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The Intern Group

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Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

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African Dream Equestrian Working Holiday in South Africa

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Go Abroad China Ltd.

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GAC Gap Year Learn Chinese & Internship in China Program

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Kaya Responsible Travel

Environmental & Community Gap Year Adventure, South Africa

Unsure about your academic or professional future? Take a breathe...

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The Real Uganda

Community Development & Volunteering in Uganda

Ever thought of traveling to Uganda? It’s a peaceful, vibrant cou...

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African Conservation Experience

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EA Ski and Snowboard Training

Become a Ski Instructor in Canada - Training + Job Included

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INTERNeX Pacific

Pre-arranged Jobs in Canadian Summer and Winter Resorts

Work, live, and play in Canada's tourism playgrounds. We work wit...

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Volunteer at the Galápagos National Park and get the chance to as...

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LoPair Culture Exchange

Learning through Living Together -- LoPair Au Pair China

Are you hoping to experience life in China? Work with LoPair Au P...

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Cultural Homestay International

Teach English to a Host Family in Spain!

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September 29, 2025by: Elizabeth Fenwick - United KingdomProgram: Global Youth: Au Pair Program in China

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I spent 1 month in Hangzhou, China as an au pair. It was a wonderful experience and this agency and Mars helped me from the start until the end. It was a life changing experience getting to experience the life in China from the perspective of a native. Getting to teach English was a rewarding experience as it also showed me what I needed to improve on as well. I would recommend this agency as they were so lovely to me the entire time, for instance from helping me set up mobile apps to the visa application.

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September 19, 2025by: Sarah Williams - AustraliaProgram: Legend Diving's Marine Science & Diving Internship

10

I did a marine conservation internship at Legend Diving and it was an incredible experience. The most powerful part was seeing marine life up close and knowing I was actively helping them. Planting coral felt like I was contributing to a real, living ecosystem, and the feeling of seeing a manta ray or a sea turtle in the wild after learning how to identify them was just pure magic!! The team was fantastic and made the learning feel both fun and meaningful. If you're passionate about marine conservation and want to do more than just observe, I would highly recommend this internship. It’s an experience that will stay with you forever.

I had the time of my life!

September 29, 2025by: Elizabeth Fenwick - United KingdomProgram: Global Youth: Au Pair Program in China

10

I spent 1 month in Hangzhou, China as an au pair. It was a wonderful experience and this agency and Mars helped me from the start until the end. It was a life changing experience getting to experience the life in China from the perspective of a native. Getting to teach English was a rewarding experience as it also showed me what I needed to improve on as well. I would recommend this agency as they were so lovely to me the entire time, for instance from helping me set up mobile apps to the visa application.

Great experience ever!

September 19, 2025by: Sarah Williams - AustraliaProgram: Legend Diving's Marine Science & Diving Internship

10

I did a marine conservation internship at Legend Diving and it was an incredible experience. The most powerful part was seeing marine life up close and knowing I was actively helping them. Planting coral felt like I was contributing to a real, living ecosystem, and the feeling of seeing a manta ray or a sea turtle in the wild after learning how to identify them was just pure magic!! The team was fantastic and made the learning feel both fun and meaningful. If you're passionate about marine conservation and want to do more than just observe, I would highly recommend this internship. It’s an experience that will stay with you forever.

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