Volunteer, Internship and mentoring opportunities in the International Development Sector
Hello Friends, 💕
You may be wondering😟 how to navigate through the ID sector. well, I bring you good news. Its easier to make a good entry through volunteering, signing up to be mentored and taking up unpaid internship positions.😍
Before I got my full-time job in the ID sector, I volunteered for free with a lot of local and international NGOs. VSO, Doctoora e-health, UNV online and so many others. I still do because I am passionate about humanity. So if you are like me but haven't figured out where to start, not to worry I have made the search easier for you by compiling below where you should be looking. This is not an exhaustive list but you will find it really helpful. ID opportunities range from Health, Food Security, Inclusive Education, Active governance, Climate change, poverty eradication, gender equality.etc.
The ONE Campaign
The ONE Champions program is a one-year volunteer program that is entering its 5th year in Nigeria and we’re looking for passionate campaigners to join the 2020 cohort.
The deadline is 6th April!
https://act.one.org/survey/one-champions-nigeria-2020/
United Nations Volunteers
This is so flexible as it offers opportunities to either volunteer abroad or online.
but you need to create a profile and apply for special calls. Make sure you keep your profile active and constantly updated to increase your chances of being called.
https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
https://www.unv.org/
Tree Sisters
TreeSisters is a UK charity regd. number 1149961 that promotes feminine education and empowerment towards environmental restoration primarily in respect of reforestation. The charity enrolls women into giving back to the environment by donating to restore tropical forests.
https://treesisters.org/join/volunteer
Junior Achievement Nigeria
Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) delivers practical, experiential hands-on programs under the three pillars of financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship to young people between the ages of 5 and 27.
https://ja-nigeria.org/volunteers/
InsideSherpa
InsideSherpa offers real experience in venture capital, investment banking, law, management consulting & more with our company backed virtual internships
https://www.insidesherpa.com/
WIAN
The Women in International Affairs is a thriving digital start-up that seeks to influence the international sector and support aspiring international female professionals. WIAN equips women with the skills and information they need through their resources, events and lifestyle content. WIAN offers both virtual internship and mentorship programs for young and budding professionals.
There are deadlines to their application so you need to always check to see when they are open.
https://www.wianetwork.com/volunteer-with-us
https://www.wianetwork.com/mentorship
World Food Program
Volunteering with the World Food Programme (WFP) means helping millions of people around the world. WFP volunteers make a difference every day, contributing their expertise and experience to add value to the organization in different functional areas. WFP offers the opportunity for volunteers to work in the areas they know best while helping the organization achieve its goal of Zero Hunger
https://www.wfp.org/careers/volunteers
Intra Health
IntraHealth internship opportunities allow students and recent graduates to gain direct experience in one of IH key program areas—HIV/AIDS, family planning, maternal and child health, or health systems strengthening—as well as in cross-cutting technical areas and program development
https://www.intrahealth.org/internships
World Bank Internships
They offer diverse programs for young professionals and students. Check the site regularly to see when calls are made
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships
WHO Internship positions
This is offered to students/graduates/early career and young professionals with a special interest in health.
https://www.who.int/careers/internships/en/
Volunteer Forever
You can volunteer, intern or teach abroad by connecting through this platform. They also offer travel scholarships to help you enjoy the best of your service
https://www.volunteerforever.com/intern-abroad/
VSO
I have personally volunteered with VSO and it was an enriching experience. Volunteers receive a lofty support package to assist them to have the best of their stay. VSO offers youth, professional and international corporate volunteer opportunities that are rewarding.
https://www.vsointernational.org/
Khaya Volunteer
They provide volunteering opportunities for international travelers that are both unique and as affordable as possible with high standards of service and facilities.
http://www.khayavolunteer.com/
Yah! 🙋🙌🙌🙌So no more excuses, browse all the links to select the ones you find interesting. I will advise doing more than one internship to explore different career options available in the ID sector.
If you found this helpful, pls don't forget to drop a comment. I can't wait to read them.
Picture credit: Google images
You may be wondering😟 how to navigate through the ID sector. well, I bring you good news. Its easier to make a good entry through volunteering, signing up to be mentored and taking up unpaid internship positions.😍
Before I got my full-time job in the ID sector, I volunteered for free with a lot of local and international NGOs. VSO, Doctoora e-health, UNV online and so many others. I still do because I am passionate about humanity. So if you are like me but haven't figured out where to start, not to worry I have made the search easier for you by compiling below where you should be looking. This is not an exhaustive list but you will find it really helpful. ID opportunities range from Health, Food Security, Inclusive Education, Active governance, Climate change, poverty eradication, gender equality.etc.
The ONE Campaign
The ONE Champions program is a one-year volunteer program that is entering its 5th year in Nigeria and we’re looking for passionate campaigners to join the 2020 cohort.
The deadline is 6th April!
https://act.one.org/survey/one-champions-nigeria-2020/
United Nations Volunteers
This is so flexible as it offers opportunities to either volunteer abroad or online.
but you need to create a profile and apply for special calls. Make sure you keep your profile active and constantly updated to increase your chances of being called.
https://www.onlinevolunteering.org/en
https://www.unv.org/
Tree Sisters
TreeSisters is a UK charity regd. number 1149961 that promotes feminine education and empowerment towards environmental restoration primarily in respect of reforestation. The charity enrolls women into giving back to the environment by donating to restore tropical forests.
https://treesisters.org/join/volunteer
Junior Achievement Nigeria
Junior Achievement Nigeria (JAN) delivers practical, experiential hands-on programs under the three pillars of financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship to young people between the ages of 5 and 27.
https://ja-nigeria.org/volunteers/
InsideSherpa
InsideSherpa offers real experience in venture capital, investment banking, law, management consulting & more with our company backed virtual internships
https://www.insidesherpa.com/
WIAN
The Women in International Affairs is a thriving digital start-up that seeks to influence the international sector and support aspiring international female professionals. WIAN equips women with the skills and information they need through their resources, events and lifestyle content. WIAN offers both virtual internship and mentorship programs for young and budding professionals.
There are deadlines to their application so you need to always check to see when they are open.
https://www.wianetwork.com/volunteer-with-us
https://www.wianetwork.com/mentorship
World Food Program
Volunteering with the World Food Programme (WFP) means helping millions of people around the world. WFP volunteers make a difference every day, contributing their expertise and experience to add value to the organization in different functional areas. WFP offers the opportunity for volunteers to work in the areas they know best while helping the organization achieve its goal of Zero Hunger
https://www.wfp.org/careers/volunteers
Intra Health
IntraHealth internship opportunities allow students and recent graduates to gain direct experience in one of IH key program areas—HIV/AIDS, family planning, maternal and child health, or health systems strengthening—as well as in cross-cutting technical areas and program development
https://www.intrahealth.org/internships
World Bank Internships
They offer diverse programs for young professionals and students. Check the site regularly to see when calls are made
https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers/programs-and-internships
WHO Internship positions
This is offered to students/graduates/early career and young professionals with a special interest in health.
https://www.who.int/careers/internships/en/
Volunteer Forever
You can volunteer, intern or teach abroad by connecting through this platform. They also offer travel scholarships to help you enjoy the best of your service
https://www.volunteerforever.com/intern-abroad/
VSO
I have personally volunteered with VSO and it was an enriching experience. Volunteers receive a lofty support package to assist them to have the best of their stay. VSO offers youth, professional and international corporate volunteer opportunities that are rewarding.
https://www.vsointernational.org/
Khaya Volunteer
They provide volunteering opportunities for international travelers that are both unique and as affordable as possible with high standards of service and facilities.
http://www.khayavolunteer.com/
Yah! 🙋🙌🙌🙌So no more excuses, browse all the links to select the ones you find interesting. I will advise doing more than one internship to explore different career options available in the ID sector.
If you found this helpful, pls don't forget to drop a comment. I can't wait to read them.
Picture credit: Google images
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