Internship track
Online NGO volunteer program for high school students
For students interested in public-interest work: 4–12 week remote placements with NGOs and development organizations. Scoped projects with a host-team manager, certificate, and supervisor recommendation letter.
4–12 weeks · Remote · 8–20 hours / week
About the NGO volunteer internship track
Actify's NGO volunteer internship places you on a 4–12 week remote live project with a host-team manager. You finish with public-interest project deliverables, certificate, and supervisor recommendation letter—not a lecture series.
Who should enter
High school and early-college students seeking remote public-interest project experience with verified outcomes.
What Actify helps you produce
Through Match → Plan → Build → Submit, you complete public-interest project deliverables, certificate, and supervisor recommendation letter aligned to official rules and judging criteria—from outline through submission-ready draft.
Mentor background categories
We match from the homepage mentor categories: Equity investments and public markets, Investment banking and live deals, Strategy and growth consulting, Product, operations, and consumer growth, Policy, economics, and research writing. Specific mentor profiles are shared after you apply and we confirm fit.
Timeline
Runs as a 4–12 week part-time or full-time remote live project.
Internship vs contest coaching
Internships focus on placement, portfolio work, and a recommendation letter. For contest submissions, see challenge tracks under /programs or /coaching.
What the program includes
- Public-interest placements with NGOs and foundations—research, campaigns, and program operations with a host manager.
- Remote, scoped contributions—not generic volunteering hours without deliverables.
- Matched by track, time zone, and English level.
- Certificate and supervisor recommendation letter when the project is complete.
What you leave with
Placement categories
Youth advocacy & programme support
Team / individual: Team or individual
Overview
Support programme and communications teams with research memos, youth-engagement content, and campaign analytics used in real outreach cycles.
Requirements
- Interest in public interest, development, or human rights
- Reliable written English or bilingual EN/KO
- Ability to work across time zones with weekly stand-ups
Highlights
- Hours verified for school and university files
- Exposure to results frameworks used in NGO programme work
- Optional pairing with a policy mentor
Timeline
- Week 1Briefing on mission, safeguarding, and tools
- Weeks 2–6Assigned workstream with biweekly reviews
- CloseHandover note and hours certificate
What you submit
- Work log
- Final brief or campaign pack
- Reflection memo
Activity mentors
We match specialists from these homepage mentor background categories—not fabricated individual bios:
- Equity investments and public markets
- Investment banking and live deals
- Strategy and growth consulting
- Product, operations, and consumer growth
- Policy, economics, and research writing
Program schedule
Week 1
Mission briefing
Safeguarding, tools, and a scoped contribution plan.
Delivery
Contribute
Weekly check-ins with the host and an Actify coordinator.
Close
Verify hours
Handover package and official hours letter.
Further reading
FAQ
Common questions
Frequently asked questions about Actify programs, internships, and Activity Mentoring.