Want to kickstart your career by interning abroad?

Interning abroad is an excellent way to gain real-world experience in your chosen career path. Check out our top guidebooks about professional development abroad, or click on one of the top-rated intern abroad programs listed here!

1.Learn about internships abroad

For a crash course on what to expect on an internship overseas, have a look at our guidebooks, which walk you through the many different types of opportunities worldwide, and how they can benefit you.

Top internship abroad guidebooks

2023 Best Internships Abroad: Medical Care, Marine Biology & More

By Sarah Vandenberg 14 Aug 2023

Veterinary Volunteer Programs and Internships Abroad

By Robin Van Auken 5 Aug 2023

Marine Conservation, Research and Biology Internships Abroad

By Sarah Vandenberg 23 Oct 2023

Travel Photography Internships and Volunteer Opportunities Abroad

By Robin Van Auken 6 Aug 2023

STEM Internships to Build Your Career: Science, Engineering Opportunities

By Robin Van Auken 9 Aug 2023

Guidebooks for all different degrees and careers

Best Internships

2023 Best Internships Abroad: Medical Care, Marine Biology & More

By Sarah Vandenberg 14 Aug 2023

College Credit

How to get College Credit for an Internship Abroad

By Robin Van Auken 26 Mar 2019

Leadership Development

Leadership Development Abroad: Volunteer & Professional Internships

By Robin Van Auken 14 Mar 2019

Career Break Internships

Career Break: Professional Internships for Young and Mid-Career Travelers

By Rachel Roderick 1 Feb 2019

2. Decide which program is right for you

Already know what you'd like to do? Read these guidebooks to find the perfect intern program for your degree or career!

Guidebooks by program type

Doctors

2023 Best Internships Abroad: Medical Care, Marine Biology & More

By Sarah Vandenberg 14 Aug 2023

Dentists

Dental Volunteer Abroad & Medical Mission Trips | Dentists & Students

By Nick Callos 2 Aug 2023

Nurses

Nursing Volunteer Abroad Projects for Students & Professional Nurses

By Sarah Vandenberg 4 Aug 2023

Pre-Med

Intern Abroad Programs | Overseas Pre Med & Healthcare Internships

By Brittany Edwardes 23 Aug 2014

Public Health

Public Health Internships & Volunteer Programs Abroad

By Robin Van Auken 15 Oct 2023

HIV/AIDs support

HIV/AIDS Volunteer Abroad Programs

By Steven Weddle 5 Aug 2023

Mental Health

Volunteer Abroad in Mental Health, Psychology and Special Needs

By Danielle Forshay 1 Sep 2023

Midwifery

Midwifery Internships and Volunteer Programs Abroad

By Nick Callos 15 Aug 2023

Physical & Speech Therapy

Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy Internships Abroad

By Rachel Roderick 15 Oct 2023

3.Find a program

Ready to narrow your options? Here's how to use Volunteer Forever to find an amazing intern program abroad!

Visit our Intern Abroad Programs page, where you’ll find many different organizations and projects worldwide.

Click on an organization name to learn more about who they are, what they do, and how you can get involved.

Want to know more about internship opportunities with that organization? Follow the link to their website to explore and start your application!

4.Plan your travels

Once you’ve decided on your dream project, it’s time to apply!

Maximo Nivel

995

Maximo Nivel provides high quality volunteer, intern, study, and teach abroad programs in Latin America. Since 2003, they have offered volunteer programs to travelers in medical and healthcare, teaching, childcare, and much more. Programs are located in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru!

Intern Abroad HQ

32

Affordable internships in top destinations around the world.

Projects Abroad

351

Projects Abroad is one of the largest volunteer abroad organizations in the world, sending 10,000 travelers of all ages around the globe each year on a variety of volunteer projects. Programs range from childcare, to teaching, to sports, and beyond.

GVI

53

Degree- and career-related volunteer trips and internships worldwide.

International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ)

1131

Established in 2007, IVHQ is the world's leading volunteer abroad organization offering projects in over 40 international destinations. Whether you are traveling for one week or even taking a gap year, or simply wishing to assist a community abroad, IVHQ has the program for you.

Involvement Volunteers International

66

Cross Cultural Solutions

2

A leader in the field of international volunteer travel for over 18 years, with community-based programs.

Naturally Africa Volunteers

13

Making a sustainable contribution to communities across Africa through education, medical and healthcare, sports and conservation projects.

A Broader View Volunteers Corp (ABV)

263

Nonprofit organization offering volunteer travel placements in 25 countries, supporting local organizations in low-income communities.

Fronteering Travel Service Inc

Fronteering takes you off the beaten path and offers many different volunteer abroad opportunities, from wildlife conservation, to husky care, to helping save the Amazon Amerindian way of life.

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