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.

  • 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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  • Getting the Most Out of the VET Initiative Experience a Priority for Both Intern and His Internship Site

    Getting the Most Out of the VET Initiative Experience a Priority for Both Intern and His Internship Site

    An internship with Student Veterans of America in D.C. through TWC's VET Initiative helped student veteran Raul Santana strengthen his professional skills and develop new connections.

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  • How My Internship with Amnesty International Solidified My Political Career Aspirations

    How My Internship with Amnesty International Solidified My Political Career Aspirations

    Elon University's Ryan Wells knew that an internship in D.C. was essential for his political science major, but interning at Amnesty International helped him realize a future in nonprofit advocacy.

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  • A Day in The Life of My TWC Roomate, ASU’s Suhey Ortega

    A Day in The Life of My TWC Roomate, ASU’s Suhey Ortega

    There are so many incredible people you meet in your time at TWC, but sometimes the most interesting folks you meet sleep five feet away from you.

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  • Intern Spotlight: Jana Kelnhofer, Clark University

    Intern Spotlight: Jana Kelnhofer, Clark University

    Jana shares her story about how she turned her internship at EMILY's List, into a full-time job. 

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  • Intern Spotlight: Morgan Scheinin, Colorado State University

    Intern Spotlight: Morgan Scheinin, Colorado State University

    How A Colorado State Student’s Search for An Internationally-Focused Internship Led Her to D.C.

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  • How My Internship Helped Me Discover the Value of My Military Skills In the Civilian Workforce

    How My Internship Helped Me Discover the Value of My Military Skills In the Civilian Workforce

    Christopher Lamy completed his undergraduate degree during his decade in the Air Force, but TWC's VET Initiative provided him with the connections and confidence he needed to pursue his career goals.

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  • My Internship Experience with Charities Aid Foundation of America

    My Internship Experience with Charities Aid Foundation of America

    This summer has been one of the most transformative semesters of my college career.

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  • Reflections On My D.C. Experience

    Reflections On My D.C. Experience

    My experience in D.C. was absolutely life-changing. Not only was it my first internship, but it was also my first time living in a city.

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