips for getting an internship with a nonprofit

Do you have a million questions about doing a NGO internship? We answer all of your questions in our Ultimate Guide to Nonprofit Internships.

r00tsMay 12, 2021

Debunking 5 myths about internships Value of Internships Abroad

Debunking 5 myths about internships

Ever heard any of these myths about ngo internships? Check out our blog post about Debunking 5 Myths about NGO internships.

r00tsMay 6, 2021

5 Top internships in South Africa that are worth your time Finding your internshipSouth Africa

5 Top internships in South Africa that are worth your time

What are the best internships in South Africa? Here's our list of amazing internships that are definitely worth your time - so check them out!

r00tsApril 20, 2021

5 reasons for doing a teaching internship EducationFinding your internship

5 reasons for doing a teaching internship

Here's some of the best education internships in Africa! It's a selection of exciting opportunities with nonprofit organizations.

r00tsApril 8, 2021

7 Reasons to do an Internship in Africa Resources

7 Reasons to do an Internship in Africa

Are you wondering why you should do an internship in Africa? Look no further, and read our 7 reasons to do an internship in Africa.

r00tsMarch 29, 2021

5 reasons to do a marketing internship with an NGO ResourcesMarketing and Communications

5 reasons to do a marketing internship with an NGO

Are you searching for a marketing internship? Look no further, this is our 5 reasons for doing your marketing internship with an NGO

r00tsMarch 10, 2021

5 Best places to intern in Africa Finding your internship

5 Best places to intern in Africa

Gain valuable professional exposure and skills while interning in Africa. Explore the best places for internships in Africa to further your career.

r00tsMarch 9, 2021

Announcing Meaningful Yoga Internship in South Africa Community DevelopmentIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Announcing Meaningful Yoga Internship in South Africa

Announcing new yoga internship in South Africa: commit to doing meaningful work with our partner, Project Ubuntu, located in Masiphumelele.

r00tsFebruary 10, 2021

5 reasons why you should do a summer internship in Africa ResourcesSummer Internships

5 reasons why you should do a summer internship in Africa

Are you considering getting a summer internship? This is five reasons why you should explore our summer internships in Africa.

r00tsFebruary 4, 2021

10 reasons why to choose human rights internships abroad ResourcesHuman Rights

10 reasons why to choose human rights internships abroad

Are you considering entering a career in human rights? This is 10 reasons why you should explore our human rights internships.

r00tsJanuary 29, 2021

10 Best Internships in Africa in 2024 Finding your internship

10 Best Internships in Africa in 2024

Here's some of the best internships in Africa in 2021! It's a selection of exciting opportunities with nonprofit organizations.

r00tsDecember 23, 2020

Jordan’s Experience During Her Gap Year Internship Gap Year InternshipsCreative WritingIntern experiences

Jordan’s Experience During Her Gap Year Internship

Interested in doing a gap year internship? Gap year student Jordan explains how she experienced her (remote) internship.

r00tsDecember 12, 2020

Doing a charity internship is good for your career Value of Internships Abroad

Doing a charity internship is good for your career

A charity internship is an obvious choice if you're considering a career in the nonprofit sector - but it can also help you in other fields.

r00tsNovember 9, 2020

How to find the right internship at an NGO Finding your internship

How to find the right internship at an NGO

Finding the right ngo internship can be difficult. Here are some tips and tricks to help you find the perfect NGO Internship in Africa.

r00tsAugust 28, 2020

Reasons for Doing a Communications Internship in Cape Town Marketing and CommunicationsSouth Africa

Reasons for Doing a Communications Internship in Cape Town

This internship will give you practical experience in communications and marketing. Let's not forget you will also have the chance to explore Cape Town!

r00tsAugust 24, 2020

Why do a writing internship with an NGO? ResourcesCreative Writing

Why do a writing internship with an NGO?

Doing a writing internship for an African charity will undoubtedly propel not only your writing abilities, but also your sense of self.

r00tsAugust 6, 2020

Reasons for Doing a Women’s Empowerment Internship in Africa ResourcesGender Equality

Reasons for Doing a Women’s Empowerment Internship in Africa

Why choose a women's empowerment internship in Africa? Discover these 4 amazing reasons why advocating for gender equality could be a great idea for you.

r00tsJuly 17, 2020

7 Effective Tips for Internship Success Remote internshipsIntern experiencesMarketing and Communications

7 Effective Tips for Internship Success

Saida, a remote intern, offers some advice on how to be equally productive when working remotely like she would in the Cape Town office.

r00tsJuly 8, 2020

NGO Internship in Cape Town: My Time in South Africa Research internshipsHuman RightsIntern experiencesSouth Africa

NGO Internship in Cape Town: My Time in South Africa

Lola found the perfect internship after finishing her university degrees. As a research intern, she gained valuable work experience in the nonprofit sector.

r00tsApril 8, 2020

Our Response to COVID-19 Resources

Our Response to COVID-19

While there is no outbreak of the Coronavirus in any of the countries we work in, we have adjusted our booking terms and conditions for all internships.

r00tsMarch 3, 2020

Projekt Ubuntu’s Social Impact Interns in Cape Town Intern experiencesSouth AfricaPsychology and Social Work

Projekt Ubuntu’s Social Impact Interns in Cape Town

Social Impact Interns in Cape Town: find out how our partner organisation Projekt Ubuntu is benefiting from having skilled interns on board.

r00tsJanuary 27, 2020

Reasons to do a photography internship in Africa ResourcesSouth AfricaPhotography

Reasons to do a photography internship in Africa

Why do you want to do an photography internship? Explore these amazing reasons for doing a photography internship abroad.

r00tsFebruary 13, 2020

My Experience in South Africa Changed My Life Gap Year InternshipsIntern experiencesSouth AfricaPsychology and Social Work

My Experience in South Africa Changed My Life

Paula did a Social Work and Psychology internship at Projekt Ubuntu. Now, she's writing about how this experience in South Africa changed her life!

r00tsNovember 20, 2019

On Winning a WYSTC Award – and Loving What We Do Intern experiences

On Winning a WYSTC Award – and Loving What We Do

Why it means so much to a small team like ours at Roots Interns to win a WYSTC award and be recognized for our own do-good work!

r00tsOctober 15, 2019

My First Time in Africa: Food Innovation Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

My First Time in Africa: Food Innovation Internship in Cape Town

Yara spent her first time in Africa doing a food innovation internship with Urban Harvest in Cape Town. Now she shares her experiences with us.

r00tsSeptember 9, 2019

Is it safe to travel to South Africa for an internship? ResourcesSouth Africa

Is it safe to travel to South Africa for an internship?

As an intern, your safety in South Africa is an important topic. We are here to give you some tips and advice to make sure you will have the best…

r00tsAugust 28, 2019

5 Reasons to Do an Ethical Internship Resources

5 Reasons to Do an Ethical Internship

Doing a non-profit internship can be a great and rewarding opportunity. Considering doing your internship abroad? A non-profit might be perfect for you!

r00tsAugust 28, 2019

Helping at a Day Care Center in Cape Towns’ Township Intern experiencesSouth AfricaPsychology and Social Work

Helping at a Day Care Center in Cape Towns’ Township

Helping at a day care center in Cape Town's township Masiphumelele with Projekt Ubuntu was a day with lots of smiles and valuable experiences. Read more.

r00tsMay 17, 2019

Assessing Bio Inspired Ways to Filter Grey Water in Cape Town Environmental ManagementResearch internshipsIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Assessing Bio Inspired Ways to Filter Grey Water in Cape Town

Roy reflects on his five-month research internship in Cape Town, where he probed bio-inspired methods of filtering grey water for fynbos irrigation.

r00tsMay 6, 2019

Six Months in Cape Town as an Advocacy and Human Rights Volunteer Human RightsIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Six Months in Cape Town as an Advocacy and Human Rights Volunteer

Interested in protecting the rights of refugees and migrants? Read Emiel's blog post who spent six months in Cape Town as an Advocacy volunteer.

r00tsApril 9, 2019

Why go Abroad for your Marketing Internship? ResourcesMarketing and Communications

Why go Abroad for your Marketing Internship?

Looking for an internship? Why not go abroad for your marketing internship? Read about your next opportunity at Roots Interns.

r00tsAugust 1, 2019

How can you add Value to your Nonprofit Internship? Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

How can you add Value to your Nonprofit Internship?

We looked at the impact of five different interns and how they are adding value to an environmental project called Fynbos for the Future

r00tsJanuary 7, 2019

Reflection on my 5 months Communications and Marketing Internship Intern experiencesMarketing and CommunicationsSouth Africa

Reflection on my 5 months Communications and Marketing Internship

Marie shares her experience about her dream Communications and Marketing internship, a great city and the best roommates she could have asked for.

r00tsJanuary 11, 2019

The Ultimate Guide on How to Prepare for an Internship in Africa Preparing for your internship

The Ultimate Guide on How to Prepare for an Internship in Africa

Paperwork, visa, insurance, accommodation, and more. These internship preparation tips are essential for everyone going on an internship abroad!

r00tsAugust 20, 2018

Reflection on a Summer Urban Farming Internship in Cape Town Summer InternshipsEnvironmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Reflection on a Summer Urban Farming Internship in Cape Town

Brij reflects on his Urban Farming Summer Internship in Cape Town: from permaculture to building a chicken tractor and improvising at workshops at schools.

r00tsAugust 7, 2018

How to finance an unpaid NGO Internship Resources

How to finance an unpaid NGO Internship

You have made the decision to do an international internship. But you don't know how to afford it? Here’s how you can finance your unpaid internship.

r00tsMay 23, 2018

5 Reasons for Doing an Unpaid Internship ResourcesBusiness Development

5 Reasons for Doing an Unpaid Internship

Why working for someone without getting paid? Here are 5 reasons why it's worth considering to do an unpaid Internship even though there's no salary!

r00tsMay 11, 2018

The Spirit of Ubuntu in a Township in Cape Town Intern experiencesSouth AfricaPsychology and Social Work

The Spirit of Ubuntu in a Township in Cape Town

At Projekt Ubuntu, I experienced the positive dynamics that shape both the community members and the interns and volunteers

r00tsOctober 29, 2018

Vincent’s amazing year with Urban Harvest Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Vincent’s amazing year with Urban Harvest

Vincent did an Urban Harvest internship and introduced plant-based water filters at local schools in Cape Town. Now his time is coming to an end. Read here.

r00tsDecember 27, 2017

6 Tips for Finding an Internship Abroad Finding your internship

6 Tips for Finding an Internship Abroad

What are your interests? Where do you want to go? For or non-profit? Paid or unpaid? Everything you have to consider when looking for the right internship!

r00tsOctober 15, 2018

4 reasons to do an environmental internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementSouth Africa

4 reasons to do an environmental internship in Cape Town

You don't have to be in a rural area for your environmental internship. We'll give you four reasons do an environmental internship in Cape Town.

r00tsOctober 27, 2017

3 Reasons to do an Environmental Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementEvent ManagementIntern experiencesMarketing and CommunicationsSouth Africa

3 Reasons to do an Environmental Internship in Cape Town

Why do you want an environmental internship? Explore 3 amazing reasons why you should consider an environmental internship in Cape Town.

r00tsAugust 3, 2017

4 Reasons Why NGO Internships are Important to Consider Resources

4 Reasons Why NGO Internships are Important to Consider

Doubts whether to have a corporate or NGO internship experience? Here are four reasons to do your internship with a grassroots non-profit organisation.

r00tsMay 3, 2017

Meet the Interns: Katie, Urban Greening Intern at Greenpop Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Meet the Interns: Katie, Urban Greening Intern at Greenpop

Urban greening is crucial in today's society and I was keen to learn more about it, so this Urban Greening Internship was an exciting opportunity for me.

r00tsMarch 9, 2017

What to pack for an internship in Cape Town? Preparing for your internshipSouth Africa

What to pack for an internship in Cape Town?

People often ask what to pack with the mother city's unpredictable weather. Roots Interns will give you tips on what to pack for an internship in Cape Town.

r00tsDecember 2, 2016

8 Reasons to do an Internship Abroad Resources

8 Reasons to do an Internship Abroad

Why do you want to do an internship abroad? Here are 8 great reasons to do an internship abroad, while making an impact.

r00tsNovember 25, 2016

Meet Our Interns: Sophia, Horticulture Internship in Cape Town Environmental ManagementIntern experiencesSouth Africa

Meet Our Interns: Sophia, Horticulture Internship in Cape Town

During her Horticulture Internship in Cape Town Sophia build a herb spiral, increased her awareness for nature and trees and enjoyed the mother city.

r00tsOctober 28, 2016

7 Reasons Why Cape Town is a Top Destination for Internships South Africa

7 Reasons Why Cape Town is a Top Destination for Internships

The question is no longer should I intern? But rather where should I intern? Regina gives you seven great reasons for an internship in Cape Town.

r00tsMay 12, 2017

Mentally preparing for an internship abroad Preparing for your internship

Mentally preparing for an internship abroad

Besides the practical things, you also need to prepare yourself mentally when you go for an or volunteer work placement or internship abroad. Some tips.

r00tsOctober 12, 2016