Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program 2024

The Mentor-Intern Program Is a unique, carefully-curated, and rigorous global internship program infused with social-emotional learning (SEL) and personalized growth enhancement roadmap.

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About Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program

Opportunity Details

The Mentor-Intern Program offered by the Global Citizenship Foundation is a unique internship opportunity for high-potential young individuals to gain professional experience and develop critical leadership competencies at a global workplace. This carefully-curated and rigorously-enhanced program offers an immersive and impactful experience, aimed at fostering the holistic growth and development of its participants. 

Designed with a strong emphasis on reflective practices and leadership development, the Mentor-Intern Program rigorously matches the Foundation's value-driven Culture of Practice, fostering a sense of global citizenship and social responsibility among its participants. Through a series of daily debriefs, reflections, capacity-building sessions, and skill-enhancement activities, participants will gain valuable insights and practical skills essential for success in their future careers. With a focus on mutual mentorship, the program creates a unique relationship between the participant and an experienced team member, providing an intimate and supportive learning environment.

Although the program is now offered online, graduates of the Mentor-Intern Program have consistently rated it as more personal and profound than traditional physical internships. As a participating candidate in the Mentor-Intern Program, you will be joining a vibrant community of diverse individuals from around the world who are contributing to our mission of co-creating the many futures of education for human and planetary flourishing.

Duration

The Mentor-Intern Spark Program

Full-Time: A three-month program with a time commitment of 30 hours per week.
Part-Time: A five-month program with a time commitment of 20 hours per week.

The Mentor-Intern Leap Program

Full-Time: A six-month program with a time commitment of 30 hours per week.
Part-Time: A nine-month program with a time commitment of 20 hours per week.

Location

Online via our Virtual e-Secretariat + Professional Development Center.
Please note, we have discontinued on-site Internships post 2020.

Work Hours

The internship offers a balanced combination of autonomy and collaboration, allowing for both flexible work hours and focused team engagement. 

The e-Secretariat is available from Monday to Friday. During the week, there are mandatory learning and team engagement sessions at scheduled hours, taking place on Mondays and Tuesdays between 14.00 hrs and 15.00 hrs UTC and on Wednesdays and Fridays between 14.00 hrs and 16.00 hrs UTC.

Benefits of Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program

The Global Citizenship Foundation does not charge or demand a fee for participation in the program. Also, the program does not offer a stipend. The valuable experience and skills gained through the program are designed to enrich the participant's personal and professional growth, making the program a worthwhile investment in their future.

Global Citizenship Foundation Mentor-Intern Program Requirments

  • The minimum age to participate in the Mentor-Intern Program is 17 years.However, in  case the candidate is below the age of 18 at the time of application, legal guardian/parental consent or authorization is required.
  • Preference is given to applicants who are either be enrolled in an accredited university or are a recent graduate. However, experienced professionals are also eligible to apply
  • Applicants require a minimum language proficiency of B2 Level in English according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).


Application Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

08 April, 2024

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