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Four little buildings with different color on a beach in Cape Town.

Intern experiences South Africa Summer Internships

Lessons Learned from a Psychology Internship in South Africa

“This opportunity aligned perfectly with my career goals and allowed me to contribute to a meaningful cause while gaining insight into trauma-informed care in a real-world setting.” - Zarah, University…

r00tsApril 24, 2025

Kylie posing for a picture by the waterfalls while in her wildlife husbandry internship.

Alturas Animal Welfare Costa Rica Intern experiences Summer Internships

Impact Made From an Animal Welfare Internship in Costa Rica

“I wanted to immerse myself in a different culture, try a new way of life, and learn as much as I can in another country. I can definitely say I…

r00tsApril 16, 2025

Shayani enjoying time with the kids during her education internship in Malawi.

Butterfly Space Education Intern experiences Malawi

Impact Made From a Nonprofit Education Internship in Malawi

“Professionally, it has helped me find my career path and I am forever grateful for that. I know that I will be returning to Malawi soon!” - Shayani, John Hanson…

r00tsApril 10, 2025

Gender Equality Intern experiences South Africa

Lessons Learned from a Gender Equality Internship

“When I first learned about gender equality, the focus was predominantly on women. However, my internship emphasized the significance of also fostering safe spaces for men, allowing them opportunities to…

r00tsFebruary 7, 2025

Intern transplanting a young plant into the soil.

Brazil Environmental Management Intern experiences Iracambi

What to Expect From an Environmental Conservation Internship in Brazil

"I have learned that it is never too late to do what you love. I have also learned, or at least been reminded, just how much of a difference can…

r00tsJanuary 23, 2025

Smiling photography intern pointing at a display in Cape Town

Intern experiences Photography Projekt Ubuntu South Africa

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…

r00tsSeptember 24, 2024

Smiling person hugging a happy rescue dog

Animal Welfare

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…

r00tsSeptember 5, 2024

Photography

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…

r00tsJuly 25, 2024

Group of event management interns and staff posing for picture

Event Management Intern experiences Projekt Ubuntu South 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

Smiling woman standing by a lakeside walkway with colorful buildings behind her

Creative Writing Intern experiences Marketing and Communications Remote internships Roots Interns

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…

r00tsJuly 10, 2024

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Animal Welfare
Business Development
Community Development
Creative Writing
Education & Pedagogy
Engineering & IT
Environmental Management
Event Management
Fundraising
Gender Equality
Human Rights
Law
Marine Conservation
Marketing & Communications
Media & Design
Medical
NGO Management
Photography
Psychology & Social Work
Public Health
Wildlife Conservation