Environmental and Conservation Internships

Environmental and Conservation Internships

• Choose from 13 internship programmes in environmental and conservation fields including agriculture, coral restoration, environmental and marine conservation, reserve management, and more.
• Our internships are completely customisable. Choose to intern from 2-to-24 weeks, or opt for a remote internship (100 hrs, 250 hrs, or 350hrs - full-time or part-time).
• Our all-inclusive packages cover placement, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 support —starting at under £20/day.

Make a real impact by protecting our planet, fighting climate change, and conserving wildlife. Join our Environmental Policy and Conservation programmes in breathtaking destinations like Tenerife, Costa Rica, Thailand, Greece and South Africa.

These programmes are ideal for students and graduates looking to kickstart a career in environmental or sustainability fields or for anyone passionate about preserving ecosystems, wildlife, and natural habitats.

Whether your interests lie in sustainable farming and agriculture, marine biology, or environmental conservation, we offer international internships that let you turn your passions into action.

Our internships open doors to a wide range of career paths, including agriculture, environmental science, biology, herpetology, forest management, policy analysis, marine biology, dive instruction, and much more!

With the flexibility to customise our international internship programmes, we’re confident we have a perfect fit for you! Reach out to our team to discuss your goals, and we’ll craft a personalised, no-obligation programme for you.

Our Programmes Span: Agriculture, Coffee Production, Coral Restoration, Ecological Agriculture, Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Conservation, Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, Environmental Research, Marine Biology, Marine Conservation, Marine Ecology, Marine Mammal Research, Reserve Management

Our Programme Locations Span: Greece, Spain, Belize, Costa Rica, Guatemala, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand

Our comprehensive internship packages take care of:

• Securing your internship placement
• Personalisation of your internship plan
• Airport pick-up
• Meals
• Accommodation
• 24/7 in-country support
• Booked tourist activities
• International reference letter
• Certificate of Internship Completion

Support packages vary depending on the programme you choose. No need to worry—our travel matchmakers are here to help. Share your budget and goals, and they’ll find the perfect programme for you.

Want to intern abroad with friends or your course cohort?

Our internships are recommended for students enrolled in (or recently graduated from) relevant science, law, education, or policy degrees. Head over to our website to find out the specific requirements for each of our internship programmes.

Additional job details

Location: Europe, Worldwide

Salary: Unpaid

How to apply

• Apply for free: submit your no-obligation expression of interest today—it’s completely free to apply for an internship programme. Let us know your preferences for destinations, programme type, and dates. Don’t worry; nothing is set in stone, and you can adjust your plans later. Once you apply, our programme manager will get back to you within 48 hours.
• Secure your spot: once accepted, secure your spot with a £399 deposit. This confirms your internship dates while we arrange and customise your plans. Your deposit cost is subtracted from your programme fee total.
• Get matched: our local coordinators use our extensive network of host organisations to find an internship tailored to your career field, learning goals, skills, experience, and university requirements.
• Pay your remaining fee: the remaining balance of the programme fee is due. If you plan in advance, you can access options for installment payments with zero interest. Check out our payment options listed below.
• Explore and do your thing: your adventure awaits. Our team will support you with each step - our coordinators, along with your internship supervisor will guide your experience, with an orientation, guided weekly reflections, support to earn academic credit (optional) and regular check-ins.
• Continue to grow: complete our Experiential Learning course to wrap up your overseas adventure and kickstart your career success.

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 16 December 2025.

Internships with Intern Abroad HQ are free. Our packages include everything else—from securing your place, airport transfers, and accommodation to local orientation. In many locations, meals are included, and we’ll tailor your experience to match your goals and preferences.

• Our Programmes range from 2-weeks to 6-months and are fully customisable.
• We make interning abroad affordable. Our packages start from as little as £20/a day.
• We also offer remote internships for those who want to gain international experience from the comforts of their home.
• Our internships qualify for Turing funding! With over 300 options across various career fields, Intern Abroad HQ can help you choose the perfect internship and guide you through the paperwork for your Turing funding application.
• The Intern Abroad HQ team has years of experience in supporting our interns to successfully apply for academic credits from students’ own universities, and we already have arrangements in place with a wide range of institutions around the world.
• Environmental and social impact has always been at the heart of what we do, which is why we have been a Certified B Corporation since 2015.

Intern Abroad is the world's #1 rated internship programme for university students and graduates. Our mission? To help thousands of young professionals secure impactful, real-world work experiences abroad.

Leave the details to us – enjoy an unforgettable Internship Experience.