Remote Web Design Internship

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Create, edit, and design websites for nonprofits that align with your passions

Are you a budding web design entrepreneur? Flex your web design skills while contributing to a nonprofit organization.

As a web design intern, you will independently take on a varied set of tasks, including designing websites, updating and improving existing websites, and guiding nonprofit teams through managing their websites effectively. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain a lot of work experience and build a portfolio of websites. Note that you won’t be overseen by a professional web designer, and while your work can be adapted to your skillset, you’ll need to have a background of knowledge in web design. So, if you already have a strong foundation and would like to create meaningful change while strengthening your resume with tangible work experience, this is the internship for you.

ORGANIZATION

This remote internship has the benefit of doing project-based work with multiple nonprofit organizations throughout the world. Which organization you join will depend on their current needs and your availability. This provides an exciting opportunity to work with not just one, but several of our partners. These partners all do important work on the ground in areas such as human rights, gender equality, animal welfare, climate change, public health, and education. Throughout your internship you will have the opportunity to better these causes by improving their online presence and global reach. By spreading the mission of the organizations, they will be able to secure more funding, and you will be able to see evident change to the communities you will be helping.

TASKS & REQUIreMENTS

As a web design intern, you will have the unique opportunity to work with several of our partners depending on their needs. Your exact work will be tailored depending on your knowledge and background, so that you’ll gain the type of experience that you’re looking for, and you’ll be able to use your skills effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and building brand new (user-friendly) websites
  • Updating and improving current websites
  • Guiding nonprofit teams on how to manage their website effectively

Requirements

  • A self-starter attitude
  • Strong web design / development skills
  • An ability to work independently
  • A willingness to working with multiple partners, organizations, and teams
  • A portfolio of web design work so we can assess your level of proficiency

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

This is a remote internship, so you can work from the comfort of your home. If you would like to travel and work on the ground with an organization, don’t hesitate to reach out for more details!

DATES & RATES

Fee Breakdown

Internship start and end dates are flexible and will be discussed during the selection process.

What you’ll pay (2025 rates)

Placement fee USD 595

Inclusions

  • Careful matchmaking. It takes time to find the right internship for each person, and we take this process very seriously.
  • Initial interview with one of our team to gauge your skills, interests, and desired learning outcomes.
  • An academic internship eligible for university credit. Check with your university to confirm if this internship qualifies for credit or alternatively we can assist you with purchasing transfer credits.
  • An orientation program with your supervisor
  • Supervision and support during your internship
  • Regular check-ins during your internship with your supervisor
  • Troubleshooting if needed
  • A reference letter at the end of your internship
SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDING

QUICK FACTS

LOCATION: Remote
PROGRAM FOCUS: Nonprofit Organizations
TASK FOCUS: Web Design
LENGTH: Min. 8 Weeks
COST: USD 595

REVIEWS

“I am happy to say that it was a pleasure working with Roots! Thanks a lot for getting me the remote monitoring & evaluation internship, it was really a good experience! Thanks so much for constantly checking if things were okay and enjoyable!”

Ariane, RwandaMonitoring & Evaluation Internship, Rwanda
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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Sharpen your web design skills by taking on a variety of tasks
  • Be part of a well-established nonprofit organization, and gain a good understanding of the day to day running of their programs
  • Contribute to an important cause
  • Have the flexibility of working remotely
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HOW TO APPLY

If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:

APPLY

Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.

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SPEAK WITH AN ADVISOR

We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.

INTERNSHIP MATCHING

If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.

PAYMENT

If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.

CONFIRMATION

Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.

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