Environmental Internships
(including Volunteer Work)
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The Alaska SeaLife Center is a non-profit marine science facility dedicated to understanding and maintaining the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska through research, rehabilitation and public education. It offers internships for American and international postsecondary students and recent graduates. Interns gain experience in the areas of research, rehabilitation, public education and conservation as they relate to the North Pacific marine ecosystem. The majority of internships have a duration of 12 weeks, while others require a longer commitment. The internships are on a volunteer basis.
Alaska SeaLife Center
Phone: 1-800-224-2525 ext. 6307 |
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Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), International Youth Internship Program CIDA is Canada's lead agency for development assistance. CIDA's International Youth Internship Program gives young Canadian postsecondary graduates the opportunity to apply their knowledge, gain international work experience and develop skills in various sectors. Interns are placed for at least six months with Canadian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and host organizations in developing countries.
Canadian International Development Agency
Phone: (819) 997-5006 |
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Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) CIEL is a non-profit organization working to use international law and institutions to protect the environment, promote human health, and ensure a just and sustainable society. CIEL's internship program offers law students and other motivated students and graduates opportunities to gain experience in the field of international environmental law. CIEL provides internships in Washington and Geneva. The internships are on a volunteer basis.
CIEL (United States)
CIEL (Switzerland) Website: www.ciel.org |
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The Climate Institute is a non-profit organization focusing on climate change issues. It works to move nations, regions, and people to address climate change in a collaborative manner and protect the balance between climate and life on earth. The Climate Institute offers internships for university students and graduates from around the world. The internships generally involve service with the Climate Institute at its Washington offices but alternative opportunities may be available with its partner organizations. Students may also participate from their home campuses in research projects. The internships are on a volunteer basis.
Climate Institute
Email: internship.applications@gmail.com |
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Environment Canada, Science Horizons Youth Internship Program Environment Canada is a department of the Government of Canada with the mandate to preserve and enhance the quality of the natural environment, forecast weather and environmental change, and coordinate environmental policies and programs. Its Science Horizons Youth Internship Program offers promising young scientists and postsecondary graduates hands-on experience working on environmental projects under the mentorship and coaching of experienced scientists and program managers. Internships lasting 6 to 10 months are awarded across Canada.
Government of Canada Youth Info Line: 1-800-935-5555 |
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Global Green USA is a national environmental organization focusing on stemming global climate change, eliminating weapons of mass destruction and providing clean drinking water. It is the US affiliate of Green Cross International. Global Green USA offers summers internships for undergraduate and graduate university students. The internships are on a volunteer basis.
Global Green USA Headquarters
Phone: (310) 581-2700 |
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International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Circumpolar Young Leaders Program IISD is a Canadian-based policy research institute that promotes sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications. The Circumpolar Young Leaders Program is one of IISD's three internship programs. The six-month internship provides Northern youth with training and work experience at leading organizations in Arctic countries. Participants must be originally from, or living in, the northern regions of the Arctic Council Member Countries.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Phone: (204) 958-7700 |
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IISD is a Canadian-based policy research institute that promotes sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications. Its Emerging Leaders for Governance and Communication Program focuses on the use of information and communications technology to strengthen civil society organizations. The program includes an international work placement of six to eight months. The internship is offered to young Canadian postsecondary graduates who are unemployed or underemployed.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Phone: (204) 958-7700 |
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IISD is a Canadian-based policy research institute that promotes sustainable development around the world through innovation, partnerships, research and communications. The Young Canadian Leaders for a Sustainable Future Program is IISD's most established internship program. The internship includes a training session followed by an international work placement of six to eight months with a partner organization. The internship is offered to young Canadian university and college graduates who are unemployed or underemployed.
International Institute for Sustainable Development
Phone: (204) 958-7700 |
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Marine Conservation Biology Institute Marine Conservation Biology Institute is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the science of marine conservation biology and promoting cooperation essential to protecting and recovering the earth's biological integrity. The organization provides internships to university students and graduates with an interest in marine conservation issues.
MCBI
Headquarters
Phone: (425) 274-1180 |
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The National Audubon Society's mission is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity. It works to engage people in positive conservation experiences through its national network of community-based nature centers and chapters, scientific and educational programs, and advocacy on behalf of areas sustaining important bird populations. The National Audubon Society offers internships at several locations in the U.S.
National Audubon Society
Phone: (212) 979-3000 |
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Nature Conservancy of Canada, Shell Conservation Internship Program The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is a non-profit, non-advocacy organization that takes a business-like approach to preserving Canada's natural heritage. NCC provides summer internships across Canada through the Shell Conservation Internship Program, which is funded by Shell Canada. Internships are offered to university and college students and recent graduates in the environmental sciences. Website: www.conservationinterns.ca |
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The Ocean Alliance is dedicated to the conservation of whales and their ocean environment through research and education. It offers several internship and volunteer opportunities in different areas of the organization. Ocean Alliance's internship program is designed to provide experience in working with a non-profit organization and encountering whales in their natural environment. The internships are on a volunteer basis.
Ocean Alliance
Phone: (781) 259-0423 |
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Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Government of Ontario has the mission to protect and manage the province's natural resources. Among other activities it works to conserve biodiversity, protect green space and source water, ensure sustainable forestry and support renewable energy. The ministry provides internships to postsecondary students and recent graduates. The internships are up to 10 months in length.
Phone: (705) 755-2014 |
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Quebec-Labrador Foundation/Atlantic Center for the Environment (QLF) QLF is a private, non-profit conservation and education organization. Its mission is to support the rural communities and environment of eastern Canada and New England, and to create models for stewardship of natural resources and cultural heritage, which can be applied worldwide. QLF's Leadership Program offers internships designed for undergraduate, recent graduate, and graduate-level university students from Canada and the U.S. as well as other interested individuals.
Quebec-Labrador Foundation
Phone: (978) 356-0038 |
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The Rainforest Foundation is a non-profit organization with the mission to support indigenous and traditional people of the world's rainforests in their efforts to protect their environment and fulfill their rights. Rainforest Foundation US offers internships to university and college students at different times during the spring, summer and fall. The internships are generally on a volunteer basis.
Rainforest Foundation US
Phone: (212) 431-9098 |
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The Sierra Club is an environmental conservation organization with the mission to develop a diverse, well-trained grassroots network working to protect the integrity of the global ecosystems. The organization offers several internships at its national headquarters in San Francisco and its legislative office in Washington. The Sierra Club especially seeks interns who have been directly involved in conservation work and have good communication and writing skills. The internships are generally on a volunteer basis (a stipend may be available).
Sierra Club National Headquarters
Phone: (415) 977-5500 |
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Student Conservation Association (SCA) SCA is an American non-profit organization. Its mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. SCA offers 3-to-12 month, expense-paid internship opportunities in all 50 states with governmental agencies and non-profit organizations. Most SCA interns work one-on-one alongside conservation professionals, while some work in small groups under SCA supervision. The internship program is open to American and international applicants aged 18 and above.
SCA Headquarters
Phone: (603) 543-1700 |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) UNCCD aims to fight the degradation of land in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas, particularly in Africa. UNCCD occasionally provides ad-hoc internships for graduate students specializing in a field related to its work. Internships are on a volunteer basis.
UNCCD Personnel Website: www.unccd.int |
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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP's mission is to provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations. UNEP offers internships in Nairobi, Kenya for undergraduate and graduate university students. The internships have a duration of three to six months and are on a volunteer basis.
United Nations Environment Programme |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) UNFCCC sets an overall framework for intergovernmental efforts to tackle the challenge posed by climate change. UNFCCC's internship program allows graduate students to gain insight into the work of the United Nations and provides assistance and training in various professional fields. The normal duration of an internship is two months, which can be extended for an additional two months. Internships are on a volunteer basis.
Ms. Catherina Denoo |
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United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) UN-HABITAT is the United Nations agency for human settlements, mandated to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. UN-HABITAT offers internships in Nairobi, Kenya for undergraduate and graduate university students. The internships have a duration of three to six months and are on a volunteer basis.
UN-HABITAT Headquarters
Phone: (254-20) 7621234 (Operator) / 7 623120 (Information Services) |