The World Youth Alliance Internship Program provides opportunities for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) to gain professional skills working on WYA’s projects and a substantive learning experience on WYA’s core ideas. Projects are designed to enhance each student’s specific academic background and interests. Interns receive mentorship and training from WYA staff members.
Ideal candidates possess a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. Candidates must be proactive, self-driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and humble individuals with a willingness to learn.
What’s in it for you?
a) Introductory Training
Undergo WYA’s Certified Training Program (CTP) and learn about human rights philosophy and the dignity of the person.
b) Project Management
Work on projects suited to your interests and strengths under the supervision of WYA staff.
c) Network Building
Attend different events and meet new contacts as you represent WYA in various occasions.
We offer internships in all of our regional offices. Many of the interns accepted into the Headquarters internship first complete a regional internship, are active WYA members in their country, and receive recommendations on their outstanding work.
Apply Now! View ScheduleWYA offers internships for young people of varied educational and expertise backgrounds. Applicants can apply for any of the other regional offices only after completing a regional internship. Once accepted into the internship, applicants will be matched to a position that best corresponds to their interests and skills.
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NOTES: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The WYA Online Internships lasts for about 3 months, while members are on campus or at home, and gives them the opportunity to gain first-hand training and experience in online event management, blog writing and WYA representation. Additionally, WYA welcomes specialized online applicants for marketing, social media, and graphic design support.
Additionally, WYA welcomes specialized online applicants for marketing, social media, and graphic design support.
NOTE: Online Internships are available in all regional offices.
Batch 1 | Batch 2 | Batch 3 | |
Africa | Internship Period Jan 11-Apr 2, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period May 3-Jul 30, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Deadline |
Asia Pacific | Internship Period Jan 18-Apr 30, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period: May 10-Aug 20, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Sep 6-Dec 17, 2021 Deadline |
Europe | Batch 1.1 Internship Period Jan 18-Mar 31, 2021 Deadline Batch 1.2 Deadline |
Internship Period Apr 12-Jul 16, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Sep 13-Dec 10, 2021 Deadline |
Latin America |
Internship Period Deadline |
Internship Period Deadline |
Internship Period Deadline |
Middle East and North Africa |
Internship Period Jan 18-Mar 22, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Apr 5-Jun 14, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Jun 21-Aug 30, 2021 Deadline |
North America | Internship Period Jan 25-May 7, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period May 24-Aug 27, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Sep 13-Dec 17, 2021 Deadline |
Headquarters | Internship Period Jan 13-Apr 9, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period May 18-Aug 14, 2021 Deadline |
Internship Period Sep 14-Dec 11, 2021 Deadline |
There is a standard application process for the WYA Regional Internship Program. Before you apply, we strongly encourage you to browse through our website to learn more about the organization and to see if our programs are the right fit for you.
IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
You will receive a confirmation receipt via email within three weeks of the internship application deadline only if your application is complete. If your application satisfies the criteria for selection, someone from our internship committee will contact you to arrange an interview.
Each region has its own application form. Please select your region below to download your application form.
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All headquarters internships follow a standard application process. You will need to complete WYA’s Certified Training Program prior to starting your internship at the WYA Headquarters.
IMPORTANT: Incomplete applications will not be processed.
WYA Headquarters Online Program Management Internship
The WYA Global Online Internship last for three months and gives young people an opportunity to gain first-hand training and experience in managing WYA’ global projects and leading membership campaigns. As part of the global headquarters, interns work directly with the WYA president. Interns will have the chance to be mentored in planning and executing WYA’s virtual global projects. WYA Headquarters interns may also lead fundraising projects and social media campaigns. If you have the experience and strong interest to be involved in project management and public relations, the WYA Headquarters Internship is very ideal for you.
WYA Headquarters Online Marketing Internship
The WYA Online Marketing Internship is a 3-month program open to undergraduate students or young professionals majoring in Marketing, Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia, or Advertising. Marketing interns support WYA’s Multimedia Manager. The WYA Online Marketing Internship will include projects from WYA’s 6 regional offices. A marketing intern’s’ responsibilities may include social media management, design and layout of WYA publicity materials, video production, photo documentation, and marketing campaign development. If you are interested in learning how to communicate WYA’s work through various types of media, then this internship is for you. Apart from the application requirements listed below, marketing intern applicants should also include a portfolio of their best works. This can be submitted as a pdf or as a link to their online work.
Submit your application to: education@wya.net
You will receive a confirmation receipt via email within three weeks of the internship application deadline only if your application is complete. If your application satisfies the criteria for selection, someone from our internship committee will contact you to arrange an interview.
NOTES: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.