Students

Gain international experience

  • Working abroad
  • Volunteering
  • Internships

Mount Royal University

International Education: international resources for work and volunteering abroad

Career Services:

Government of Canada - Global Affairs Canada

International Youth Internship Program (IYIP)
A program for Canadian graduates (ages 19 to 30 inclusive) which provides eligible youth with international experience, skills and knowledge that will prepare them for future employment.
International Experience Canada (IEC)
Are you looking for a working holiday, international work experience, or Co-op internship? IEC secures youth mobility arrangements and agreements to make it easier to travel and work in other countries for up to one year.


My World Abroad

Expert advice for anyone considering going abroad to study, volunteer, intern, teach, travel or work! Mount Royal students and graduates - register and login for free access to My World Abroad and start building your global career skills today.

Note: a Mount Royal e-mail address is required to register. If you are a graduate of a credit program but do not have a Mount Royal e-mail address, contact Career Services to be added manually.

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Links to international volunteer and work abroad opportunities

AIESEC in Mount Royal
AIESEC is a global youth-led organization striving to achieve peace and fulfillment of humankind's potential by activating leadership qualities in youth through learning from practical experiences in challenging environments. Together with partner organizations, AIESEC facilitates a network of cross-cultural exchanges in the form of volunteering experiences and professional internships.
Contact your local chapter at: info.aiesecmru@gmail.com.

University of Alberta programs with Alberta Advanced Education
Education Abroad is your gateway to the world! Whether you want to do an internship in another country, go on an international exchange at one of our partner universities around the world, or participate in a summer program, we've got you covered.

Anywork Anywhere
Jobs and resources for work throughout the UK and worldwide.

Backdoorjobs.com
Connecting short-term job and volunteer adventurers to unique opportunities worldwide.

Canada World Youth (CWY)
Canada World Youth (CWY) offers international educational programs for young people ages 15 to 35. CWY is dedicated to enriching the lives of young people that have a desire to become informed and active global citizens.

Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects (CADIP)
A non-profit Canadian organization that promotes volunteering as an expression of civic contribution and assists with community development.

Crossroads International
Over 50 years experience working with Canadian volunteers in parts of Africa and South America, ensuring the success of partnership projects to promote the rights of women and eradicating poverty.

CESO
Strengthens economic and social well-being in Canada and abroad through engagement of skilled and experienced Canadian volunteers.

CUSO
An international development organization that works to reduce poverty and inequality through the efforts of skilled volunteers. Our volunteers collaborate with local groups on projects in Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia.

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE)
Work and internship opportunities in the US.

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Global Service Corps
International volunteer service in Cambodia, Thailand and Tanzania.

idealist
A directory of third world and US opportunities.

JET Programme Canada (Japan Exchange and Teaching Porgramme)
Promotes grass roots internationalization at the local level by inviting graduates to assist in international exchange and foreign language education in local governments, boards of education and elementary, junior and senior high schools throughout Japan.

Jobted
Graduates can search for opportunities across the U.S., Brazil, Australia and Europe (UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain).

Peace Corps
Volunteers working in areas of education, youth outreach, community development, the environment, and information technology.

Queens University International Centre (QUIC)
QUIC is a support service for all members of the Queen's community and through its activities promotes an internationally informed and cross-culturally sensitive learning environment.

Student Work Abroad Program (SWAP)
The Canadian Federation of Students helps students find work abroad.

United Nations Volunteers - Online Volunteering
Connects volunteers with organizations to team up to address sustainable development challenges - anywhere in the world, from any device.

UN Volunteers
Volunteerism worldwide; news, views and resources.

Work the World
Healthcare internships in Africa, Asia and South America for undergraduate students.

Youth Challenge International (YCI)
YCI engages with youth and communities across the world to address local development issues. Volunteer in one of YCI's international youth development programs!

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