Build Experience.
Make a Difference.
Work Remotely.
A structured, 12-week remote internship where you’ll develop practical skills, take meaningful action and be part of a global movement to end extreme poverty.
Unpaid · 12 weeks · 12 hours per week
Country eligibility varies by role.
Three Steps to Get Started
Choose a Track. Make a Difference.
Different routes, one mission. Explore the practical experience you want to build.
Political Affairs
Take part in public and political outreach, engage government leaders and mobilize people around poverty reduction.
Writer / Journalist
Worldwide
Research global poverty and development and create articles for The Borgen Project Blog or BORGEN Magazine.
Social Media / Digital Marketing
Worldwide
Build campaigns, develop digital messaging, pitch media ideas and increase awareness of global poverty.
Nonprofit Leadership
Gain practical exposure to advocacy, fundraising, recruitment, marketing and nonprofit operations.
Put Your Skills Into Action.
Youth Advocate
A separate volunteer role for people who want to support the fight against global poverty with a smaller weekly time commitment. Particularly suited to high school students and those with limited availability.
Put Your Voice Into Action
- Raise awareness of global poverty and ways to help.
- Plan and carry out fundraising activities.
- Represent The Borgen Project in your community.
- Contact political leaders in support of poverty-reduction programs.
Internship Questions
Are these internships office-based?
No. These are remote opportunities. Meetings take place online, while some role activities involve outreach in your own community. Country eligibility varies by role; check the full role description before applying.
Are the internships paid?
All four tracks are unpaid. We work with schools and universities to support course credit where applicable; check your institution’s requirements before applying.
How much time will I need?
The program runs for 12 weeks, with a commitment of 12 hours per week. You’ll need to meet weekly deadlines and provide progress updates.
What does fundraising involve?
Fundraising is part of all four tracks, with 25 hours of the program dedicated to planning and carrying out your campaign. It’s an opportunity to build practical project-management, communication and outreach skills.
We ask you to stay actively engaged and use those hours to achieve as much as you can. We recognize that not everyone will raise $500: your performance is evaluated on your effort and commitment, rather than the total raised.
You can choose approaches that suit your skills, such as fundraising letters, a sponsored challenge, a small event or offering a service in exchange for donations. Start early, follow up and try different ideas.
Explore our fundraising ideas, Taylor’s fundraising experience and Haley’s fundraising experience for inspiration.
When can I start?
New programs begin every month. You can choose the month you wish to start through the recruitment process.
What if I have difficulty applying?
Email hr@borgenproject.org. Add borgenproject.org to your safe senders and check your spam or junk folder for recruitment emails.
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