Why Participate in a Virtual Internship
Community Impact
How It Works
Apply

Apply using the application form below. Once we receive your application, the FSD team schedules a Zoom or Skype call with you. This is to help us get to know your interests and motives for applying.
Connect

Upon acceptance, you are connected with a host organization or community group specialized in the development field of your interest. The process involves an introductory meeting with the community and orientation workshops.
Implement

With full time support from the FSD team, you will work hand in hand with the host organization or community to implement a project that sustainably meets the organization goals and supports the local community while achieving your learning objectives.
Virtual volunteer and Internship opportunity categories
Community Based Development Volunteer/Internship
Community Based Participatory Research Volunteer/Internship
Virtual Program Layout
STEP ONE – APPLICATION/ ACCEPTANCE:
STEP TWO – STUDENT-COMMUNITY MEETING
STEP THREE – INTRODUCTORY ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS
STEP FOUR – COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT/ASSET MAPPING TRAINING AND PRACTICE
STEP FIVE – PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT
STEP SIX – PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION
STEP SEVEN – PROJECT REPORT AND PRESENTATION
STEP EIGHT - PROJECT EVALUATION
STEP NINE - PARTICIPANT VISITING THE PROJECT IN FUTURE (OPTIONAL)
Engage in FSD virtual internship
WINTER | SPRING | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 | FALL 1 |
Jan 22, 2022 | March 19, 2022 | May 21, 2022 | June 18, 2022 | Sept 24, 2022 |
