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Overview
Yes, you can still intern abroad this summer. Get the practical experience you need to land your purpose-driven international dream job – from home.
Spend this summer analysing photos of baby sea turtles or scanning drone footage of tropical coral reefs. Alternatively, set up a fundraising campaign for a women’s empowerment organisation or teach English to social entrepreneurs.
GVI Virtual Internships include practical work experience with a range of governments, NGOs and social enterprises in locations around the world, daily one-on-ones with an assigned mentor and weekly masterclasses delivered by local experts.
Don’t let the current global reality stop you. Get started today and make a living out of something you’re truly passionate about.
- After successful completion you’ll have:
- certificates from the University of Richmond and GVI to add to your resume, as evidence of the theory, learnt and skills gained
- project-based experience, demonstrating to employers your ability to apply these skills to real-world scenarios and organisations
- a final project to enhance your resume and discuss with employers
- a professional recommendation from your mentor as a testimony to the skills you developed
- a global network of peers and industry professionals.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
subject area
8 different subject areas
project focus
work in 1 of 6 areas
Subject Areas
Project Focus Areas
Choose to complete your project work in 1 of 6 focus areas.
Alternatively, choose not to focus and complete projects in a range of areas.
What you get
Complete a project that solves a problem for a real organisation and add it to your resume.
Get a professional recommendation from your personal mentor that details your skills and accomplishments.
Learn new skills, relevant to an impact-focused profession, and apply them to real scenarios.
Complete three online courses and earn a certificate from the University of Richmond.
Receive support during weekly one-on-ones and career coaching sessions from your dedicated mentor.
Attend an immersive series of lectures delivered by leading academics, professionals and local experts.
Book and pay your Virtual Internship Program, and receive a $1025 grant towards
an internship in any of our locations around the world.