Nonprofit Internships

Did you know Washington, D.C. serves as the U.S. headquarters for several global nonprofits? Launch a non-profit career you'll love. Start with a Washington, D.C. internship.

  • First Generation Student Advocates for Immigrant Rights

    First Generation Student Advocates for Immigrant Rights

    Towson University student Jackie Martinez always aspired to become an immigration lawyer. Her passion for advocating for those who are underrepresented led her to her internship with Ayuda Inc.

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  • Networking and Hands-On Internship Projects Expand Comms Major’s Career Possibilities

    Networking and Hands-On Internship Projects Expand Comms Major’s Career Possibilities

    Interning within a marketing and communications team at the nonprofit Complete College America helped Ember Brummitt, an undergrad at East Tennessee State University majoring in mass communications...

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  • Delaware State University Students Expand Career Horizons in D.C.

    Delaware State University Students Expand Career Horizons in D.C.

    The Washington Center and Delaware State University continue their collaboration to fuel students’ exploration of careers and create networks and experiences that will help kick-start their futures.

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  • North Carolina-Based Learner With Military Background Explores Advocacy Opportunities to Support Refugees

    North Carolina-Based Learner With Military Background Explores Advocacy Opportunities to Support Refugees

    Dante DeMarzo, an undergraduate at University of North Carolina, combined his organizational and creative skills to help deliver a high-profile event in D.C. supporting refugee families.

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  • Student Gains Confidence Through Work With Nonprofit Organization

    Student Gains Confidence Through Work With Nonprofit Organization

    Northern Arizona University student Dayana Guzman interned at Jubilee Housing as a Resident Services Coordinator.

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  • Experiencing the Global Perspective of Government Affairs via a D.C. Based Internship

    Experiencing the Global Perspective of Government Affairs via a D.C. Based Internship

    Trisha Binwade, an undergraduate at University of Washington dove into the complex area of international policy during her internship at S&P Global.

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  • Student Garners Professional Insight to Pursue Career in Foreign Service

    Student Garners Professional Insight to Pursue Career in Foreign Service

    University of Colorado Boulder student Luke Hahn interned at a national security think tank as part of the CU in D.C. program.

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  • TWC Student Helps Create Opportunities for Afghan Refugees via Internship with Lawyers Without Borders

    TWC Student Helps Create Opportunities for Afghan Refugees via Internship with Lawyers Without Borders

    Maroua Rahaoui, an undergraduate student at Worcester State University had a vision of coming to Washington, D.C. and making a difference.

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  • Intern Makes an Impact Through Work with Nonprofit Organization

    Intern Makes an Impact Through Work with Nonprofit Organization

    Supported by a scholarship from the Motorola Solutions Foundation, Sarah’s internship at Offender Aid and Restoration generated change in the lives of those who have experienced incarceration.

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  • Social Work Internship Inspires Student to Pursue Higher Education

    Social Work Internship Inspires Student to Pursue Higher Education

    Westfield State University student Tiara Lewis gained real-world experience through her internship with LIFT-DC Community Services. Now, she plans to continue her education and follow her passion...

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  • For First-Generation College Students, Internships and Networking are Vital

    For First-Generation College Students, Internships and Networking are Vital

    Alexis Michael Rodriguez came to D.C. from Arizona to pursue his passion for social justice and human rights. Through his TWC experience, he was able to gain the tools, experience and network he...

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  • D.C. Experience Leads to Limitless Opportunities

    D.C. Experience Leads to Limitless Opportunities

    Emerson College student Caelynn Marie Timbreza spent a semester in Washington, D.C. interning at The Appellate Project, a nonprofit that provides resources to law students of color.

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  • Internships in Washington D.C. for Students Interested in Nonprofits & Advocacy

    Internships in Washington D.C. for Students Interested in Nonprofits & Advocacy

    See how TWC works for students interested in nonprofit and advocacy work and learn about the most popular internship sites and programming for these students.

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  • Internship at Advocacy Group Provides Connections and Confidence

    Internship at Advocacy Group Provides Connections and Confidence

    University of Southern Mississippi student Kellie Jackson talks about how her TWC internship with a non-profit advocacy group prepared her for life after college.

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  • A Week in the Life of a Public Policy Major Interning at a D.C. Nonprofit

    A Week in the Life of a Public Policy Major Interning at a D.C. Nonprofit

    Kelia, a Public Policy major from Arizona State University, shares what a week is like as an intern at a Washington, D.C. nonprofit.

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  • My Journey to The Washington Center and What I Learned Working as a Public Policy Intern at an Education Nonprofit in D.C.

    My Journey to The Washington Center and What I Learned Working as a Public Policy Intern at an Education Nonprofit in D.C.

    Spending an entire semester in Washington D.C. is a dream come true. Here’s what my journey to the nation’s capital was like and what I learned during my internship at an education nonprofit.

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  • A Day in the Life of a Communications Intern at a Nonprofit Organization

    A Day in the Life of a Communications Intern at a Nonprofit Organization

    Mireya Cabrera shares what a typical day is like as an intern on the Communications Team at Global Ties U.S., a nonprofit partner of the U.S. Department of State.

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  • A Day in the Life of a TWC Intern at a D.C. Nonprofit

    A Day in the Life of a TWC Intern at a D.C. Nonprofit

    What a typical Monday looks like as a Development and Communications Intern at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC).

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  • A Typical Week in the Life of a Policy and Advocacy Intern in D.C.

    A Typical Week in the Life of a Policy and Advocacy Intern in D.C.

    As a policy and advocacy intern in the Nation's Capital, I am always on the move to my next meeting.

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  • How My Non-Profit Internship Has Prepared Me for My Future Career

    How My Non-Profit Internship Has Prepared Me for My Future Career

    Figuring out what career you want can be challenging. Here’s how my internship has given me a better understanding of what direction I want to take with my career.

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