Internship Highlights

Minimum Duration: 2-weeks
Maximum Duration: 12-weeks
Availability: All year round except for the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Fees: Starting from $1,850
Language: The internship is conducted in English
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Wrocław, Poland
Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over, preferably with at least one year of undergraduate study in environmental sciences, biology, ecology, sustainability, education, or related fields. Applicants should have a genuine interest in environmental protection, conservation, and community engagement.

River Conservation Internship

This is an in-country hands-on program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Explore the relationship between people, rivers, and the environment through an internship that combines creativity, learning, and practical involvement. From interactive activities to local initiatives, discover how environmental organisations encourage responsible behaviour and bring communities closer to nature.

Program Overview

The program takes place at a unique riverside educational and cultural center. Through interactive workshops, ecological events, and public initiatives, the centre introduces visitors of all ages to the importance of the Oder River, its biodiversity, and the challenges facing urban waterways.

Program Highlights

• Practical Experience: Gain insight into the planning and delivery of educational activities, public events, and environmental projects.
• Environmental Knowledge: Explore freshwater ecosystems, human impacts on waterways, and approaches to protecting natural resources.
• Professional Development: Build international experience relevant to careers in environmental sciences, education, and nonprofit organisations.
• Communication Skills: Develop confidence in presenting ideas, engaging different audiences, and making complex topics accessible.
• Cultural Experience: Experience everyday life in Wrocław while discovering the city’s distinctive relationship with the Oder River.

Typical Activities

Participants work alongside the foundation’s team, assisting with ongoing projects and daily operations. Depending on current activities and participants’ interests, tasks may include:

• Assisting with interactive workshops and learning activities for different age groups.
• Preparing presentations, educational resources, and workshop materials.
• Supporting river-cleaning initiatives and local ecological activities.
• Helping coordinate exhibitions, public events, and community gatherings.
• Creating content for campaigns on water protection, biodiversity, and waste reduction.
• Engaging children and young people through creative, age-appropriate learning activities.
• Assisting with project administration, event preparation, and organisational tasks.

Activities vary according to the foundation’s projects, seasonal events, and community needs.

Why Choose This Program?

Experience the inner workings of a grassroots organisation and discover what it takes to turn an idea into a successful public initiative. Learn how projects are developed, resources coordinated, and partnerships built, while strengthening your creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills in an international setting.

Important Considerations

This placement is centred on educational activities, public outreach, and project support rather than scientific research or technical environmental monitoring. Participants should be flexible and willing to assist with both creative and administrative tasks. Outdoor activities, including river clean-ups, depend on current projects and are not guaranteed.

Take the Next Step

Turn your interest in the environment into meaningful international experience. Join the River Conservation and Awareness Internship in Poland to gain practical skills, discover new perspectives on environmental challenges, and help inspire positive change.

Associated career paths:

Environmental Scientist, Conservation Biologist, Ecologist, Environmental Educator, Sustainability Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Water Resource Specialist, Conservation Officer, Environmental NGO Coordinator, Community Outreach Coordinator, Environmental Project Officer, Sustainability Coordinator, Environmental Policy Analyst

Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit

Fees do not Include:
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned

Important Things to Note:
– A program fee deposit of US$350 is required to secure your internship. This deposit is part of the total program fee and is not an additional fee.
– The remaining program fee balance is due 60 days before your internship start date.
– A US$400 refundable security bond may be required for accommodation and/or host sites. It is separate from the program fee and subject to deductions for damage or missing items.
– Terms and Conditions apply
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– All applicable fees are disclosed before payment.