Personal Development Opportunities
Interested in international volunteering, internships or work opportunities?
This page lists short international experiences aimed at supporting your personal development, including volunteering, internships and work opportunities.
These short international experiences can work around your degree, either taking place during vacations or during term time without extending your course length. The links provided have been brought to our attention through third party organisations or by other means. We accept no responsibility for the authenticity of opportunities listed on external websites. If you are unsure of any offer advertised, please seek further information before applying.
Filter the opportunities below using the tags below, depending on type of opportunity and location.
BUNAC | Work & Travel Abroad US
Get paid to do what you love with BUNAC Summer Camp USA! Spending 3-4 months over the summer living and working in the States. Earning money, growing your skills, and making a difference to the lives of children and young adults.
Date: Jun-Aug, 1-8weeks
Location: The USA
Salary: US$ 2,250 per month with meals and accommodation
How to Apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: BUNAC Summer Camp 2026 info session (we are open for applications for Summer 26 already! Good to get applications in early so they have access to the Camp job pool as soon as they open in September) & JENZA Work Canda info session.Details of the online events below:
Summer camp 2026 info session with BUNAC - Tuesday, April 29 · 5:30 - 6pm GMT+1 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/summer-camp-info-session-with-bunac-usit-tickets-1316104196079?aff=B2B
Work and Travel Canada with JENZA, everything you need to know - Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:30 - 18:00 BST Work and travel Canada with JENZA + USIT - Everything you need to know Tickets, Wed 30 Apr 2025 at 17:30 | Eventbrite
The Intern Group
Are you dreaming of exploring a new city abroad while gaining hands-on experience in your dream career field? Picture yourself doing an international internship in inspiring cities. Ready to take the leap to kickstart your future? Let's make your international internship dreams a reality!
Date: available July through October 2025
Location: Dublin, Madrid, Medellin, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Melbourne
How to apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: regular open info sessions. Link opens in a new windowFurther details about scholarship hereLink opens in a new window
Gotoco | Global TEFL adventures - Teaching and Summer Camps
Looking for an exciting way to travel, gain work experience and obtain a valuable teaching qualification? Join Gotoco's global TEFL placements! We run programmes in summer with classroom-based placements in Southeast Asia and summer camp programmes in Europe. You will gain invaluable teaching practice - teaching local students English and leading activities on summer camps. This will offer an excellent opportunity to not only get work experience overseas, but to connect, engage and understand local life on a much deeper level. Watch their video Link opens in a new windowto find out more.
Date: 4–12-week in summer
Location: China, Thailand, Vietnam, Romania, Poland, Italy, Germany
Fees: £1,400 in total
How to Apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: Gotoco Warwick Programme InfoLink opens in a new window, Thailand programmeLink opens in a new window, Vietnam programmeLink opens in a new window
A weekly discovery webinar for all interested applicants and students on Sundays at 12pm GMT. Book on this linkLink opens in a new window.
Think Pacific | Volunteer
What makes Think Pacific truly unique is its depth of knowledge, local expertise, partnerships and long-term approach to creating projects that are mutually beneficial for students and communities. They strive to respect local cultures, honour traditions, and learn with humility and curiosity without imposing our views. Dedicated to facilitating projects that give students the incredible opportunity to enhance their employability and global perspectives, whilst being immersed in cultures as warm and exciting as the countries themselves.
Date: 1-Month or 16-Day Projects
Location: Fiji/ Bali; Remote
Fees: £1,895 +
How to Apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: A weekly discovery session every Monday at 5pm.Sign up for the next webinarLink opens in a new window
150x Fully-Funded Remote Internship Scholarships Launched - Fiji Islands!!!
Think Pacific is excited to announce an additional 150x fully-funded scholarships for students to take part in a Remote Fiji InternshipLink opens in a new window this summer - making this global experience widely accessible.
A few key details:
· Eligibility: Open to any current student at Warwick
· Start dates: Internships available in June, July and August
· Deadline to apply: 8th June 2025
This is a unique opportunity for students to gain international work experience, apply their knowledge across cultures and contribute to sustainable development in Fiji - all from home.
Travelteer | Travel & Volunteer Abroad
Travelteer provides the perfect blend of awe-inspiring travel and high impact volunteering! Join us for a life changing experience that truly makes a difference. 🐢 Wildlife Conversation📗 English Teaching🏏 Sports Coaching🧠 Mental Health🌏 Community Development
Date: From 2 weeks to 6 months all year around
Location: Vary based on the programme of your choice
Fees: £175 registration fee; £32 all daily living cost
How to apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: Check Travelteer out on InstagramLink opens in a new window
Travelteer Information Session: Volunteer in Sri Lanka, Morocco & Nepal
Monday 26th May -4:30-5:30pm
Monday 9th June- 4:30-5:30pm
Monday 23rd June- 4:30-5:30pm
Join Zoom Meeting : Travelteer Zoom meeting- Join here (this is the same link each time)
International Volunteer HQ
Various international volunteering opportunities provided by IVHQ across the globe. The World's Most Affordable and Flexible Volunteer Programs Abroad! Trusted by 140,000+ volunteers since 2007. Culturally immersive volunteering across 40+ countries worldwide! 300+ volunteer projects in 50+ destinations!
Date: 1-24 weeks
Location: 48 countries
Fees: Vary based on projects
How to apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: Short-term Study Abroad ProgramsLink opens in a new window, Intern Abroad HQ Brochure 2024-25Link opens in a new window, Custom Faculty-led GroupsLink opens in a new window
Intern Abroad HQ’s remote internships offer a flexible option for students to gain intercultural work experience this summer — without the cost of international travel. Applications are still open for June and July start dates!
Our career-oriented internships match students with international companies spanning 28 career fields including Computer Science, Law & Human Rights, Marketing & Communications, Psychology, and more.
Explore our remote internshipsLink opens in a new window
Whether students are juggling jobs, studies, or other commitments, our remote internships let them learn on their own schedule with full-time and part-time options. Our internships are also available for recent graduates who may be looking for a temporary position while they job hunt!
Want to learn more about how these programs can supplement your institution’s experiential learning opportunities?
Schedule a virtual callLink opens in a new window with our Campus Partnerships team.
Challenges Abroad
Challenges Abroad delivers impactful, tailored overseas programmes that equip university students with global perspectives and essential life and employability skills. Our mission is to develop future leaders with the mindset and tools to shape a better world. You are part of a long-term, sustainable effort led by FutureSense Foundation to create fairer opportunities in underserved communities. Your project makes a real impact and contributes to lasting change. 🌏
Tanzania: Sports Leadership programmeLink opens in a new window
Peru: Social Impact programmeLink opens in a new window
India: Transforming lives through STEMLink opens in a new window
The dates for these programmes will be confirmed shortly.
Duration/Fees:
- 2 week programme £1,395 per student (additional fees Flights/Visas/Travel insurance/vaccinations/spending money)
- 4-week programme £1,795 per student (additional fees Flights/Visas/Travel insurance/vaccinations/spending money)
How to apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: Check out Challenges Abroad InstagramLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Caribbean Elective
Caribbean Elective offers students the opportunity to participate in tailor-made programmes, Medical Electives and volunteering initiatives which are carefully designed to deliver invaluable practical and theoretical insights, while fostering a rich and immersive environment for students to embrace meaningful and culturally infused experiences in the Caribbean.
When: Various dates based on programmes
Location: Caribbean, North America
Fees: 4 weeks – £1,799 pp, 2 weeks – £1,430 pp
How to Apply: Apply directly
Asia Internship Program
Purpose and Scope
The Asia Internship Program (AIP) is a leading provider of international internship experiences, offering fully supported, credit-eligible placements for university students. Students are placed in dynamic roles across 30+ industries and in more than 20 destinations, including Thailand, South Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. Opportunities are available in in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats. AIP manages the entire experience from host company matching and visa guidance to on-the ground support and post-programme reflection, ensuring seamless alignment with UK universities' goals for global mobility and career readiness. Every internship is tailored to suit your academic and professional interests, with dedicated support throughout the journey.
Dates
Internships are flexible and can be adapted to meet course or accreditation requirements. We typically offer placements ranging from 6 weeks to 6 months.
Location
Although headquartered in Thailand, we have dedicated staff supporting internships around the world.
Fees
Programme fees vary depending on the package, internship duration, and destination. Use UW005 to access an exclusive discount for Warwick students.
AIESEC | Volunteer & Intership
AIESEC is a global platform for young people to develop their leadership potential through practical experiences of many kinds, including teaching, internships, volunteering opportunities, and more. Founded in 1948, AIESEC is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization entirely run by youth for youth.
Date: 6 weeks to 18 months
Location: All round the world
Fees: Vary based on projects
How to Apply: Apply directly