Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Bangladesh Cambodia Indonesia Myanmar Nepal Philippines Tanzania United States of America
Overview
Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) is dedicated to saving the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged. Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia, as well as in the United States. Renowned for its reliability, efficiency and high level of technical expertise, HKI promotes the development of sustainable, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative services for nutrition, eye health and neglected tropical diseases.
Details
Each year, Helen Keller International offers a limited number of opportunities for interns and volunteers with our offices in Africa and Asia, as well as our New York City Headquarters. Our global team of more than 700 dedicated employees helps make us one of the most respected public health organizations in the world.
Country Office Internships
Several of our country offices host unpaid* student interns each academic year. These opportunities are primarily for Masters of Public Health students fulfilling practicum requirements for their degree. A Helen Keller International mentor is assigned to each student for the duration of their internship.
In order to ensure a mutually beneficial experience, we give priority to students who are able to travel for a minimum of six months. We will consider hosting students for shorter periods when a suitable project and mentor are available.
Headquarters Internships
Helen Keller International's New York City Headquarters recruits a limited number of part-time interns each fall and winter and full-time interns each summer. These internships provide practical, hands-on experience working in finance, fundraising, communications and office technology, as well as with special research and evaluation projects related to our work in Africa and Asia. Interns also receive access to periodic brown bag lunch presentations by program staff.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Costs associated with Country Office Internships are the full responsibility of the participating student, including airfare, housing, daily living expenses, etc. Helen Keller International only fulfills costs associated with actual project work.
Our Headquarters interns are paid a modest hourly wage.
Un-save Opportunity
Internships, scholarships, student conferences and competitions.
