Internships and volunteering

Internships or volunteering offer many opportunities to get involved in humanitarian aid and development cooperation activities and experience working in our organisation. Opportunities are open to anyone who wants to work with us to help people in disadvantaged regions. Students and recent graduates can intern with us according to the specific focus of their studies, while those interested from abroad can intern within the Erasmus+ programme. Professionals who want to dedicate their experience to a good cause or seek a career change are no exception.

We are accredited by the Ministry of the Interior in the field of volunteer service and hold the Quality Label certification for humanitarian fields within the European Commission's European Solidarity Corps programme.

Volunteering abroad

Stážistka Adéla
'The rather intensive experience from working in a non-profit is great. I can do what I enjoy and help people at the same time. It makes me feel good, and also my karma is improving.'

Adela, Communication Intern

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Who is the internship for?

Anyone who has the possibility to be part of our team for 3-6 months (at least 20/h per week) can apply. In addition to students, enthusiasts with a sincere interest in gaining experience in a non-profit organization working in humanitarian and development projects can also apply.

What should you be able to do?

We are an international team, and candidates interested in the internship should have an excellent command of the English language and excellent communication skills. A good working knowledge of MS Office is also essential. Depending on the internship’s focus, additional experience, such as working with word processing or specific applications, may be required.

How can I help in my volunteer role?

Volunteer activities allow short- and long-term involvement in our department depending on the type of activity. In particular, reliability and the ability to meet agreed deadlines are required.

What can we offer you in return?

The opportunity to work with a great team of open-minded and enthusiastic people, deepen your existing knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals, gain new experience, make new contacts and have the chance for future long-term cooperation. We will happily issue you a certificate of completion of your internship, volunteering or other recommendation.

How can you get involved?

Internship in development and humanitarian aid projects

Are you interested in working on projects, the opportunity to participate in the preparation of grant applications and the administration of ongoing ones? The Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation internship is especially for those who want to get a feel for working on development projects and are interested in working with regional managers, heads of foreign offices and a range of other colleagues from project teams.

Stážistka Dominika

"During my studies at university, I was already interested in development cooperation and humanitarian aid, so thanks to the Erasmus+ programme I took the opportunity to do a graduate traineeship at Caritas Czech Republic. I am currently working on the preparation of development projects in the Western Balkan countries. During the first month of my internship, I saw how things work in the non-profit sector and gained valuable experience in the development field in such a short time, for which I am very grateful."

Dominika

Volunteer work in translating

Do you want to deepen your experience in language translation and text handling while gaining knowledge in humanitarian aid and development cooperation? We continuously seek volunteers to help us translate texts for our website, grant applications, and other working documents from/into English. We would be delighted to hear from you if you have excellent English and Czech language skills and the time to undertake at least two texts per month. The activity can be done from home.

Are you interested in an internship or volunteering in our department?

Keep an eye on the current vacancies advertised in our careers section, or send us your CV to elena.salovaara@caritas.cz.

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Why are volunteers essential in humanitarian and development aid?

Volunteers work as a bridge connecting different cultures, generations and backgrounds. They choose to dedicate their time to helping and supporting communities, especially the most fragile ones. They are often first responders during crises, providing immediate assistance, medical help, and shelter. Why are volunteers essential in humanitarian and development aid, and why must their help be organised?  

I wanted my internship to be meaningful and help people in need, says Sarah Butgereit
August 28, 2024 News

I wanted my internship to be meaningful and help people in need, says Sarah Butgereit

Sarah Butgereit is an undergraduate student in International Communication. She recently completed a four-and-a-half-month internship with the communications team in the humanitarian aid and development cooperation department at Caritas Czech Republic. Sarah helped the team by writing articles, organising a PR event for a festival or assisting with administrative tasks. Learn more about her experience with Caritas Czech Republic in the following interview.

The internship at Caritas Czech Republic gave me the opportunity to contribute to a good cause, says Melissa Vong
July 31, 2024 News

The internship at Caritas Czech Republic gave me the opportunity to contribute to a good cause, says Melissa Vong

Melissa Vong, a master's student in International Relations, joined the communications team in the humanitarian aid and development cooperation department of Caritas Czech Republic for three months. Melissa helped the team by writing articles and some administrative tasks. During her time with us, she also participated in several PR events. Now that her internship came to an end, Melissa shares her personal experiences with Caritas Czech Republic in the following interview. 

Volunteering gave me a unique chance to interact with over 100 people in a single day, says Ariunaa from Mongolia
June 3, 2024 CCR-Mongolia

Volunteering gave me a unique chance to interact with over 100 people in a single day, says Ariunaa from Mongolia

Ariunaa, a student at the National University of Ulaanbaatar, participated in a volunteer programme with Caritas Czech Republic. She organised significant events such as Earth Day and European Day, and discovered a deeper sense of community and purpose. We had a conversation with Ariunaa to learn more about her inspiring volunteering experience.