Internships and Volunteer Work

1. Internships and Volunteer Work
      o Action Without Borders
        http://www.idealist.org
        Action Without Borders seeks to "find practical solutions to social and
        environmental problems". It provides internships, volunteer opportunities and
        more.
      o AFS
        http://www.afs.org
        AFS organizes international learning experiences in over 50 countries aiming to
        advance the cause peace and justice across the globe.
      o Association quebecoise des organismes de cooperation internationale
        (l'AQOCI)
        http://www.aqoci.qc.ca
        L'AQOCI promotes human rights and the eradication of poverty. Click on Quebec
        sans frontieres for stages offered by Quebec NGO's.
      o CampusAccess.com
        http://www.campusaccess.com
        Click on Internships for a directory of internships and volunteer work in North
        America and abroad.
      o Canada World Youth
        http://www.cwy-jcm.org
        Try Programs and then Youth Leadership in Action to learn about a volunteer
        program which provides an opportunity to work in a developing country.
      o Canadian Centre for International Studies and Cooperation (CEDI-ACDI)
        http://www.ceci.ca/ceci/en/index/html
        Offers internships and a volunteer program overseas.
      o Canadian Co-operative Association/Youth Experience International (YEI)
        Program
        http://www.coopscanada.coop/en/international_dev/CCA_
        International_Programs/YEI
        Provides young graduates with work experience. Meant to promote the intern's
        understanding of the global economy.
      o Canadian Crossroads International
        http://www.cciorg.ca
        Covers opportunities for volunteering and working on community projects (e.g.,
        HIV, AIDS, empowerment of women) in the non-profit sector in Canada and
        abroad.
      o Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)
        http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/index.htm
        Check out the International Youth Internship Program for those from 19-30 which
        provides post-secondary graduates with an opportunity to gain experience and
        skills related to international development.
      o Canadian Society for International Health
        http://www.csih.org
        Presents Youth Internship Opportunities for health and international development
        as well as information technology fields.

o   Canadian Unitarian Service Organization (CUSO)
    http://www.web.net/~canadem
    Organizes placements in over 40 developing countries to promote social justice
    and global environmental sustainability as well as to fight poverty. Recruits those
    from a variety of fields (e.g., business, engineering, health, communications,
    natural resources).
o   CARE Canada
    http://www.care.ca
    Under What You Dan Do select Careers and then Internships for international
    internships which prepare students for careers in international development.
o   Career Edge: For Recent Graduates
    http://www.careeredge.org
    Lists internships for graduates of all disciplines. Try Ability Edge onthe menu for
    graduates with disabilities. Try Career Bridge for internationally qualified
    professionals.
o   Chantiers jeunesse
    http://www.cj.qc.ca
    Offers young Quebecers opportunities to volunteer in European, Quebec or Asian
    workcamps to gain an understanding of those from other cultures.
o   Charity Village
    http://www.charityvillage.com
    Charity Village is well-known for its listing of employment opportunities (under
    Jobs) in the non-profit sector, listings of volunteer organizations around the world
    and more.
o   Coaching Association of Canada
    http://www.coach.ca
    Offers the Coaching Internship Program for those interested in sport science, sport
    management or coaching careers. Allows sports organizations to hire young
    people for coaching positions that might lead to full-time positions.
o   Concordia Volunteer Initiative
    http://volunteer.concordia.ca
    A good start for exploring the benefits of volunteer work (e.g., enhancing your
    resume, gaining transferable skills). Click Volunteer Opportunities to find
    information on on-campus, off-campus and worldwide organizations with which
    you might volunteer.
o   Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
    http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/
    Discover internships in trade, culture and global issues.
o   ECO Canada
    http://www.cchrei.ca
    For those under 30 years of age interested in doing an environmental internship in
    Canada or abroad.
o   Engineers without Borders
    http://www.ewb-isf.org
    For those who seek technical internships or volunteer work in developing
    countries.

o   Environment Canada's Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
    http://www.ec.gc.ca/sci_hor/
    The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program provides young scientists and
    post-secondary graduates with environmental projects working with scientists and
    program managers.
o   Exchanges Canada (Canadian Heritage)
    http://www.exchanges.gc.ca
    Youth exchanges introduce youth to other provinces, territories and cultures
    across Canada to enable them to appreciate Canada's identity and diversity.
o   Global Visions International Careers Abroad
    http://www.careersabroad.co.uk
    Global Visions International offers jobs, internships and field work worldwide in
    humanitarian and environmental fields (e.g., conservation, wildlife research,
    languages, international education).
o   Horizon Cosmopolite
    http://www.horizoncosmopolite.com
    Offers recent post-secondary graduates internships, linguistic immersions, study
    abroad programs and exchanges around the world to encourage respect for the
    environment, justice and harmony in the world.
o   IAESTE Canada
    http://www.queensu.ca/iaeste
    For full time students between the ages of 19 and 35. This international student
    exchange program provides opportunities in 80 countries in engineering and
    technology (i.e., architecture, agriculture, forestry). Available in the summer as
    well as during the year.
o   InterExchange Career Training USA
    http://www.InterExchange.org
    Helps US companies recruit international candidates for internships and assists
    with the required J-1 Visa.
o   International Health Youth Professionals Placement Program
    http://www.csih.org/what/Internships/
    Provides volunteer and work experience abroad in international health.
o   International Institute for Sustainable Development
    http://www.iisd.org/interns/
    The Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future Program offers internships
    abroad related to sustainable development.
o   InternWeb.com
    http://www.internweb.com
    Provides a database of internships which can be searched by field, by type of
    employer (e.g., nonprofit) and by state.
o   Mines Action Canada
    http://www.dangermines.ca
    Offers the Young Professionals International Mine Action and other programs to
    eliminate landmines and other explosive remnants of war.

o   Natural Resources Canada
    http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/css/hrsb/intern-e.htm#whointern
    The Science and Technology Internship Program offers recent graduates from
    science and engineering internships supervised by scientists involved in research.
o   Office Franco-Quebecois pour la Jeunesse
    http://www.ofqj.gouv.qc.ca
    Offers programs taking place in France in many disciplines. Furthers cultural
    understanding between French and Quebec youth.
o   Parliamentary Research Branch Internship Program
    http://www.parl.gc.ca/
    Provides Canadian university graduate students with a chance to learn about the
    policy and legislative process in Canada through the Parliamentary Guide
    Program and the Parliamentary Information on Research Service Internship
    Program.
o   Placement etudiant (Emploi Quebec)
    http://www.emploietudiant.qc.ca
    Allows students to search for internships in the private and public sectors by field
    of study.
o   Public Service Commission of Canada
    http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
    The Federal Student Work Experience Program, the Co-operative Education and
    Internship Program and the Research Affiliate Program provide fulltime students
    with opportunities to gain experience in their fields of study.
o   Quebec-Labrador Foundation
    http://www.qlf.org/
    Offers employment, volunteer work and internships related to the environment,
    conservation, wildlife research, community development, land stewardship and
    policy analysis.
o   Smithsonian Institution
    http://www.si.edu/
    Provides over 600 internships in one of the largest museum complexes in the
    world. For undergraduates and graduates. Can search by field (e.g., art, history,
    preservation, science, research). Can search by field (e.g., art, history,
    preservation, science, research).
o   United Nations Association in Canada
    http://www.unac.org/en/get_involved/internships/index.asp
    Under Get Involved click on Internships and explore UN internships.
o   United Nations Headquarters Internship Programme
    http://www.un.org
    Provides young professionals and university graduates with a chance to gain
    knowledge of how the United Nations operates in helping to solve worldwide
    problems. Under Resources and Services click Internships.
o   Volunteer Canada's Site for Information on Volunteering
    http://www.volunteer.ca/en/en-home
    Click on I Want to Volunteer for an abundance of useful links to Volunteer
    Centres across Canada and much more on volunteer opportunities.

o   Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
    http://www.twc.edu
    Offers opportunities for students to participate in internships related to
    government, business and the non-profit sectors in Washington, DC.
o   World Literacy of Canada
    http://www.worldlit.ca/
    World Literacy of Canada presents literacy programs and volunteer work with for
    children and adults worldwide.
o   World University Service of Canada
    http://www.wusc.ca
    For recent graduates interested in volunteering and doing internships (e.g.,
    Students Without Borders) in Canada, Asia, Africa, South America.. Seeks to
    promote a more equitable world through education and training.
o   World Teach
    http://www.worldteach.org
    Designed for university graduates, current students and others who wish to serve
    in a developing country as a volunteer teacher. One is not required to have
    experience in teaching.
o   World Volunteer Web
    http://worldvolunteerweb.org
    Serves as a clearinghouse for information on volunteerism worldwide.
o   Young Canada Works
    http://www.pch.gc.ca/ycw-jct/
    Canadian Heritage's Young Canada Works program provides students and young
    graduates with paid summer work and internships in Canada and abroad.
o   Youth Challenge International
    http://www.yci.org
    Through Youth Challenge International teams of volunteers 18-30 of age work on
    projects at home and abroad related to development issues and making positive
    change.
o   Youth Canada
    http://www.youth.gc.ca
    This Canadian government site provides access to a multitude of opportunities for
    young people up to age 30. Check out the section on volunteer work. Click on Get
    Work Experience and also on Volunteer.