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Internships that make a difference

We’re looking for exceptional students and recent graduates who are ready to explore a career that will make a difference in the lives of children around the world!

World Vision International internships provide a three-month virtual opportunity in the spring and summer for students and recent graduates in the U.S. to gain valuable and practical experience in one of the largest international humanitarian, development and advocacy organisations in the world.

Details

Possible Internship Departments

Accounting/Finance/Treasury 

Global Supply Chain Management 

Christian Education/Spiritual Formation 

Child Development and Rights 

Communications/Marketing 

Governance/Board Development 

Grants Acquisition and Management 

Humanitarian and Emergency Affairs 

Humanitarian Resource/Information Systems 

Program Design, Monitoring & Evaluation 

Global Health/Food Security/Wash 

Social Media/Graphic Design 

Dates and Details

Spring 2024 Cohort:

Application Dates: September 2023

Cohort Dates: January 29 to April 26, 2024

Summer 2024 Cohort:

 

Application Dates: February 2023

Cohort Dates: May 20 to August 16, 2024

Location: 

Internship opportunities are completely virtual and remote and are available for students and recent graduates (U.S. citizen/resident or F1-student visa) in the following states where WVI is registered as an employer: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. 

Time Requirement: 

Internships are 13 weeks long and interns set their schedules in conjunction with their supervisor and team’s requirements. 

Stipend: 

Interns receive a monthly stipend to help offset related expenses. 

Eligibility

At least 18 years of age 

Able to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week. 

Eligible to work in the United States (U.S. citizen/resident or F1-student visa) 

Current student or recent graduate from an undergraduate/graduate program (within two years). 

Willingness to use own electronic devices for internship purposes, and disposition to let WVI install endpoint security software on those devices. 

Adhere to World Vision International's Christian Statement of Faith 

Internships Around the World

There are a number of additional internship experiences available across the World Vision Partnership. If you are interested in pursuing other internship opportunities with another World Vision office, please contact the World Vision office of your interest directly by visiting ‘Where we work.’ 

Internship FAQs

Are virtual interns from all U.S. states eligible?

Only interns based in states where WVI is registered as an employer are eligible. These states include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia (Washington D.C.), Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.

Is this a paid internship?

Interns receive a stipend amount of $650 per month, which is not an hourly wage, nor wages paid for services provided by the intern. A stipend is intended to cover expenses related to the internship programme. 

Will I receive electronic equipment from World Vision to participate in the virtual internship programme?

World Vision International is not able to provide equipment at the moment. Interns will be asked to use their own electronic devices.  

However, to ensure the security of WVI information, IT requires installing endpoint security software like Sentinel One and Zscaler on an intern's personal computer for the duration of the program. 

As a virtual intern, will I be required to go to the office at any point?

If an internship has an in-person requirement, it will be specifically stated in the job description on our careers site. All other virtual internships are tailored to be performed digitally and remotely.

Can I apply to more than one position?

Yes, you can apply up to three positions. This must be stated in your cover letter when applying.

What would my working schedule be?

Interns set their schedules in conjunction with their supervisor and team’s requirements. 

Summer cohorts range between 24-40 hours/week; Spring/Fall cohorts between 20-40 hours/week. 

Do you provide housing assistance for World Vision International Interns?

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, all our current U.S. internship opportunities are remote. Interns will not be required to move to a World Vision office location. 

Can I receive school credit?

Yes, if you would like to receive credit, an MOU between your university and World Vision must be signed.  

What career opportunities are available after the WVI internship programme?

While there is no guarantee of full-time employment with World Vision post WVI Internship Programme experience, interns are welcome to apply to any open positions that suit their profile at World Vision International. 

Have additional questions?

You can contact us with additional questions at internships@wvi.org.

Please Note:  It has come to our attention that agencies or persons are claiming to be acting on World Vision's behalf in recruiting or facilitating the recruitment of interns. World Vision does not, and will never, solicit money for any part of its recruitment processes including short-listing, interviews, background, and/or medical check-ups.

In addition, please look out for email addresses not ending with wvi.org.

Please be cautious, and if you have any questions and/or would like to report what you believe to be a fraudulent World Vision internship recruitment, please email internships@wvi.org.