Opportunities Abroad

Are you considering a job or internship abroad? Explore these online resources to get started. Stop by our office or make an appointment via Handshake with a career advisor and begin networking to learn more.

The Office of Career and Professional Development at Washington and Lee University has not vetted any of the international internship and volunteer opportunity listings on this page and makes no representations or guarantees regarding any of the listed opportunities. It is the responsibility of students and alumni to do their own due diligence when applying for and accepting any of these opportunities.

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Job and Internship Resources

80,000 Hours - Job board for positions that "focus on the global problems where we expect additional work to have the biggest impact"
AIESEC - Database of jobs
Alliance Abroad - Search for teaching and volunteer programs inside the U.S. and in more than 15 countries. Some language requirements
Association of International Certified Professional Accountants - international connections and a state-by-state gide of requirements for becoming a CPA, information on the uniform CPA exam
Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) - Monthly newsletter contains great information about grad school fairs, fellowships and unique opportunities; follow APSIA on Instagram
Development Executive "devex"- The largest provider of recruiting and business development services for global development - a "go to" resource for those interested in international development positions and news
Euraxess United Kingdom - Research jobs and funding in Europe
Idealist - Nonprofit jobs around the world
iHipo - International job and internship database
International Jobs - Jobs in all different industries
Jobs.ac.uk - Academic jobs in the UK
NAFSA - Jobs and internships in international education
IOCareers - International internships through the United Nations and other international organizations
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award - Provides a $15,000 stipend for a graduating college senior to pursue one year of public service anywhere in the world. The award allows recipients to engage in a meaningful public service activity for one year before proceeding on to graduate school or a career.
The Institute of International Education - Links to scholarships, academic and fellowship opportunities
Transitions Abroad - A resource dedicated to work, study, living, and cultural immersion travel abroad
W&L's East Asian Language and Literatures Job Opportunities
WowJobs - Careers in Canada
World Business Culture - Country profiles

Internship Providers

Organizations which will provide unpaid internships, requires payment.

AIFS - Summer and semester internships in England, Italy, Spain and Costa Rica
API - Summer and semester internships in Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, and Spain
Apogee Adventures - Lead outdoor camping and biking trips across the US and Europe
Aya Center - Internships in Ghana
CET - Summer and semester internships in China, Taiwan, Jordan, Vietnam, and the Czech Republic
CIEE - Summer global internships in Europe, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, India, and Chile
Connect 123 - Summer internships in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, Ireland, and China
Cross-Cultural Solutions - Education and health service internships around the world
DAAD Rise Germany - Science research experiences in Germany
Foundation for Sustainable Development - FSD is a community of development experts, donors, and volunteers who work together to achieve locally-driven goals in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. We employ local assets and work with groups on the ground to develop sustainable and self-reliant models that benefit each community differently.
Goabroad.com - Internship, volunteer and teaching opportunity clearinghouse
IASTE - The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience, with offices in over 80 countries, an IAESTE traineeship can help you gain a competitive edge in today's job market.
IASTE: US - For US students interested in an internship abroad in a STEM field
IES - Summer and Semester Internships in Europe, Australia, Chile, South Africa, and China
IFSA Butler - Summer and semester internships in Australia, Chile, China, United Kingdom, India, Israel, New Zealand and Spain
International Internships - Internships through the United Nations and other international organizations
ISA - Summer internships around the globe
School for International Education - Internship as part of study abroad experience in less traditional locations
Transitionsabroad.com - Internship, volunteer and teaching opportunity clearinghouse

Other Resources

Advocacy

Country-specific Opportunities

Government

Medical

Atlantis
Children Health Family International
Global Health Corps
Global Service Corps
HealthCare Volunteer - Includes opportunities for medical, dental, nursing, and pharmacy students
John Cabot University Doctors in Italy Fellowship Program - Shadow doctors in Italy for 2,3, or 5 weeks over summer, winter, or spring breaks.
Mothers2mothers
Partners in Health
World Health Organization

Teaching and Service

Alliance Abroad - Search for teaching and volunteer programs inside and outside the U.S. Programs in more than 15 countries. Some language requirements.
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Go Overseas
Japanese Exchange and Teaching Program
Mytefl
North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain
Peace Corps
Princeton in Africa - Matches talented and passionate college graduates with organizations working across Africa for yearlong service placements. Fellows have helped improve education and public health, source fresh water and alternative energy, increase family incomes, and more. Open to US and International students
Princeton in Asia - Provides service-oriented experiences and works to serve the needs of Asia as determined by its host institutions and Asian partners. The program arranges yearlong fellowships and internships with Asian host organizations in the fields of education, health, international development, environmental advocacy, journalism, engineering, technology, law and business. Open to US and International students
Princeton in Latin America - Matches partner NGO and multilateral organizations engaged in socially responsible development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean with highly qualified and motivated recent college graduates who are interested in year-long service fellowship opportunities throughout the region. US and Permanent Residents only
Teaching Assistant Program in France
Teaching Assistant Program in Spain
Teach Abroad | Teach Away
Teaching Overseas - US Department of State information and resources
TEFL - Teach English as a Foreign Language certification and teaching opportunities abroad
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, requires paid membership
U.S. Department of State's Teaching in International Schools Overseas - Full-time teaching opportunities in American-sponsored schools overseas
World Teach - Partners with governments and other organizations in developing countries to provide volunteer teachers to meet local needs and promote responsible global citizenship.

Volunteer

Agape Volunteers - Volunteer experience of various lengths in Africa
Ashoka Volunteers - Ashoka's mission is to shape a citizen sector that is entrepreneurial, productive and globally integrated, and to develop the profession of social entrepreneurship around the world. Ashoka identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs - extraordinary individuals with unprecedented ideas for change in their communities - supporting the individual, idea and institution through all phases of their career.
Global Volunteers - Create, nurture and sustain the well-being of the world's children and their families on international volunteer programs.
Habitat for Humanity - Habitat's Global Village volunteer opportunities.
InterAction - A coalition of over 150 U.S.-based non-profit organizations working to provide emergency and long-term development services and to promote human dignity in 165 countries around the world.
International Cultural Youth Exchange - Provides challenging intercultural learning experiences to young people, enhancing their social and personal development through international volunteer programs. ICYE promotes intercultural understanding, equality of opportunity, justice and peace among people in the world.
Love Volunteers - Variety of short volunteer trips in multiple sectors around the world
United for Sight - Empowers communities worldwide to improve eye health and eliminate preventable blindness and to develop sustainable solutions to health needs. Volunteer opportunities are available in Ghana, Honduras, and India.
UN Volunteers International - UN Volunteers promote peace and development in communities around the globe, while upholding the ideals and aspirations of the United Nations.
Volunteers for Peace - Founded in 1982, VFP is a non-profit organization offering over 3000 voluntary service opportunities around the world.
WWOFF - Volunteer with organic farmers abroad to learn more about sustainability, ecological farming, and culture

Work Resources

W&L Opportunities

Student Organizations and Departmental Resources

Center for International Education
Fellowship Office
SAIL - Student Association for International Learning is an organization dedicated to addressing international issues within the Washington and Lee community and sharing with the W&L campus new and different answers to social, cultural and political questions.
List of Multicultural Student Groups
World Languages Portal - the World Languages and Cultures portal provides information on course offerings, resources, and programs for students interested in building skills to prepare for a global and diverse society.