Get involved · Internships
Build your career. Change lives.
Summer 2027 in Ghana: hands-on experience for high school, college and graduate students, on real programs with a rural village in the Volta Region.
Featured opportunity · Coming soon
Refugee Dreamers Youth Apprenticeship
A part-time apprenticeship for refugee high school and college students who want to give back.
- Help plan and run programs for refugee children in grades K–12
- Design workshops: poetry, art, dance and teen mentorship
- Find sponsors, grants and school partners
- Track program results and suggest improvements
The internship plan · Summer 2027 · Ghana
Two ways to intern.
Both tracks are in person in Ghana. Pick the one that fits your goals and your school calendar.
Remote teaching is coming soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you when it opens.
The 3-month plan
Weeks 1–2 · Welcome
Meet your mentor, complete our volunteer orientation and set two or three goals together.
Weeks 3–6 · Learn by doing
Work alongside the team on real tasks in your area, with a short weekly check-in.
Weeks 7–10 · Own a project
Lead one project from plan to result, like a campaign, a lesson series or a data report.
Weeks 11–12 · Share it
Present your results to our leadership team, then get feedback and a reference letter.
Internship roles
Find your fit.
Every role is in person in Ghana, in the Mepe and Dadome area of the Volta Region, for summer 2027. Roles tagged Utah are also open in Salt Lake City. Tap a role to read the full description, then apply in one click.
Education & technology
Internship · New · Graduate levelDesign & Technology Innovation InternUse human-centered design and engineering to build low-cost solutions with a rural village in Ghana, from school computer labs to solar power.
What you'll do
- Co-design with teachers, students and families: interviews, observation and testing ideas together
- Prototype simple, low-cost tools, such as solar food dryers or durable lab setups
- Help plan the Starlink internet and solar power rollout for our school computer labs
- Run hands-on design, robotics and making workshops for students
- Document every design so our local team can build, fix and maintain it
- Measure what works and share the results with our leadership team
What you'll bring
- Studies in engineering, product design, innovation or a related field; graduate students welcome
- Comfort with uncertainty, and the patience to design with people, not for them
- Respect for local knowledge and culture
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: A real field design project for your portfolio or capstone, cross-cultural design experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternshipRobotics TeacherTeach robotics, coding and AI to young dreamers, in our Dadome STEAM/ICT lab in Ghana and our free after-school classes in Utah.
What you'll do
- Teach small teams as they build and code robots
- Plan and run hands-on lessons with our instructors and local teachers
- Encourage students and track their progress
- Help students share their projects at a school showcase
What you'll bring
- Patient and great with kids
- Interest in STEM; no robotics experience needed, we train you
- You may be asked to complete a background check, as for all work with children
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview. In Utah, you can join our Salt Lake City programs on a schedule we plan with you. Remote teaching is coming soon: join the waitlist in the form below.
What you'll gain: Teaching experience, youth mentoring, STEM skills, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewEdTech & ICT Infrastructure CoordinatorKeep our school computer labs running and connected, from setup to Starlink internet.
What you'll do
- Help set up, maintain and repair computers and lab equipment
- Support the Starlink internet launch for the Dadome lab (target: July 25, 2027)
- Install and organize learning software and offline resources
- Train teachers and students to use and care for the technology
- Keep a simple inventory and maintenance log
What you'll bring
- Studies in IT, computer science, engineering or education technology
- Hands-on with hardware, networks and troubleshooting
- Patient when explaining technology to beginners
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview. In Utah, you can join our Salt Lake City programs on a schedule we plan with you.
What you'll gain: Real-world IT and infrastructure experience in a school setting, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewEducation & Literacy InternHelp children in our partner schools read, write and love learning.
What you'll do
- Run reading clubs and small-group literacy sessions
- Help set up and organize classroom libraries
- Support teachers with lesson materials and classroom activities
- Track reading progress with simple, age-appropriate checks
What you'll bring
- Studies in education, English, early childhood or a related field
- Warm, patient and creative with children
- A background check, as for all work with children
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview. Remote teaching is coming soon: join the waitlist in the form below.
What you'll gain: Classroom teaching experience in a new culture, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipHealth & wellbeing
Internship · NewMedical & Public Health InternSupport health education and our upcoming free health screenings, always working within your training.
What you'll do
- Help organize our FREE Health Screenings (coming soon) alongside licensed clinicians
- Lead handwashing, dental hygiene and nutrition workshops for students
- Support menstrual health education with our Girls' Health program
- Help keep the Dadome village well and school sanitation projects running well
- Collect simple health data, with consent, to guide our work
What you'll bring
- Studies in medicine, nursing, dentistry, public health or a related field
- You only do what your training and license allow. All clinical care is supervised by licensed local professionals
- A background check, as for all work with children
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Global health field experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewEmotional Regulation & Wellbeing InternHelp children and teachers build calm, caring classrooms through social-emotional learning.
What you'll do
- Lead simple social-emotional learning activities: naming feelings, breathing, calm corners
- Share positive classroom-management tools with teachers
- Use art, dance and play to support children's wellbeing
- Track progress with short, age-appropriate check-ins, with consent
What you'll bring
- Studies in psychology, counseling, social work or education
- This is not therapy. You'll know how to refer concerns to qualified local professionals
- A background check, as for all work with children
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Experience in child wellbeing and teacher support, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipFood, livelihoods & enterprise
Internship · NewSustainable Food Security InternHelp our partner schools grow, keep and use more of their own food.
What you'll do
- Pilot food preservation, such as solar drying, and school garden practices at our partner schools to strengthen school meals and reduce post-harvest loss
- Bring your measurement and evaluation expertise to how we track learning and program outcomes, an area we're actively strengthening as we grow
- Work with farmers, school cooks and teachers to test what fits local crops and seasons
- Support our school businesses, like cassava processing
What you'll bring
- Studies in agriculture, food science, nutrition, engineering or international development
- Hands-on, practical and happy outdoors
- Measurement and evaluation skills are a strong plus
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Field experience in food systems and program evaluation, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewSmall Business Creation InternHelp young people and families start and grow small businesses in the village.
What you'll do
- Help teach our Young Founders Academy and KidBiz money lessons
- Coach young entrepreneurs on pricing, simple bookkeeping and saving
- Help launch and run our school businesses, like cassava processing and poultry
- Help plan a Demo Day where young founders pitch their ideas
What you'll bring
- Studies in business, entrepreneurship, economics or finance
- A good teacher who explains things simply
- Interest in community and youth development
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Hands-on experience starting real ventures, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewFounder Academy & Micro-Entrepreneurship MentorMentor young founders as they turn ideas into real small businesses.
What you'll do
- Mentor teams in the Dreamers Founder Academy, from first idea to Demo Day
- Coach micro-entrepreneurs on pricing, simple bookkeeping and saving
- Help run KidBiz money lessons and pitch practice
- Track each venture's progress with simple tools
What you'll bring
- Studies in business, entrepreneurship or economics, or startup experience
- Encouraging, practical and patient
- A background check, as for all work with children
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview. In Utah, you can join our Salt Lake City programs on a schedule we plan with you.
What you'll gain: Mentoring and small business coaching experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewAgribusiness & School Garden CoordinatorGrow school gardens and farm businesses that feed students and earn income for the school.
What you'll do
- Plan, plant and care for school gardens with students and teachers
- Support our school businesses, like cassava processing and poultry
- Help plan what to grow, what it costs and where to sell it
- Teach simple farming and business skills to student clubs
What you'll bring
- Studies in agriculture, agribusiness, food science or development
- Happy working outdoors and with your hands
- Interest in business and community development
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Field experience in agribusiness and school food systems, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewBusiness Development InternBuild the partnerships and markets that make our village programs last.
What you'll do
- Research local and regional markets for school-made products
- Build relationships with local businesses, suppliers and partners
- Prepare simple business plans and pitch materials
- Help find U.S. and Ghanaian sponsors for village projects
What you'll bring
- Studies in business, marketing or economics
- Confident communicator and relationship builder
- Comfortable with spreadsheets and presentations
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Partnership and market-building experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipRights, environment & energy
Internship · NewLaw & Human Rights InternStrengthen children's rights and protection in our programs and community.
What you'll do
- Research Ghana's child protection and education laws
- Help draft our child safeguarding policy and codes of conduct
- Support rights-awareness sessions on children's rights and girls' education, with local partners
- Help map local services so we know where to refer concerns
What you'll bring
- Studies in law, human rights, public policy or social work
- You won't give legal advice. You'll work under supervision and with local partners
- A background check, as for all work with children
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Practical human rights and policy experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewRenewable Energy & Sustainability InternHelp bring clean, reliable solar power to schools that have little or no electricity.
What you'll do
- Assess school energy needs and rooftop solar potential
- Help plan, install and maintain solar power for classrooms and computer labs
- Teach students and teachers how solar power works and how to care for it
- Track energy use and savings to guide our Solar for Schools project
What you'll bring
- Studies in engineering, renewable energy, environmental science or sustainability
- Hands-on and safety-minded
- Interest in community development
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Hands-on renewable energy field experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewConservation & Environment InternProtect the land and water the village depends on, and teach the next generation to care for it.
What you'll do
- Plant trees and create green spaces at our partner schools
- Help protect water sources around the village well
- Run clean-ups and simple waste and recycling projects
- Start eco-clubs and teach climate and nature lessons
What you'll bring
- Studies in environmental science, ecology, forestry or sustainability
- Happy working outdoors and with children
- Practical and resourceful
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Community conservation field experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipOperations, data & storytelling
InternshipInternational Operations & Program Support InternWork alongside our in-country teams to keep programs, projects and visiting teams running smoothly.
What you'll do
- Support daily program logistics with our Ghana team
- Help run classes, workshops and visits from volunteer teams
- Track supplies, attendance and project budgets
- Document projects with photos and short reports, with consent
- Keep information flowing between our U.S. and in-country teams
What you'll bring
- Organized, flexible and calm when plans change
- Respect for other cultures and a wish to learn
- Ready to travel, and to keep in touch across time zones
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: International field experience, nonprofit operations skills, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternshipProgram Coordination InternHelp plan and run classes, trips and community events.
What you'll do
- Build schedules, supply lists and sign-in sheets for classes and events
- Coordinate volunteers and keep families informed
- Help prepare and run our Ghana trips and visiting teams
- Write a short recap after each event
What you'll bring
- Organized and reliable
- Clear communicator by email and phone
- Comfortable with Google Sheets or similar
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Program experience, event planning, project management, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternshipResearch, Monitoring & Evaluation InternMeasure learning and program outcomes so we can show our impact clearly, and keep improving.
What you'll do
- Bring measurement and evaluation expertise to how we track learning and program outcomes, an area we're actively strengthening as we grow
- Design short surveys for students, families, teachers and volunteers
- Clean and organize program data, and build simple dashboards
- Draft data summaries for reports and grants
What you'll bring
- Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets
- Curious, careful and honest with numbers
- Statistics, public health, evaluation or social science studies are a plus
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Monitoring and evaluation experience, a research project, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternship · NewInternational Grants & Impact Data AnalystTurn our results into strong grant proposals for work in Utah and Ghana.
What you'll do
- Collect and analyze program and impact data from Utah and Ghana
- Research international and U.S. funders that fit our work
- Draft grant sections, budgets and reports with real numbers and stories
- Build simple dashboards our team and funders can understand
What you'll bring
- Studies in international development, public policy, economics, statistics or nonprofit management
- Strong writer who is careful and honest with numbers
- Comfortable with Excel or Google Sheets
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview. In Utah, you can join our Salt Lake City programs on a schedule we plan with you.
What you'll gain: Grant writing and impact analysis samples for your portfolio, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternshipFundraising & Grants InternResearch funders and help draft grant applications, with stories and data straight from the field.
What you'll do
- Research foundations and corporate giving programs that fit our work
- Keep the grant calendar and deadlines up to date
- Gather needs, costs and stories from our Ghana team for proposals
- Help prepare donor thank-you notes and updates
What you'll bring
- Careful researcher and clear writer
- Detail-oriented with deadlines
- Interest in nonprofit finance or development
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Grant-writing samples, fundraising experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternshipMarketing & Communications InternShare our dreamers' stories on social media, email and the website.
What you'll do
- Plan and draft social media posts and captions
- Help write newsletters and campaign emails
- Collect stories and quotes from programs in Ghana (with consent)
- Track what content performs best
What you'll bring
- Strong writer with a friendly voice
- Comfortable with Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn
- Canva or similar tools are a plus
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: A portfolio of published work, campaign experience, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipInternshipDesign, Photo & Video InternCreate graphics and short videos from our programs, trips and village projects.
What you'll do
- Photograph and film programs in Ghana, following our consent rules
- Design social graphics, flyers and event signs
- Edit short videos from trips, classes and events
- Organize our photo and video library
What you'll bring
- A portfolio or samples of your work
- Experience with Canva, Adobe or similar tools
- Video editing (CapCut, Premiere or similar) is a plus
Commitment: Summer 2027, in person in Ghana. Choose the 1-week Field Experience (a certificate of completion with your hours) or the 3-month Internship (eligible for academic credit). We discuss costs, housing and logistics at your interview.
What you'll gain: Portfolio pieces, real client work, a mentor and a reference letter when you finish.
Apply for this internshipWho can apply?
High school, college and graduate students, and recent graduates. Tell us your age and school in your application. We'll explain any age requirements for travel during your interview.
Where in Ghana will I be?
With our partner schools and community in the Mepe and Dadome area of the Volta Region, including Dadome DA Basic School. Our internships are in Ghana for summer 2027. A few roles, like Robotics Teacher, are also open in Salt Lake City, Utah.
How long are internships?
Choose one of two tracks, both in person in Ghana in summer 2027:
- 1-week Field Experience: you earn a certificate of completion that lists your hours.
- 3-month Internship: eligible for academic credit, following our 3-month plan.
You can also pair an internship with our Ghana 2027 trip (July 21 to 31, 2027).
What does it cost, and what's included?
It depends on how long you stay and what's included, such as housing, meals and local transport. We share a clear, written cost breakdown at your interview, before you commit to anything.
Can I earn academic credit?
Yes, with the 3-month Internship. Add your program's requirements to your application, and we'll work with your school on supervision, hours and evaluations. The 1-week Field Experience earns a certificate of completion that lists your hours. Every intern also gets a reference letter when they finish.
Can my university fund my internship?
Many universities offer grants for summer service and internships. Ask your career or global programs office. Once you're accepted, we can provide a letter and a project description for your funding application.
Do I need to speak a local language?
No. English is Ghana's official language, and our local team is with you. Ewe is widely spoken in the Volta Region, and we'll teach you a few greetings. People love it when you try!
What travel documents and health steps do I need?
For Ghana you'll need a passport that's valid for at least 6 months, a Ghana visa and a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Visit a travel clinic early to ask about other vaccines and malaria prevention. We'll send a pre-travel checklist after you're accepted.
How will I be supported and kept safe?
You'll complete our volunteer orientation, follow our safeguarding rules and have a mentor and regular check-ins. Our in-country team helps with day-to-day logistics. We'll also share our safety guidance and what travel insurance you'll need.
Can I do medical, legal or counseling work?
Only within your training and license. Clinical care is supervised by licensed local professionals. Law interns don't give legal advice, and wellbeing interns don't provide therapy. Instead, everyone learns how to refer concerns to qualified local partners.
Can I teach remotely?
Not yet. Remote teaching is coming soon. Choose Remote teaching (waitlist) in the form below and we'll email you as soon as it opens.
Is a background check required?
Yes, for any role that involves working with children.
What happens after I apply?
We review applications on a rolling basis and email you to set up a short video call. If it's a good fit, we'll go over your role, dates and costs, then send your acceptance letter, orientation and pre-travel checklist.
Apply
Start your application.
We review applications on a rolling basis and reply by email to set up a short conversation.
Need school credit? Add your program's requirements in the form.
Taking a gap year instead? See our 4- or 8-week gap year in Ghana.
Application received!
Thank you. We'll email you soon to set up a conversation.