A diverse group of young interns working together with a community member at an outdoor table in the Dominican Republic
Internships

Serve where you're gifted.
Grow where you're needed.

HOPE Life Global runs internships across every part of our work, from grants and donor communications to community outreach in the Dominican Republic, Eswatini, and Jamaica, and our HOPE Life Botanicals brand. Wherever your interests lie, there's a place for you to learn, contribute, and grow.

Internship Program

One program, ten places to serve

Every part of HOPE Life Global has a place for an intern to contribute: grants and governance, donor communications, community outreach here and abroad, and our small-business botanicals line. Review the tracks below, then choose the ones that fit your interests and schedule.

Unpaid, mentored roles

Real responsibility and hands-on mentorship in nonprofit work, from a supervisor who meets with you regularly.

Ten tracks

From our U.S. office and botanicals brand to our Dominican Republic, Eswatini, and Jamaica partnerships.

Flexible formats

In-person, hybrid, or remote, depending on the track and where you're located.

Rolling admission

Applications are open year round, with priority review dates each semester.

The Tracks

Find your track

Every track is supervised by an experienced HOPE Life Global lead. On the application, you'll rank your top three choices.

1

Executive Office, Grants & Governance

Grant research and writing, plus board and governance support for our leadership team.

2

Global Missions & Outreach

Building church and business partnerships and helping prepare and train mission trip teams.

3

Eswatini & Jamaica Field Missions

Trip fundraising, team support, and partner communications for our recurring annual mission teams.

4

Programs & Events (U.S.)

Support for Hope Talks, Hope Parties, and paint-and-sip community events.

Hope Market runs its own dedicated intern cohort each season.
5

Dominican Republic Community Network

Community site support and trafficking-awareness education alongside our partner network across the Dominican Republic.

6

Cienfuegos Center Reactivation

Helping reopen program space, tracking facility needs, and supporting compliance work.

7

Hope Shield DR (Restoration Homes)

Grant compliance, monitoring and evaluation, and life-skills curriculum development. Non-client-facing roles only.

8

Development, Donor & Communications

Donor relations, bilingual marketing, website support, and photo and video content.

9

Finance & Administration

Bookkeeping and finance support, plus volunteer and HR coordination.

10

HOPE Life Botanicals

Product development and production support, e-commerce, and branding for our social-enterprise line.

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Internship Program Director

Coordinates all ten tracks and supports interns across the organization. A great fit for a returning intern ready for more responsibility.

An intern reviewing a grant proposal with a mentor at a desk
What You'll Gain

More than a line on your resume

Real responsibility. Past interns have written grant sections, built donor communications, and helped launch community programs, not just filed paperwork.

Hands-on mentorship. Every track has an experienced lead who meets with you regularly and helps you grow.

A certificate and letter of recommendation. Complete your internship and request both on your way out.

Verified service hours. We document and can verify your hours for scholarships, honor societies, or graduation requirements.

A note on academic credit: this is an unpaid internship. Whether it qualifies for academic credit depends entirely on your school and department, not on HOPE Life Global. If you're hoping to earn credit, please confirm the requirements with your academic advisor before you apply, and let us know so we can help document your hours accordingly.

A note on safeguarding

HOPE Life Global partners with organizations that assist minors and other vulnerable populations, including our Hope Shield DR and Dominican Republic community tracks. Any role with potential contact with minors or vulnerable populations requires a background check and safeguarding training before placement begins, and direct care in those settings always stays with trained, vetted staff.

Get Involved

How to apply

Applying takes just a few minutes. Here's what happens next.

01

Review the ten tracks above and choose your top three.

02

Download the application form and fill in your track preferences and availability.

03

Email your completed form, and a resume if you have one, to info@hopelifeglobal.com.

04

We'll follow up to schedule a conversation and match you with the right track.

Aug 1 Priority deadline, Fall
Dec 1 Priority deadline, Spring
Apr 15 Priority deadline, Summer

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year round. Have questions before you apply? Reach out to us anytime.