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Build a relationship and make a sustainable impact in Ugandan communities through virtual engagement

Gain an enriched understanding of Sustainable Development

Learn community values, norms and behaviours from a different cultural environment

Develop an understanding of the unique capacity of grassroots development

Why Participate in a Virtual Internship

Engaging in a virtual internship opens you up to new learning opportunities in sustainable development, while furthering positive outcomes for Ugandan communities. Although your communication will be virtual, you will work directly with grassroots communities in Uganda on a development sector of your choice. This provides an opportunity to deepen understanding of the unique grass-roots development approach, where the community is in control. You will also gain insight into what makes a development project sustainable. Please follow this  LINK to read more about the impact that past intern alumni projects have had on Ugandan communities.

Community Impact

How It Works

Apply

Apply
Apply using the application form below. Once we receive your application, the FSD team will schedule a Zoom or Skype call to help us get to know your interests and motives for applying.

Connect

Connect

Upon acceptance, you will be partnered with a host organization or community group specialized in the development field of your interest. The process involves an introductory meeting with the community and orientation workshops.

Implement

Implement
With full-time support from the FSD team, you will work hand-in-hand with the host organization or community to implement a project that sustainably meets the organization’s goals and supports the local community, while achieving your learning objectives

Virtual volunteer and Internship opportunity categories

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Community Based Development Volunteer/Internship

FSD Jinja-Uganda's Community Based Development Volunteer/Internships allow participants to engage with the community in bringing about beneficial change or added value to the community.
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Community Based Participatory Research Volunteer/Internship

FSD Jinja-Uganda Community-Based Participatory Research Volunteer/Internships allow participants to engage with our community partners in researching local issues and developing potential solutions.
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Virtual Program Layout

STEP ONE – APPLICATION/ ACCEPTANCE:

STEP TWO – STUDENT-COMMUNITY MEETING

STEP THREE – INTRODUCTORY ORIENTATION WORKSHOPS

STEP FOUR – COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT/ASSET MAPPING TRAINING AND PRACTICE

STEP FIVE – PROJECT DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT

STEP SIX – PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

STEP SEVEN – PROJECT REPORT AND PRESENTATION

STEP EIGHT - PROJECT EVALUATION

STEP NINE - PARTICIPANT VISITING THE PROJECT IN FUTURE (OPTIONAL)

Engage in FSD virtual internship

Work with any of our community partner organizations in various development sectors and gain the training and experience you need to work in international development.

PROGRAM START DATES
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WINTER SPRING SUMMER 1 SUMMER 2 FALL 1
Jan 28, 2023 March 18, 2023 May 27, 2023 June 10, 2023 Sept 16, 2023
 
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Virtual feesSuper User
The FSD virtual internship program fee is $1475 for 12 weeks. Each extra added week costs $55. The program fee covers the following items:   Orientation   Host Organization seed fund - Contribution towards the implementation of internship ...

Select to work in Development sector of your choice

We offer participants practical experience using sustainable development approaches​ to support locally managed grassroot groups and organizations working to improve the welfare of marginalized communities in Uganda.

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Start your virtual internship application here

We accept applications throughout the year. Once you have submitted your application, the FSD team will follow up shortly to set up a Zoom or Skype call to share more information about the program, review your skills and interests, and discuss potential opportunities to support our grassroot communities virtually.