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.

  • Empowering Dreams and Championing Representation: Elizabeth Gomez Solis’ Internship Journey

    Empowering Dreams and Championing Representation: Elizabeth Gomez Solis’ Internship Journey

    Currently a student at the University of Colorado Boulder, Elizabeth Gomez Solis interned with the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute, where she provided critical support and policy research.

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  • Building Data-Driven Insights with Temirlan Utegulov

    Building Data-Driven Insights with Temirlan Utegulov

    From developing Power BI dashboards to streamlining reporting processes and crafting strategic insights, Temirlan is making a significant impact.

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  • Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internship Compensation

    Top 5 Mistakes Students Make When Evaluating Internship Compensation

    As the largest and most established academic internship program in the U.S., we work with thousands of students to navigate their internship journey, make informed decisions and maximize the...

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  • MacKenzie Cruz’s Mission to Safeguard Children Through Global Policy

    MacKenzie Cruz’s Mission to Safeguard Children Through Global Policy

    MacKenzie Cruz, is making a powerful impact as an intern with the International Center for Missing and Exploited Children, tackling critical issues affecting children worldwide.

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  • A Swiftie Intern Spotlight: How Stephanie Samsel Merged Pop Culture and Politics

    A Swiftie Intern Spotlight: How Stephanie Samsel Merged Pop Culture and Politics

    Stephanie Samsel interned at the Heritage Foundation and took on diverse roles as a temporary marketing project coordinator.

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  • Liv Holmes - Championing History and Accessibility

    Liv Holmes - Championing History and Accessibility

    Live Holmes is a rising star from Kalamazoo College spent her internship with the FDR Memorial Legacy Committee blending historical preservation with advocacy and acknowledgment of disability rights.

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  • Championing Political Awareness and Discovering Career Flexibility

    Championing Political Awareness and Discovering Career Flexibility

    Political science major Josephine Ennin interned at Political Awareness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing political engagement and education.

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  • Grant Bane’s AIP Experience: Enhancing Scenic Beauty and Professional Ambitions

    Grant Bane’s AIP Experience: Enhancing Scenic Beauty and Professional Ambitions

    This summer, Grant A Bane, a Public Relations major from the University of Colorado-Boulder, interned with Scenic America to help preserve the nation's scenic beauty.

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  • Intern Spotlight: Embracing Growth and Professional Development as an Intern at the Assuaged Foundation

    Intern Spotlight: Embracing Growth and Professional Development as an Intern at the Assuaged Foundation

    Chris Parris Jr., a Mass Communications major at Frostburg State University, joined TWC’s Summer 2024 Academic Internship Program and interned at the Assuaged Foundation.

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  • Unlocking Career Opportunities in Health Policy

    Unlocking Career Opportunities in Health Policy

    If you have a passion to improve health outcomes, increase access and affordability of care, overcome health disparities or strive for better health for individuals and families, building skills,...

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  • Finding Purpose: How An Internship Shaped This Student’s Goals in Human Services

    Finding Purpose: How An Internship Shaped This Student’s Goals in Human Services

    Tess Mason-DiBurgo, a Human Services major at Fitchburg State University, interned at Voices for a Second Chance during Spring 2024 AIP.

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  • 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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