community
Location: New Rochelle, N.Y.
Employees: 300
Number of interns: 450
Length of internship: 1 to 12 weeks
Internship program created: 1995
What it does: Dubbed a mini Peace Corps, this volunteer development service pairs interns with community groups around the world to work in locally-designed projects focusing on health, education, and social services.
Description of internship: In the past, interns have helped out at local day-care centers, HIV clinics, schools, and other initiatives in locations ranging from China to Tanzania.(college credit)
Notable perks:: Travel, plus room and board.
Why interns? The volunteer nature of the internships ensures a strong commitment to the program's goals of development and cultural exchange, according to spokeswoman Kam Santos.
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