Virtual Internship – Global Public Health

Yes, you can still intern abroad this summer. Get the experience you need to land your purpose-driven international dream job – from home. Spend this summer analysing photos of baby sea turtles or scanning drone footage of tropical coral reefs. Alternatively, set up a fundraising campaign for a women’s empowerment organisation or teach English to social entrepreneurs. GVI Virtual Internships include work experience with governments, NGOs and social enterprises in locations around the world, daily one-on-ones with an assigned mentor and weekly masterclasses delivered by local experts.

After successful completion you’ll have a final project to show employers, a professional recommendation from your mentor, hours of project-based experience, many new skills to add to your resume and a global network of peers and industry professionals. You’ll also be able to add several certificates from the University of Richmond and GVI to your resume.

Don’t let the current global reality stop you. Get started today and make a living out of something you’re truly passionate about.

Program Details

Despite making significant progress improving the health of billions of people, the world is still facing many health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and diphtheria, increasing reports of drug-resistant pathogens, growing rates of obesity and physical inactivity, to the health impacts of environmental pollution and climate change, and multiple humanitarian crises.

You will learn about universal health coverage, and explore case studies illustrating bold and innovative approaches to global health issues. Case examples are drawn from government entities to NGOs, and from social enterprises to community-based organizations.

Available in the following countries:

• South Africa Cape Town   
• South African Limpopo 
• Seychelles            
• Thailand Phang Nga

Program Goals

To gain practical insight, exposure and understanding of global health issues, as seen through the lens of a partner NGO, government organization or social enterprise.

Program Structure and eligibility: 16 years old minimum age 

Proficient level of English language skills 

Virtual internships are specifically designed to provide participants with valuable hands-on experience in an international setting, an enhanced skill set, an improved understanding of the industry, and personalised coaching from both supervisors and experts in the field. 

All GVI Virtual Internships will run for a period of 1-8 weeks, and can be completed in a full-time (40h/week) or part-time (20h/week) capacity. During each internship, participants will engage with project work, Q&A sessions, and masterclasses led by a number of industry experts.

Duration & Prices