International Opportunities
Exploring international internships and work opportunities can be a transformative experience that pushes you outside your comfort zone and fosters personal and professional growth. Engaging in work abroad not only broadens your cultural perspectives, but also helps build valuable life skills like adaptability, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving in diverse environments.
Au Pair International program to live with a host family and care for the children
BUNAC Five-week to two-year programs volunteering or working abroad
Bushwise One-year professional safari field guide certification in South Africa
Cultural Vistas Non-profit organization offering internships abroad, professional fellowships, and work-study programs in Argentina, Germany, Russia, Spain, and U.S.A.
Critical Language Scholarship Program Fully-funded seven- to ten-week intensive language instruction and extensive cultural enrichment experiences held overseas for undergraduate, master's degree, and Ph.D. students
Education Canada For the educational job seeker, the Education Canada Network offers a free, nationwide online database of educational employers currently seeking to fill positions in teaching, administration, and support staff areas.
EscapeArtist.com lists openings for 40 countries along with advice on lifestyles and living overseas, and a free subscription to Escape From America magazine.
Foundation for Sustainable Development offers volunteer and intern abroad programs that collaborate with underserved communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to work towards development solutions.
Global Vision International features field work placements and career opportunities in the areas of sustainable development; biological and zoological research; environmental education; conservation; and much more.
GoAbroad International education and experiential travel resource, including studying, teaching, volunteering, and working abroad
IAESTE The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience offers internship programs and short-term experiential programs in the United States and abroad.
Idealist Posts international and non-profit-oriented jobs, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities
iHipo Large database of international jobs and internships
Institute for Central American Development Studies Study abroad programs in Costa Rica and Nicaragua, taking intensive Spanish coursework and volunteering
International Careers Consortium Career resources for international work
Jobted is a resource for jobs and careers across the UK.
OverseasJobs.com has international job opportunities for professionals, expatriates, and adventure seekers.
Peace Corps International volunteer programs with focus areas in education; youth and community development; health; business and information and communications technology; agriculture; and environment.
Restless Development Volunteer programs in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia working with rural youth and communities. U.K.-based training prior to volunteering abroad.
TotalJobs.com for jobs in the U.K. in many fields
Transitions Abroad includes a large section on work abroad, which covers international jobs, internships abroad, short-term work, teaching English, and volunteering abroad.
Volunteer Abroad Search database for opportunities to volunteer, intern, study, teach, and work abroad. Also has airfare, hostel, insurance, and other useful information.
WorkingAbroad.com is an international networking service for volunteers, workers, and travelers on volunteer projects in over 150 countries worldwide. Projects can be short term, long term, paid, unpaid, skilled, unskilled: it all depends on your needs, qualifications, and personal interests.
World Learning Study abroad opportunities for undergrads, master’s, and continuing education programs in international education and sustainable development. A non-profit organization operating in 77 countries, committed to fostering global citizenship and promoting social and economic justice.