Global Impact Virtual Internship
FALL SESSION
A 100% ONLINE EXPERIENCE FOR TEENS AGES 14-19. COMPLETE A PART-TIME INTERNSHIP, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH A GLOBAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION OR SOCIAL ENTERPRISE.
WORK WITH EXPERIENCED INTERNSHIP SUPERVISORS AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE OVER THE COURSE OF SIX WEEKS THROUGH VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT, GROUP PROJECTS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY.
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SESSION A
MONDAYS/WEDNESDAYS/SATURDAYS
OCTOBER 25 - DECEMBER 10
MONDAYS
CORE CURRICULUM
04:00PM – 06:00PM ET
WITH INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR
AND OTHER INTERNS
WEDNESDAYS
CORE CURRICULUM
04:00PM – 06:00PM ET
WITH INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR
AND OTHER INTERNS
SATURDAYS
THEMATIC FOCUS AREA
11:00AM – 01:00PM ET
WITH OVERSEAS HOST ORGANIZATION
AND OTHER INTERNS
WEEKLY
STUDY AND PROJECT WORK
APPROX. 5 HOURS PER WEEK
COMPLETED SOLO
OR WITH YOUR GROUP
YOU ARE OFF THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER 21-27
SESSION B
TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS/SATURDAYS
OCTOBER 26 - DECEMBER 10
TUESDAYS
CORE CURRICULUM
07:00PM – 09:00PM ET
WITH INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR
AND OTHER INTERNS
THURSDAYS
CORE CURRICULUM
07:00PM – 09:00PM ET
WITH INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR
AND OTHER INTERNS
SATURDAYS
THEMATIC FOCUS AREA
11:00AM – 01:00PM ET
WITH OVERSEAS HOST ORGANIZATION
AND OTHER INTERNS
WEEKLY
STUDY AND PROJECT WORK
APPROX. 5 HOURS PER WEEK
COMPLETED SOLO
OR WITH YOUR GROUP
YOU ARE OFF THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING
NOVEMBER 21-27
REGISTER FOR THE FALL SESSION
BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8TH
$1,999 TUITION TO REGISTER
CHOOSE A THEMATIC FOCUS AREA THAT MATCHES YOUR INTERESTS. YOU WILL COLLABORATE DIRECTLY WITH AN OVERSEAS HOST ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON THIS FIELD ALONGSIDE OTHER INTERNS WHO SHARE YOUR PASSIONS.
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PLEASE NOTE
FOR THE FALL 2021 INTERNSHIP, ONLY ONE THEMATIC FOCUS AREA IS OFFERED:
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP (PLUS ANIMAL & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION)
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
PLUS ANIMAL & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Learn from Vijo and his team as they work to establish an entirely new paradigm for living from the land
SATURDAYS
ONLINE FOCUS AREA SESSION
11:00AM – 01:00PM ET
WITH OUR LAND
In Collaboration With:
OurLand
Region of Impact:
Thailand
Explore topics related to:
Building the case for long-term sustainability and the conservation of nature.
Why choose this focus area?
Creating sustainable development options has become increasingly more important in society’s quest for a healthier and more ethical world.
On this virtual internship, you will learn from how one location can meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Explore how interconnected our natural world is, diving deep into topics such as ecosystem health, organic farming and living harmoniously alongside elephants.
About your overseas internship partner organization:
Our Land is dedicated to a world where nature is respected and conservation is seen as the crucial link between progress and tranquility.
Located in the heart of Thailand’s oldest wildlife sanctuary, Our Land works with communities to enhance acceptance towards conservation, such as collaborating with local communities to address human-elephant conflict.
UNITED NATIONS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
LIFE ON LAND
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT FOR YOUR INTERNSHIP
THROUGH PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
$750 ADD-ON FEE TO ENROLL
COMPLETE A CORE CURRICULUM WITH YOUR PEERS AND THROUGH THE GUIDANCE OF YOUR INTERNSHIP SUPEVISOR. LEARN AND DEVELOP CRITICAL SKILLS THAT WILL SUPPORT YOU ON YOUR FUTURE EDUCATION AND CAREER PATHS.
CORE CURRICULUM
COURSES
BE THE CHANGE.
Develop essential leadership skills and build toward meaningful career development goals.
MONDAYS/WEDNESDAYS OR TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS
CORE CURRICULUM COURSES
04:00PM – 6:00PM ET
OR 07:00PM – 09:00PM ET
WITH YOUR GROUP/PEERS
36 hours of virtual sessions between core curriculum and focus area time over six weeks.
INDEPENDENT STUDY
AND PROJECTS
MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Our part-time, flexible schedule is designed to work with your school and life calendar.
WEEKLY DURING YOUR FREE TIME
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND PROJECTS
AT YOUR DISCRETION
DURING THE WEEK
TYPICALLY COMPLETED SOLO
30 hours of self-guided project work or internship group engagement over six weeks.
OPTIONAL
OFFICE HOURS
JOIN THE MOVEMENT.
Check in with your Internship Supervisor, ask questions and discuss course projects.
AVAILABLE WEEKLY
MEET WITH GLA INTERNSHIP STAFF
OFFICE HOURS VARY
BY WEEK
WITH YOUR INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR
Office hours are 100% optional but are available to all student interns on a weekly basis.
LOOKING FOR FINANCIAL AID?
LIMITED SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.
APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP CONSIDERATION
AS A GLOBAL IMPACT VIRTUAL INTERN, EARN MERITS FOR YOUR EFFORTS. NOT ONLY WILL YOU RECEIVE A SIGNED RECOMMENDATION LETTER AND EARN OPTIONAL SERVICE HOURS, YOU WILL ALSO BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.
COMPLETE THIS:
66 TOTAL IMPACT HOURS
10 hours with host organization engagement
24 hours of skill development
2 hours final project presentation
30 total hours of self-guided project work
AND EARN THIS:
AWARDS AND MERITS
A professional letter of recommendation
A certificate of completion
Up to 20 hours of community service
Experience for college applications and essays
