NGOs globally
donated to charitable organisations in the US during 2018 (USD)
of people globally think NGOs make it easy to be involved in positive social change
Whatever your cause, it isn’t hard to find a role that fits your interests and passions. This $250 billion global industry is thriving and you’ll find that there’s a variety of roles and career paths to tackle.
This sector is all about making a difference, and there are worthy causes all over the world for you to pursue. No matter which of Beyond Academy’s 14 destinations you choose, a charities and NGOs internship will give you the skills and experience you need to launch a successful career – while allowing you to make a real impact in the meantime.
Roles in charities range from IT, accounting, law, and even marketing. There’s never been a more exciting time to join the ‘third sector’, so jump in!
Charities and NGOs interns draw on all kinds of skills to further their chosen cause. Whatever your background, you’ll find something to be passionate about within the sector.
Depending on what firm you join, you may be shadowing a volunteer coordinator or learning about policy development and grant writing. No two days are the same when you work in a charity. You may find yourself with competing priorities; in this fast-paced sector, charities must remain nimble in order to respond to the changing needs of their communities. Your judgement and time management skills will become your greatest assets.
The career opportunities in this industry are varied, so there is a lot of potential for high job satisfaction. Whether you decide that your heart is in fundraising or research, your skills and experience will be an important part of furthering your charity’s cause.
Developing your skills with a charities internship will help you build a successful career. In this highly competitive sector, your internship experience will be valued by employers and will set you apart from others.
After your internship, you can embark on any number of paths with your new skills. Some common roles include:
– Volunteer Coordinator
– Fundraiser
– Project manager
– Communications and Policy manager
– Grant Writer
– Advisor
– Legal and Compliance officer
– Researcher
We offer internships in Charities and NGOs in a range of cities across the world. But with Beyond Academy, you’ll get more than just great work experience.
We provide a wide range of support and career development sessions to ensure that you leave your chosen city with the best possible platform from which to launch your career.
As well as CV and resume support, you’ll also be able to book in a 1-to-1 career coaching session. Here, you’ll review your career so far and consider your goals – all with keen professional insight.
Plus, we have a range of employability tools and resources for you to access throughout your time in your chosen city. Learn something new and apply it to your internship!
