Internships and Volunteering
Discover global volunteering and internship opportunities offered by our trusted partner organisations
Discover internships and volunteering opportunities
We have reviewed and partnered with external organisations to ensure you have a great range of opportunities to choose from. Each provider offers something different, so you’ll need to do your research to understand which is right for you.
Undertaking short-term global volunteering and internships allows you to:
- gain an international perspective and learn how to operate in a global environment
- make friends and connections across the world
- improve your understanding of other cultures
- discover a new country and way of life
- gain new or improved language skills
- gain a new perspective on your academic subject, or try something completely new
- get out of your comfort zone
- build your employability skills and enhance your CV
What to expect
These internship and volunteering opportunities are all unpaid.
You will need to pay for the opportunity - they often come as a ‘package’. This means that accommodation, in-country transport, excursions and some meals are sometimes included in the price. The duration of the trips can vary from 1 - 12 weeks.
Alongside adventure and cultural immersion, some of the opportunities involve physical, hands-on work as well as living and working in different conditions than you'd usually expect in the UK. Ensure you research and understand what is involved before you commit to an opportunity.
How to apply
You will need to apply to your chosen partner organisation in order to secure a place on a programme. Check the individual application dates and processes as these will vary between partners. You'll also need to register your participation with the university.
Upcoming events and information sessions
| Host | Event | When? |
|---|---|---|
| Travelteer |
Weekly online information session covering an overview of available programmes/destinations, info on costs and funding, and a Q&A. |
4pm UK time on |
| 缅北禁地 Global Opportunities Team |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
12:00-13:00 on |
| 缅北禁地 Global Opportunities Team |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
09:30-16:00 on |
| Absolute Internship |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
11:00-11:30 on |
| Travelteer |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
11:30-12:00 on |
| Plan My Gap Year |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
12:00-12:30 on |
| Vocational Impact |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
13:30-14:00 on |
| EcoSwell |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES WEEK 2026: |
15:00-15:30 on |
A great way to volunteer and feel like you are making a difference, whilst also experiencing a new culture and meeting lots of great new people. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to develop.
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Absolute Internship
Absolute Internship is an award-winning global provider of high-impact internship programs for students. They are career-focused and enable students to develop marketable skills and stand out as future applicants.
Study level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Duration: Over 2 weeks
Format: In-person
Areas of interest: Advertising, Architecture, Business Development, Creative Arts, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Event Planning, Fashion, Finance, Graphic Design, Health, Wellness and Fitness, Hospitality, Tourism, Information Technology, Journalism, Legal, Logistics, Marketing, Non-Profit, Public Relations, Pharmaceutical, Sustainability, Video Production
EcoSwell
EcoSwell is a multi-award-winning sustainability non-profit located in Lobitos, a surfing paradise of Northern Peru, whose mission is to support the sustainable development of vulnerable communities.
Study level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Duration: Over 2 weeks
Format: In-person
Areas of interest: Archaeology and Cultural Heritage, Sustainability, Water & Sanitation, Renewable Energy, Reforestation, EcoSystem Restoration, Research and Monitoring, NGO/Social Enterprise Management, Public Health, Medical and Dentistry, Marketing and Communications
Plan My Gap Year
Plan My Gap Year is an award winning organisation, who focus on creating meaningful, affordable well supported volunteer placements that balance community impact with personal growth.
Study level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Duration: Over 2 weeks, Under 2 weeks
Format: In-person
Areas of interest: Childcare and Youth Support, Teaching and Education, Wildlife Conservation and Rescue, Animal Care, Medical, Mental Health and Nursing
Travelteer
Travelteer offers life-changing international volunteering programmes which utilise students skill-sets to provide support for programmes in Sri Lanka, Morocco and Vietnam.
Study level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Duration: Over 2 weeks
Format: In-person
Areas of interest: Marine and Wildlife Conservation, Teaching and Education, Sports Development, Psychology, Medical and Healthcare, Wildlife Rescue, Community Outreach
Vocational Impact
Vocational Impact is a non-profit organisation connecting skilled volunteers to projects where they're needed. They specialise in providing practical skill-based projects that make a difference.
Study level: Postgraduate, Undergraduate
Duration: Over 2 weeks
Format: In-person
Areas of interest: Criminology, Law and Human Rights, Psychology and Mental Health, Medical, Community Development, Business and NGO Management, Creative Arts, Sports Coaching