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GLOBAL EDUCATION INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES
Argos International
2225 4th Ave, 2nd Floor
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 528-1066
Email: info@
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Description: An organization that works with landless, farm less, rural poor families in Central America and Mexico to escape the cycle of poverty.
Opportunities: International Program Assistant Intern: Requires Spanish speaker, comfortable writing, reading and translating; solid writing and editing skills; Microsoft Office proficiency. Call or check website for frequency/availability of internship.
African Chamber of Commerce of the Pacific Northwest
2001 6th Ave., Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 256-6139
Email: African.chamberofcommerce@commerce.
Web: africanchamberofcommercepnw.
Description: African Chamber of Commerce promotes bilateral trade and investment relationships between businesses in the Pacific Northwest US and in Africa. They provide resources, trade leads, and partnerships, using the strategic relationships developed in the private, government and social sectors.
Opportunities: Volunteer and intern opportunities to assist in the office with daily activities or assist with special events and trade forums. Go online to fill out application.
American Red Cross
1900 25th Ave S.
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 323-2345
Email: volunteers@
Web: wa/seattle
Description: The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need through five key services areas-disaster relief, supporting military families, lifesaving blood, health and safety services and international services.
Opportunities: Volunteer, Internship and AmeriCorps position available. Check website for up-to-date information.
Amnesty International
Email: aigroup4@
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Description: Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 3 million supporters, members and activists in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end grave abuses of human rights.
Opportunities: Go to website within your local community to join and connect with others who care about human rights and want to find a way to make human rights a reality for all people.
Bainbridge-Ometepe Sister Islands Association
P.O. Box 4434
Rolling Bay, WA 98061
Phone: (206) 842-4249 or (206) 780-9020
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Description: The Bainbridge Ometepe Sister Island Association builds bridges of friendship between Bainbridge Island and Washington State and Ometepe Island in Nicaragua. Their vision for a long term, sustainable relationship and mutually beneficial partnership of equals has not changed for over 25 years.
Opportunities: Volunteers help market and bag coffee and assist with bookkeeping tasks.
Borgen Project, The
110 Cherry St., Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 1 (800) 278-0747
Email: jobs@
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Description: The Borgen Project is an innovative, national campaign that works with US leaders to improve their response to the global poverty crisis.
Opportunities: Political, Web Development, Graphic Design, Public Relations/Marketing, Human Resources, Development/Fundraising, International Affairs, Blogging, and News Editor internships.
CARE
1402 3rd Ave., Suite 912
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 464-0787
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Description: CARE is a leading humanitarian organization fighting global poverty with special focus on women in the poorest communities in the world. Their services include providing economic opportunity, delivering relief in emergencies, addressing discrimination, and influencing policy decisions at all levels.
Caring Hearts International
P.O. Box 2214
Auburn, WA 98047
Phone: (206) 355-4403
Email: CaringHeartsIntl@
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Description: Caring Hearts International is a non-profit charitable organization providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance for people living in the remote regions of Nigeria. Some of their projects include sending school materials to assist with teaching and learning, awarding scholarships to indigent students, sponsoring orphans and food banks, and HIV health education program.
Community Alliance for Global Justice
606 Maynard Ave S. #102
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 405-4600
Email: contact_us@
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Description: CAGJ works for trade justice by organizing to reform the current US trade model that prioritizes profits over people and environment, while offering viable alternatives through democratic engagement. CAGJ educates and mobilizes with individuals and organizations to strengthen local economies everywhere.
Opportunities: Fundraising, Social Media, Membership Development, Event, AGRA Watch and Food Justice Internships.
Council for Educational Travel, USA
220 West Champion., Suite 260
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: (949) 940-1140
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Description: Council for Educational Travel (CETUSA) programs have allowed young people from many different cultural backgrounds to meet, exchange ideas and establish international friendships. CETUSA is dedicated to helping people from different cultures develop more compassion and understanding for one another.
Facing the Future
1904 3rd Ave., Suite 510
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 264-1503
Email: volunteers@
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Description: Facing the Future is a non-profit leader whose mission is to create tools for educators that equip and motivate students to develop critical thinking skills, build global awareness, and engage in positive solutions for sustainable future.
Opportunities: Photo Assistant, Data Entry, and Outreach Research Volunteer.
Foundation for International Understanding
Through Students
Box 352233, University of Washington
University of Washington HUB 206
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: (206) 543-0735
Email: info@
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Description: FIUTS believes in the power of people-to-people diplomacy to build a more peaceful world. Their programs connect international students, American students, children in local schools, and individuals in our region to local and global communities that build international awareness, cross cultural communities, and informed leadership.
Opportunities: FIUTS offers unpaid internships for students interested in the field of Program Management, International Education, Marketing, and Non-Profit Administration. Work Study position also available.
Global AID Against Poverty
3815 S. Othello St., Suite 100-196
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 428-8836
Email: omary.101@
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Description: Global Aid Against Poverty has been operating since 1993, providing economic, health, food and emergency relief. GAAP also has helped communities develop strategies on how to eliminate extreme poverty and meet the needs of vulnerable children. GAAP collaborates with NGOs and relief agencies around the world to provide programs and services that help to reduce the negative impact of poverty.
Opportunities: There are opportunities for everyone; please stop by the office or call for available volunteer positions.
Global Partnerships
1932 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 652-8773
Email: info@
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Description: A non-profit founded in 1994 to support microfinance work in Central America. This organization provides opportunity for people in Latin America to earn a living and improve their lives.
Opportunities: Most volunteer opportunities revolve around the annual Business of Hope Luncheon and are concentrated in September and October. Types of internships available are Graphic Design, Video Editor/Animator, Social Media and Resource Library Database.
Global Visionaries
2524 16th Ave S., Room 305
Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: (206) 322-9448
Email: gvinfo@global-
Web: global-
Description: Global Visionaries empowers young people to become global leaders in creating a just and sustainable future. They focus on socially conscious and environmentally focused education and community service in Seattle and Guatemala recognizing that youth need to work together to be the change for the future.
Opportunities: Various opportunities-check website for current openings.
Global WA
500 Union St., Suite 801
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 547-9332
Email: info@
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Description: Global WA is a broad based membership association that promotes and supports the global development sector in WA State.
Opportunities: Unpaid internships and volunteer opportunities are available to college students. Example include Global Education Projects, Writing, Social Media, Event Planning and Data Entry.
Habitat for Humanity
HFH-Seattle King County
560 Naches Ave SW., Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
Phone: (206) 453-2950
Web: seattle-
Descriptions: Habitat for Humanity believes that every man, woman, and child should have a decent, safe affordable place to live. They build and repair houses all over the world using volunteer labor and donations.
Opportunities: Construction, Store, Event, Family Support, and Office Volunteers. Internships and AmeriCorps position also available. Go online details.
Hamomi Children’s Center
1517 12th Ave., Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98122
Email: Susie@
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Description: Hamomi Children’s Centre is a sponsored project of the 501c3 non-profit organization Lift Up Africa and improves the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children in the slums of Nairobi by providing adults with the skills necessary to improve their social and economic condition. The primary school and scholarship program create a safe and nurturing environment through which they provide comprehensive care to confront all of the obstacles their students face.
Opportunities: Fundraising/Events, Volunteer Outreach and Social Media.
Health Alliance International
1107 NE 45th St., Suite 350
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 543-8382
Email: info@
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Description: A non-governmental organization that supports governments in strengthening health systems and providing health care for all. They are affiliated with the University of Washington.
Opportunities: Most volunteer opportunities are based out of the Seattle office, with some projects that can be done remotely. Complete online volunteer application.
iLeap the Center for Critical Service
4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98103
Phone: (206) 588-5327
Email: info@
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Description: iLeap is an international non-profit organization with a mission to inspire and renew social leaders and global citizens through integrated leadership programs that ignite hope and transformation in the world. They conduct programs in Seattle and collaborate with social leaders throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America to build regional networks of change.
Opportunities: Go online for details about the 4-week Social Innovation in Seattle program for university students.
Infectious Disease Research Institute (IDRI)
1616 Eastlake Ave E., Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 381-0883
Email: office@
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Description: IDRI is a global health non-profit, taking a comprehensive approach to address infectious diseases. The Seattle based research and product development organization is committed to develop vaccines, diagnostics tools and therapeutics that would be of benefit to the world’s most underserved populations.
Opportunities: A 10-week summer internship for undergraduate students with junior or senior status.
Initiative for Global Development
1325 4th Ave., Suite 1005
Seattle, WA 98101
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Description: The Initiative for Global Development (IGD) is a non-profit organization that drives poverty reduction by catalyzing business growth and investment in the developing world.
Opportunities: Go online for current volunteer and internship positions available.
International Rescue Committee
Seattle Location
100 S. King St., Suite 570
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 623-2105
Web: us-program/us-seattle-wa
SeaTac Location
16256 Military Road S.
SeaTac, WA 98188
Phone: (206) 431-0333
Description: The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. They make sure all newly arrived refugees receive a furnished home and help with rent, healthcare and food. They also help refugees build their job skills, provide other needed social services, and provide legal services towards residency and citizenship.
Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities include mentoring, front desk, and pre-employment class volunteer. Unpaid internship opportunities include Cultural Orientation Facilitator, Direct Service Assistant, Logistic and Donation Intern, Immigration Casework Intern and more.
Jolkona
1904 3rd Ave, Suite 417
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 467-4460
Email: contact@
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Description: Jolkona/ jol-KO-na/ n. Bengali word meaning a drop of water. Jolkona believes that small drops can add up and have a ripple effect of change. Jolkona Foundation works with carefully chosen partner organizations to create affordable donation options with a measureable impact, from planting trees in Honduras to providing food and housing for an HIV-positive child in Cambodia.
Opportunities: Public Relations Volunteer/Intern, Event Volunteer and Jolkona Intern (research, editing proposals, attending networking events and working with the development team).
Literacy Bridge
1904 3rd Ave, Suite 733
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (425) 780-5669
Email: info@
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Description: Literacy Bridge empowers impoverished people living in developing countries with locally relevant, on-demand agriculture and health information to improve their standard of living and quality of life. They connect poor, rural communities with the vital knowledge they need to improve their lives.
Opportunities: Complete volunteer registration form online.
MED25 International
P.O. Box 1459
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Phone: (206) 779-0655
Email: info@
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Description: MED25 is a non-profit organization that provides individuals in rural African communities with quality, culturally appropriate, and affordable health care, focusing on “One Community at a Time.”
Opportunities: MED25 International Interns and Volunteers focus primarily on fundraising (grant writing, hosting small events, or getting involved in a larger event depending on the time of year) administrative tasks, social media, or networking/partnerships. Preferences are given to those in the Seattle area.
Mercy Corps
509 Fairview Ave N., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: (206) 547-5212
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Description: Mercy Corps is an international development organization that helps people around the world survive and thrive after conflict, crisis and natural disaster.
Opportunities: Opportunities are available in our office in Portland, Oregon; Washington DC; Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Seattle, WA and are posted on the website when available. Mercy Corps’ unpaid internships are challenging opportunities for aspiring international relief and development practitioners. They give students a chance to do real-world research, learn the ins and outs of global relief and development work and gain exposure to a full range of non-profit management issues.
Northwest Student Exchange
4530 Union Bay Place NE., Suite 214
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 527-0917
Email: nwse@
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Description: Northwest Student Exchange was established in 1987 as a non-profit organization offering a variety of international student exchange program for both international and American high school students.
Opportunities: Program Assistant/Intern position; send resume as email attachment to Ian@
NW Association for Global Affairs
515 Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98104
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Description: Northwest Association for Global Affairs (NWA) is a non-profit organization which seeks to support and foster students’ understanding of international affairs through experiential opportunities that complement the classroom.
One by One
2622 NW Market St., Suite C
Seattle, WA 98107
Phone: (206) 297-1418
Email: info@
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Description: This agency creates and implements public health programs to end fistula in bounded regions.
Opportunities: Interns assist with projects specific research, data entry and curriculum development projects. Check website for availability.
One Day’s Wages
P.O. Box 19535
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206-659-5859
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Description: One Day’s Wages is a grassroots movement of people, stories, and actions to alleviate extreme global poverty. ODW promotes awareness, invites simple giving and supports sustainable relief through partnerships especially with smaller organizations in developing regions. We believe technology + relationships can engage millions of ordinary people in the fight against global poverty.
Opportunities: Operations coordinator, graphic design, and community engagement/relations internships and volunteer opportunities. All positions are part-time, unpaid and based out of our Othello neighborhood office in South Seattle. Internships are 6 months long. Visit to view descriptions and obtain application instructions.
One Equal Heart Foundation
1629 Broadway Ave., Suite 205
Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: (206) 568-6543
Email: info@
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Description: One Equal Heart Foundation supports locally-led programs in Chiapas, Mexico, that partner with Tselta Maya indigenous communities to create healthy families, healthy communities, and healthy planet.
Opportunities: Volunteer application available online; opportunities in data entry, social media, technology, writing, research, translation, event planning, and more. Internships are primarily in length of one academic quarter with 4-10 hours each week in Foundation’s office (on Capitol Hill).
One World Now
220 2ND Ave S., Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 223-7703
Email: info@
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Description: One World Now’s vision is that every young person, especially underserved high school students, has access to critical language skills, leadership development and study aboard opportunities. They have served over 1, 000 low-income and youth of color in Seattle and have expanded to serve eight high school and two middle schools in the Seattle Public School District.
Opportunities: Internship opportunities include Study Aboard Intern, Program Assistant Intern, and Program Evaluation Intern. Volunteers assist in the office and at various events.
Partners Asia
2201 2nd Ave S.
Seattle WA 98104
Phone: (206) 905-9891
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Description: Partners Asia supports community initiatives to improve the lives of the most vulnerable among the people of Myanmar Burma. Many of these people live in unsafe areas within Myanmar and along its borders, where they are at risk of displacement and exploitation. At Partners Asia, they build relationships with innovative organizers in these communities and with international donors, bridging gaps between local leaders and global resources.
PATH
2201 Westlake Ave., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 285-3500
Email: info@
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Description: PATH is an international non-profit organization that transforms global health through innovation. PATH also takes an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. PATH works in more than 70 countries.
Opportunities: Organize a presentation in your school or work environment with a PATH speaker.
Peace Trees in Vietnam
509 Olive Way, Suite 1226
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 441-6136
Email: info@
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Description: Peace Trees Vietnam was founded in 1995 to renew relationships with the people of Vietnam and promote a safe, healthy future for its families and children. They sponsor demining and mine risk education, survivor assistance, citizen diplomacy trips and community building projects in partnerships with the people of Quang Tri Province.
Opportunities: Contact agency to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Peace Winds America
2517 Eastlake Ave E., Suite 103
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 432-3712
Email: info@
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Description: Peace Winds America (PWA) is a disaster preparedness and response organization which focuses on reducing impact of natural disaster in the Asia Pacific. PWA brings together governments, militaries, and private sector to prepare for and respond to natural disaster, with Japan-U.S. relationships as the cornerstone of humanitarian assistance in the Asian Pacific region.
Opportunities: Volunteers help with disaster preparedness and response programs. Interns help with research, data analysis, marketing, website and social media management, and fundraising.
Salud Juntos
2811 10th Place West
Seattle, WA 98119
Email: info@
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Description: Salud Juntos strives to empower and enrich the lives of people in Latin America through improved health and wellbeing. They collaborate with communities in the development of best public health practices and integrated medical services.
Opportunities: Currently accepting volunteers to work on Program Planning and Evaluation. Please contact sheridanr@ for more information regarding opportunities.
Seattle CISPES
606 Maynard Ave S., Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 325-5494
Email: seattle@
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Description: Seattle CISPES is a grassroots organization working for social justice and human rights in El Salvador and the U.S.
Opportunities: Contact office via phone or email for further information about available volunteer and internship positions.
Sou Digna/I am Worthy
1037 NE 65th St., Suite 159
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 745-2430
Email: info@
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Description: Sou Digna “I am Worthy” in Portuguese, expands the rights of impoverished women living in Salvador, Brazil through job training, community development and education. They engage communities around in the world that fosters unity and equality.
Ten Thousands Villages
6417 Roosevelt Way NE., Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 524-9223
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Description: Ten Thousand Villages is one of the world’s oldest fair trade retailers of artisan-crafted home décor, personal accessories and gift items from across the globe. They feature products from more than 130 artisan groups in some 38 countries and are a part of over 390 retail outlets throughout the United States.
Opportunities: Go online for current event volunteer opportunities and fill out an application. Opportunities include sales associates, inventory specialist, merchandise specialist and housekeeping volunteers.
The Global Team
Email: heather@
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Description: The Global Team mission is to provide universal access to primary education through the sport of soccer.
Opportunities: The Global Team is looking for 4-5 volunteers to help develop fundraising efforts.
The Laurasian Institution
12345 Lake City Way, NE., Suite 151
Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: (206) 327-2152
Email: tli@
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Description: The Laurasian Institution is a non-governmental, no-profit organization founded in 1990 that offers a variety of international and cross-cultural education programs in which people of different cultures meet, learn, and gain a greater understanding of one another.
Opportunities: Paid Seattle Office Interns (10- Week commitment), full-time during the summer and part-time during the school year.
Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle
1301 5th Ave., Suite 1500
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 389-7301
Email: tdags@
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Description: The Trade Development Alliance is Greater Seattle’s premier international organization. They promote the Greater Seattle region internationally for business and trade, connecting companies and institutions with international opportunities and educating the public on topics related to the international economy.
Opportunities: Internship program is designed to give qualified Washington State students the opportunity to work in the exciting, fast-paced area of international trade and business. Interns will work in regional trade organizations and will have the opportunity to gain skills in writing analysis, international protocol, event planning and more.
Uganda Village Project
2632 42nd Ave West
Seattle, WA 98199
Email: info@
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Description: Uganda Village Project envisions a future in which Uganda communities will have the means to effectively create and implement their own health and development solutions. Their mission is to facilitate community health and well-being in rural Uganda through improved access, education and prevention.
Opportunities: Summer internships in Uganda.
Village Reach
2900 Eastlake Ave East., Suite 230
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: (206) 512-1530
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Description: Village Reach provides standardize tools and practices to facilitate improvements in the distribution of medical commodities and other supplies to rural communities.
Opportunities: Summer internships available in the Health System Group and Social Business Group; go online for more details.
Village Volunteers
5100 S. Dawson St., Suite 202
Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: (206) 677-0515
Contact: Shana Green
Email: shana@
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Description: Village Volunteers is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with rural villages and capacity-building programs to support the development of sustainable solutions for community survival, education and growth.
Opportunities: Volunteer and Internship opportunities in proposal, grant editor and grant writing.
WA Fair Trade Coalition
606 Maynard Ave S., Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 227-3079
Email: info@
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Description: The Washington Fair Trade Coalition (WFTC) is a coalition of over 60 Washington labor, faith, environmental, farmer, and social justice groups that are committed to creating a fair, balanced, and sustainable global trading system.
Opportunities: Would you like to connect trade justice to food policy, immigration reform, climate change or corporate accountability? Contact WFTC to find a rewarding volunteer/intern position for you.
Washington Global Health Alliance
1900 9th Ave, Floor 10
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 456-9610
Email: admin@
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Description: WGHA is dedicated to facilitating collaboration to create activities and partnerships in global health that wouldn’t otherwise exist. They create public-private partnerships opportunities and promote global health understanding.
Opportunities: Go online to search current opportunities available, Global to Local Connections Projects, and Washington Global Alliance Summer/Fall Internship.
Washington State Department of Commerce
International Trade and Business Development
2001 6th Ave., Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 256-6100
Email: trade.intern@commerce.
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Description: This agency helps Washington companies export products and services or expand market share aboard.
Opportunities: The Washington State Department of Commerce recruits students for volunteer internship positions on an ongoing basis. Students are required to intern 12-15 hours per week for a minimum of three months. See online application form.
World Affairs Council
220 Alaskan Way., Suite 450
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 441-5190
Email: wac@world-
Web: world-
Description: A non-profit, non-partisan forum for the public to join leading foreign policy and international relations experts to discuss and debate global issues.
Opportunities: Volunteers help support WAC events by ushering, event registration and assisting with receptions. Events are usually between two and three hours in length. Internships are available in the following areas: Administration, Community Programs, Global Classroom, International Visitor Program and Communication.
World Concern
19303 Fremont Ave N
Seattle, WA 98133
Contact: Kristin Hingten
Phone: (206) 289-7796
Email: volunteer@
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Description: World Concern is a Christian global relief and development agency that serves people facing the most profound human challenges of extreme poverty. They work in 17 countries including, Africa, Asia, and Haiti.
Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities include office administration (data entry, video transcribing, research, and photo categorizing), street team volunteers and more. All opportunities are at the office headquarters in Seattle. Internships available from time to time - check website.
World Vision
P.O. Box 9716
Federal Way, WA 98063
Phone: 1 (888) 511-6443
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Description: A Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children families and their communities by providing emergency assistance during natural disasters and civil conflict, and work with communities to develop long-term solutions to alleviate poverty and advocate for justice on behalf of the poor.
Opportunities: See website for listing of volunteer opportunities.
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Seattle Central College
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