In-Person Internships Are Back! Pivoting to remote internships during COVID-19 allowed Human Connections to continue our work of providing reciprocal learning opportunities for students and our local Bucerías community. We are now delighted to be able to resume our responsible travel programs that we feel provide the greatest impact for students and our local partners. Learn more about our International Internships!

REMOTE INTERNSHIPS: RESILIENCE & SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN MEXICO

- Remote Internship Applications Closed -

Explore our In-Person Internship Opportunities

Intern abroad from home. Through structured projects and virtual engagement with community members, interns will support our team in executing our COVID-19 Initiatives. These collaborations will bolster the resilience and ingenuity of our partners as they navigate a new global reality.

One of our core values is reciprocity. To that end, we know that the learning you take away from your internship is just as important as the contributions you make.  Time focused on projects will account for about 70% of your program; the remaining 30% will be invested in professional development and educational activities. 

Our interns engage in readings, virtual visits, and discussions focused around a specific social sector topic, such as sustainable development, responsible tourism, and indigeneity. Interns will also hone business skills through workshops hosted by HC’s advisors. A virtual homestay experience offers deeper connection and insight into local culture. Most of all, joining our team - including our staff, partners, and alumni - means interns step into a multicultural family, contributing their unique skill set toward lasting social impact while developing intercultural fluency that will serve them professionally for years to come. 

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Each week, interns will engage in approximately 3 hours of pre-scheduled professional development activities. The specific timing of these activities will be adapted to meet interns’ availability and time zones. Outside of this, interns should expect up to 10 hours per week of independently scheduled work on projects, which will involve collaborating with other interns, staff, and local partners. In total, this program requires a time investment of 10-15 hours per week over 10 weeks.

SELECTION PROCESS

Our remote internships are open to students and professionals from diverse disciplines. This best enables intern teams to support our partners, as well as to learn positively from one another.

COST

We are no longer offering remote internships. Visit our International Internships page to learn more about the program fee for our in-person internships in Bucerías!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • Work on impact-focused projects, collaborating virtually with Mexican microentrepreneurs, staff, and HC’s network of professional consultants to tackle new initiatives in the face of COVID-19

  • Workshops and discussions focused on professional communication in Mexico, responsible tourism, sustainable development, and indigeneity and social justice

  • Upon successful completion of capstone project, receive a certificate in Social Entrepreneurship or Intercultural Communication

  • Career development, including access to alumni groups, resume review and professional networking 

  • Virtual homestay experience, which allows you to connect with a local family for cultural exchange and Spanish language practice (optional)

  • Be a part of an international, multicultural team, gaining skills in remote project management and intercultural fluency

  • Support pursuing university credit, when applicable

  • Best practices in ethics and sustainability, including fair payments to local collaborators

INTERNSHIP FUNDING RESOURCES:

The Human Connections staff has put together a short list of scholarship resources and fundraising ideas that can help offset the cost of participating in the Remote Internship.

Personal Fundraiser: You can start a personal fundraiser on GoFundMe or Facebook to cover the internship cost. It’s fast, easy, and if you can get friends and family to help you, you can reach your goal in no time. 

Graduation Gift Donations:  In lieu of cash for a graduation gift, grandparents and family can support this next chapter in your educational and professional journey.

Peace First COVID-19 Rapid Response Mini-Grants:  Peace First is offering mini-grants of up to $250 to support young people leading initiatives to address secondary effects of COVID-19 in their communities. Learn more about the application process here.

Apply for Scholarships:  Research scholarship opportunities. Some sites to get you started:  scholarships.com, dosomething.org, fastweb.com, and unigo.com.

Contact Your Educational Institution:  While outside options are great, your own school is likely the best source of funding. Many universities have specific scholarships, grants or internship programs that pay for their students’ unpaid internships.

Intern in Bucerías, Mexico

An international internship is more than just a line on your resume. Develop new in-demand career skills while making a difference when you work on real projects and build your international network as a Human Connections intern. Learn more about joining our responsible tourism social enterprise on an international internship.