| Employer | Roots Interns |
|---|---|
| Location | South Africa, Zambia, Portugal, Spain, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Remote |
| Type | Internship |
| Apply by | Deadline not specified—Apply ASAP! |
| More details | https://www.rootsinterns.com/academic-focuses/creative-writing/ |
| Posted on | March 17, 2025 |
Description
Expand your writing portfolio through a wide range of Creative Writing Internships with organizations from around the world. All our writing internships are with development programs that tackle social or environmental issues on a grassroots level. Think about projects that focus on photography, education, gender equality, health, youth empowerment, gender equality, community development, or the environment. As a writing intern with one of these organizations, you’ll help tell stories from the field, put impact into words, and help convince potential donors to get involved. These charity writing internships all have a slightly different emphasis; some are purely focused on grant writing, while others allow you to write for a number of platforms. But either way, you’ll sharpen your penmanship by helping to raise awareness of important work in developing countries. It’s a great way to build a writing portfolio, jumpstart creativity, and further a good cause.
Whether you work on-site or online, you’ll be part of a small but dedicated team that you can add substantial value to as an intern. With plenty of options to choose from, Roots will ensure you’re embark on the ideal internship to meet your learning goals.
Tasks:
Your tasks will vary depending on your skills and the needs of the organization, but you will likely get involved in Digital Marketing and Fundraising. Tasks can for example be;
• Managing and developing social media channels
• Gathering stories and visual material on the projects that can be put out on all communications platforms
• Creating newsletters and writing blog content
• Assisting with website management and development
• Doing communications and digital fundraising research
• Running online fundraising campaigns
• Writing funding proposals and grant applications
• Report writing
• Assisting with communications strategy
Requirements:
• Strong writing skills
• Ideally some experience in social media or web management
• A versatile approach to writing
• An independent attitude
• A passion for nonprofit work
Please Keep the Following in Mind
• You will be contacted by Roots Interns, as they handle all internship applications for these organizations. Roots will also help with any practical preparations before the start of your internship (f.e. arranging your accommodation, answering any questions you might have about living abroad, etc.)
• During the internship you will be linked to a supervisor/mentor that will guide you and provide support & feedback throughout your time with the organization.
• There are multiple destinations and organizations available depending on your preference.
• Please note that the internship is based on a volunteer work placement, so you will not receive a payment or stipend of any kind.
• Fees – click on the link below for information about the fees for this specific internship opportunity. Note: Fees only need to be paid once you have accepted an internship offer.
• Find out more about possible destinations and nonprofits you could be interning with.
How to Apply:
Complete the application form or mail to internship@rootsinterns.com.