Working Overseas

Escape Artist

• Offers articles on working internationally.

GoinGlobal

• Country and Global City Career Guides plus job and internship postings across the world.

Go Abroad

• This site has some of everything–study abroad, language schools, international internships (paid and volunteer), international volunteer programs, teaching jobs, international employment, and eco-adventures.

Peace Corps

• The ultimate resource for U.S. Citizens 18+ with a college degree.
• It’s a U.S. government organization, which offers work sectors in Agriculture, Community Economic Development, Education, Environment, health, and Youth in Development.
• There are three programs to choose from: Peace Corps Volunteer, Peace Corps Response, and Virtual Service Pilot. Programs range from 3-6 months and remote and  6-12 months to 2 years plus training.

Search Fellowships & Scholarships | Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

• Fellowships and scholarships provide funding for research and advanced study in the United States and internationally.
• Many scholarships and fellowships require that applicants be US citizens. You can search for opportunities for non-US citizens on the Undergraduate Research and Fellowships site. Some scholarships or fellowships permit applicants to apply through their country of citizenship

University of Michigan International Center

• Frequently asked questions, along with information about how to prepare yourself to begin looking for international jobs, internships, volunteer experience, international research, etc.
• International job options, including various types of internships, short-term paid work, volunteering, and teaching abroad programs
• Teaching English Abroad | International Center features information about teaching abroad, including resources for certified K-12 teachers
• Work Permit Visa Programs | International Center features work permit visa programs
• Funding for Internships and Research Abroad | International Center provides external resources for funding for unpaid international internship and research opportunities

Foreign Policy Association Job Board

• Offers hundreds of job postings at many international organizations located abroad and in the United States

GoinGlobal

• Job and internship postings across the world.

Idealist.org

• One of the most useful international job websites
• Has thousands of international job postings in almost every country

XING

• Many job postings around the world

BUNAC

• Provides authorization to work in several different countries (Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Canada), as well as providing you with limited assistance on finding a job and living accommodations once you arrive in the country.
• Allows you to work for up to a year.

Cultural Vistas

• Programs for leaders at all levels – from college students to executives – who want to increase their global competency and drive positive change in themselves, their organizations, and society
• Programs include: Seed grants to address global challenges, Internships and Fellowships,  J-1 Visa Sponsorship Services, Professional Study Tours, and both Young Pacific Leaders and Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
• Program fees vary depending on location.

Global Placement

• Offers internship openings in many different locations around the world.

UN Volunteers

• Similar to the Peace Corps, the UNV is the United Nations’ volunteer organization.
• Volunteer abroad, in your country, or online.
• Create your profile in the UNV Global Talent Pool. Some assignments are not published because they are filled by candidates whose profiles are matched directly from their Global Talent Pool.
• Work towards any of the following goals from No poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Quality Education, Climate Change, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, Sustainable Cities, Clean Energy, Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, or other causes.

Australia

Singapore

• Ministry of Manpower, Singapore Government
• Hiring Talent in Singapore | Singapore EDB
• Passes – Singapore Global Network

Volunteerworld.com

• Volunteer World is a search engine with a wealth of information for volunteer opportunities abroad.
• Volunteer World does not offer services to students directly, just information, projects, and programs.

Volunteers for Peace

• Most programs are short-term, lasting from 2 to 3 weeks, and cost on average $495.
• Some programs are 1-3 months or longer.
• Projects typically occur between May and September with some exceptions.
• Offers opportunities in more than 100 different countries, you can search for programs based on location or type of work involved.
• You pick the type of work you want to do.
• English is the spoken language of the majority of projects.

International Volunteer Programs Association

• Has an extensive search engine of various volunteer opportunities from every region of the world for any desired length of time

Volunteer Forever

• Offers opportunities to teach English in over 100 countries, as well as the ability to focus on health care, animals, environment, community development, specialty volunteering, even participating in a yoga and volunteering, ecotourism, or gap year opportunity. Intern Abroad related to Medical, Business, Human Rights, STEM, Journalism, or Conservation.