Non-Profit & NGO internship in India
Support education, health and community projects with non-profits in India.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As a Non-Profit & NGO intern in India, you might:
- Help plan and run community projects.
- Research social issues and write short reports.
- Help with grant applications and donor updates.
- Help plan awareness events.
- Help recruit and support volunteers.
You'll build project, research and communication skills. A supervisor guides your work.
Local know-how
What to know before you go
Non-profit and NGO work in India
Indian NGOs fund their work from a few main sources: individual donors, foreign funders and companies. Foreign donations are tightly regulated, and an NGO needs registration under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, or FCRA, to receive them, so many groups depend on money raised in India. A big source of funding inside India is corporate social responsibility (CSR). Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, larger companies must spend part of their profits on social projects, and education and health are among the areas that receive the most.
That can shape your day-to-day work. Funder reports, grant applications and project data matter a lot, so you might help with research, writing and reporting alongside field programs in areas like education and health. Our interns in India are based in Jaipur, and your tasks depend on your host organization.
Job roles
Community Development Intern
Help run workshops and local programs.
Research Intern
Collect data and write reports that guide the NGO's work.
Fundraising Intern
Help with grant proposals and donor events.
Advocacy Intern
Help create campaigns on issues such as health or gender equality.
Administrative Intern
Keep records and prepare reports.
Volunteer Coordination Intern
Help recruit, train and support volunteers.
Your exact tasks depend on your host organization, and all our host organizations in India work in English.
The industry
The non-profit sector in India
Economic impact
India has one of the largest non-profit sectors in the world, with groups working on education, health and jobs.
Technology
NGOs use mobile phones, simple data tools and social media to reach people and track results.
Career opportunities
Project work, research, fundraising and advocacy are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need a social work degree for an NGO internship in India?
No. We welcome students, graduates and career changers, with or without a degree. Your supervisor explains the tasks and guides your work.
How long should an NGO internship in India be?
Programs run 6 to 24 weeks and can start on any date. Longer stays usually mean bigger projects, such as a full grant report or a campaign.
Do I need to speak Hindi to intern at an NGO in India?
No. We place you with organizations that work in English. A few Hindi words help in daily life and with people you meet in the communities.
Applications open all year
Your field, somewhere new.
It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.