Are you interested in working for an international nonprofit? The Center for International Development is a connection point between students with passion, skills and interest, and international nonprofits needing employees and volunteers. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the international nonprofit sector, this can be a starting place towards that career.

The following steps can lead you in the right direction towards a career in the international citizen's sector.

Here are some wonderful internship opportunities:

General International Development

WORLD RELIEF

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES

DEVELOPPMENT INTERNATIONAL DESJARDINS (Canadian based)

FREEDOM FROM HUNGER

Specifically Microfinance

HOPE INTERNATIONAL

FINCA (Search under the Job Type of "Academic Intern" or " Pro Bono / Volunteer for opportunities)

MICROVEST (See Internship Program and Volunteer Opportunities)

CENTER FOR MICROFINANCE, INDIA

DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVES, INC.

MICROFINANCE GATEWAY

PRISA MICROFINANCE

Are you interested in international development as a career?
The following articles provide good information on how to prepare and what to consider.


DOWN THE PATH: Career Advice from a CEO Hillary Nalven of InterAction interviews Sam Worthington, InterAction's CEO "Pursuing--and even beginning--a career in international development and humanitarian assistance presents many challenges and often little clear guidance on how to overcome them. As someone fairly new to this sector and the InterAction staff, I had the opportunity to chat with Sam and get his professional insight on career development."

PURSUING A JOB IN INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT: Discovering and Creating Opportunities By Daniel Curran, Education First "This article is for people who want to get involved in international relief and development, but are not sure where to begin or how to proceed. It briefly describes the international relief and development industry and suggests the type of person that succeeds in the field (not all individuals are ideally suited). Finally, for those that feel it is right for them, the article provides practical tips on finding a job."

FIVE THINGS I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME WHEN I STARTED WORKING FOR AN NGO

TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF HUMANITARIAN LEADERS
by Erin Lyons, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative

HARDSHIPS OF NGO WORK:
Fulfillment Elusive for Young Altruists In the Crowded Field of Public Interest By Ian Shapira


TURNING LOVE INTO WORK
by Caryn Sweeney, Monday Developments

 

 

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To schedule an appointment, please email centerid@pointloma.edu or call 619-849-2792.