The World Youth Alliance Regional Internship Program provides opportunities for young people who are inspired by the ideas and work of the World Youth Alliance (WYA) to gain professional skills working on WYA’s projects and a substantive learning experience on WYA’s core ideas. Projects are designed to enhance each student’s specific academic background and interests. Interns receive mentorship and training from WYA staff members.

Ideal candidates possess a strong desire to protect and promote human dignity while making a positive impact on society. Candidates must be proactive, self-driven, resourceful, detail-oriented, and humble individuals with a willingness to learn.

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

A. EUROPE

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 1.1: January 16 - March 31, 2023
Application Period: Dec 11, 2022

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 1.2: January 16 - July 14, 2023
Application Period: Dec 11, 2022

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 2: April 24 - July 14, 2023 
Application Period: Feb 19, 2023

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 3: September 18 - December 8
Application Period: Jul 9, 2023

B. SOUTHEAST EUROPE

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 1: Jan 17-Apr 1, 2022
Application Period: Dec 12, 2021

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 2: Apr 25-Jul 15, 2022
Application Period: Feb 19, 2022

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 3: Sep 19-Dec 9, 2022
Application Period: Jul 9, 2022

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 1: Jan-April, 2023
Application Period: Dec 11, 2022

NOTE: In case the pandemic situation changes there is a possibility of moving the internship in person. 

To apply, carefully fill out this form to enroll in the program. If you've made it through the initial screening process, our team will get in touch with you regarding the next steps of your application.

In the last section you will need to attach the following:
1. Cover Letter/Letter of Intent
2. Your Curriculum Vitae/Resumé with your recent picture
3. Two letters of recommendation (these may also come from your references) addressed to the WYA Regional Director

Note: CVs/Resumes, Letter of intent, and Recommendation letters should be uploaded in MS Word or PDF format with the file name saved as: SURNAME_CV.pdf, SURNAME_Reccommendation 1.doc, etc.]

To be accepted to the Internship program, the member must:
1. Have completed WYA’s Certified Training Program (CTP) (if this is not yet the case, you will be invited to undertake the training if selected for the internship)
2. Be active in the WYA region to which they belong (if the member does not come from the regional office they are applying to)

PLAGIARIZED ESSAY ANSWERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.

Send an email to europe@wya.net  if you encounter any problems in filling out the form. 

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The World Youth Alliance Charter

The World Youth Alliance is composed of young men and women from every part of the world. In cooperation with other organs of the international community, primarily the United Nations and the European Union, the World Youth Alliance is committed to building free and just societies through a culture of life. That culture affirms the inalienable dignity of the person, defends the intrinsic right to life, nurtures the family, and fosters a social climate favorable to integral development, solidarity, and mutual respect.

We recognize that the intrinsic dignity of the person is the foundation of every human right. We believe this dignity is independent of any individual condition and that no human community can grant or rescind that dignity.

We are convinced that the intrinsic dignity possessed by every human being from conception to natural death is the foundation of everyone’s right to life. We believe that this inalienable right to life is the basis of a free and just society and we believe that society through law and culture has an obligation to protect the dignity of the person and thus protect the right to life.

We affirm that the fundamental unit of human society is the family, where men and women learn to live in genuine freedom and solidarity, and where individuals are equipped to fulfill their social obligations. We believe that the political community at the local, national and international level is obliged to protect and nurture the family.

We believe that the authentic development of society can occur only in a culture that fosters integral human development – characterized by physical, spiritual, mental, and emotional growth, in a climate of respect for the human person and the family.

We invite all those who share these convictions to join us in affirming them and give them effect in public life at all levels.

Note: In case the pandemic situation changes there is a possibility of moving the internship in person.

A. EUROPE

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 1.1: Jan-April, 2023
Application Period: Dec 11, 2023

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 1.2: Jan-July, 2023
Application Period: Dec 11, 2023

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 2: April 24 - July 14, 2023
Application Period: Feb 19, 2023

IN-PERSON INTERNSHIP BATCH 3: September 18 - December 8
Application Period: Jul 9, 2023

B. SOUTHEAST EUROPE

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 1: Jan 17-Apr 1, 2022
Application Period: Dec 12, 2021

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 2: Apr 25-Jul 15, 2022
Application Period: Feb 19, 2022

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 3: Sep 19-Dec 9, 2022
Application Period: Jul 9, 2022

ONLINE INTERNSHIP BATCH 1: Jan-April, 2023
Application Period: Dec 11, 2022

PLAGIARIZED ESSAY ANSWERS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REJECTED.

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