International Development Internship in Mexico

Are you planning to pursue a career in international development? Perhaps you’re a recent graduate or current university student looking to gain practical work experience. If so, this may be the ideal internship for you.

Joining this project is an opportunity to gain insight into the problems that a developing country can struggle with. You’ll learn directly from professionals who are working to address these issues. You’ll obtain international work experience while using your knowledge and skills to assist local NGOs. It will boost your CV and give you interesting points to talk about in interviews and applications.

While you don’t need previous experience to join, you do need to speak basic Spanish. This will enable you to communicate directly with the people in the local communities where you’ll be working.

The internship is available year-round, apart from a short time over Christmas and Easter. You need to join for a minimum of four weeks. However, our start and end dates are flexible, so you can choose a time that suits you.

Once you’ve enjoyed breakfast at the home of your friendly host family, it’s time to head to work. You’ll travel there by bus, which is extremely affordable. On your first day, a local staff member will show you the way.

A typical day on this internship runs from Monday to Friday, with around six hours of work per day. Your exact working hours depend on your placement, but in general, you will be busy between 8.30 am and 4 pm. There is also the possibility of weekend work, as well as work trips.

Your specific work activities and daily schedule will vary according to the organisation that you are working with. You will usually find yourself assisting with their current projects. On any given day, you may spend time on administrative tasks and fundraising proposals or take part in fieldwork within local communities.

With so many different activities to get involved in, you’ll never be bored. But it’s not all work and no play. When you’re finished for the day, it’s time to explore your new surroundings.

Why not spend some time getting to know your host family over a delicious Mexican-style dinner? Or discover the delights of Guadalajara, one of the most important cultural centres in the country. We also organise regular social events for our interns, such as barbecues or cooking classes. This is a great way to make friends while learning about the local way of life.

There are two main aims to this project: providing you with a practical, insightful work experience, while helping to address issues affecting development in Mexico.

Many of the interns who join us are looking for hands-on experience in their field of study. We provide you with the opportunity to learn from skilled local professionals and gain first-hand insight into the issues facing Mexico. By sharing knowledge and experiences, you’ll participate in valuable cross-cultural exchange. This will help prepare you for your future career.

The goal of international development is to improve the wellbeing of local communities by working on sustainable solutions to their problems. On this internship, you can choose to focus on a range of different issues, from immigration to human rights. Working with local NGOs who have expert knowledge of the situation, you’ll contribute towards their efforts in protecting and empowering vulnerable groups of people.

Help to create long-term positive change in local communities on this internship, while gaining invaluable international development work experience in Mexico.

The work you do on this project depends on the area you wish to focus on. You can expect to get involved with these kinds of activities:

• Support immigrants travelling through Mexico
• Work to empower women in marginalised communities
• Get involved in community land rights issues