FSD offers volunteer abroad and intern abroad programs for university students, professionals, and retirees. Our programs empower participants with a sustainable approach to development through collaboration with community leaders and stakeholders.

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Programs are Available in: Argentina, Bolivia, India, Kenya, Nicaragua, Uganda.

Development Subjects for Project Work: microfinance, health, environment, youth and education, women’s empowerment, community development, and human rights.

Each program consists of an individual placement with a host organization, a one-week orientation, training in sustainable development, language support, an individual family homestay, regular debriefing sessions, a $200 seed grant to support project work, access to additional funding for strong projects, and ongoing support from the FSD in-country staff. Upon return, FSD's AlumniConnect program introduces former participants to future job and academic opportunities.

Intern Abroad (9-52 Weeks)
Our intern abroad program immerses students and young professionals in grassroots development, offering them a comprehensive experience working with a community-based organization. Interns receive development training in conducting needs assessments, designing and implementing project work, grantwriting, monitoring and evaluation, and other relevant topics. These skills are then used toward community driven project work that is collaboratively executed by interns, FSD, and the host organization to ensure sustainability. Participants are able to apply for grants directly from FSD to fund their project work.

Download the FSD Internship Brochure!

Volunteer Abroad - ProCorps Volunteering (4-52 Weeks)
Professionals and retirees with substantial (7+ years) professional experience work with our partner organizations to build capacity and provide technical expertise. Volunteers are placed with organizations that best utilize their abilities and interests. Volunteers efficiently assess avenues to optimally apply their skills in collaboration with the FSD site team and their host organization. Project work can be funded directly by FSD for volunteers staying over 8 weeks. Download the FSD ProCorps Volunteer Brochure!

FSD offers additional programs for colleges and universities around the world. Please visit our universities programs section to learn more about our partnerships and programs.