Become an MPI Intern
Only have a month and still want to get away while making a difference? Join us on an internship journey!
Engage deeply with Kichwa Culture, develop professionally in a variety of fields, and explore the Amazon Rainforest as an intern
Whether your passion lies in spearheading public health initiatives, advocating for gender equality, or promoting sustainable business practices, our internship offers hands-on experiences that transcend conventional boundaries. Join us on a rewarding journey with Manna Project, where your skills and dedication become catalysts for significant change in the communities you serve.
This unique internship program is designed to create the most impactful experience for you and the communities you’ll serve. It is first and foremost a learning experience where Interns are equipped and inspired to continue their work in a variety of career fields, including international development, the health sector, law, teaching, and more. Some will even return to Manna as a fellow!.
internship application is now live!
We accept applications on a rolling basis for internships*
with monthly intakes for internship cohorts
interns can choose their length of stay from 1-3 months
*Blackout Dates: December 16 - January 13
Why Manna?
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Manna Project International’s Summer Interns undergo a research-backed professional development curriculum that has been developed and improved by 20 years of on-ground, impact-focused work. This International Development curriculum includes topics on grant writing, international development, ethics, while also focusing on the projects on the ground.
Interns will receive hands-on work experience in all of MPI’s ongoing projects. These projects range from public health to gender challenges in the community to livelihood capacity building to community gardens to teaching. Interns will be able to rank their interests and contribute to projects aligned with their future goals and interests.
All Summer Interns in the Amazon Rainforest with MPI will receive ample training and ongoing contextualization and access to resources to inform and continue their work.
MPI offers interns hands-on experience in a wide-array of career fields, including teaching and cross-cultural education.
Personal Exploration
Volunteers may have the opportunity to go to Quito or other places in and around Ecuador that are known for their beauty and culture.
Intern abroad and study abroad experiences are excellent opportunities to step outside your comfort zone and discover yourself. With Manna Project International’s Summer Internship programs, interns in the Amazon Rainforest will have guided reflections led by career professionals, community members, and local partners who have worked with interns and young adults through the years.
Interns will also be encouraged to get to better understand the culture that they find themselves immersed in through homestays, community meals, partner meetings, and the projects that make up the fabric of the community. MPI strongly believes in the importance of these relationships and from learning from one another. Interns will be encouraged to learn from their Kichwa neighbors and use what they learn to grow their own values, interests, and experiences to be an advocate for future community change.
Unique Location
A view from the roof of Manna’s volunteer house that looks out directly onto the Amazon Rainforest. Underneath this lush undergrowth, is a butterfly sanctuary, la Laguna Azul, a labyrinth of hikes, and so much more.
All Summer Interns with Manna Project International will be getting first-hand living experience in one of the most biodiverse and important regions in the world: the Amazon Rainforest.
Summer Interns will have some weekend retreats organized by Manna where they will visit places in and around the region including thermic pools, hikes, local-fincas and chakras (independently-owned farms), cacao farms, and more. MPI takes pride in organizing tourist experiences with a conscience meaning that all activities will be 100% ethically organized with the community’s well-being at its heart.
In their free time, Summer Interns will be able to explore the Amazon Rainforest through hikes, dazzling emerald pools, white water rafting, and much more. And being only a 30 minute bus ride from Tena, Summer Interns will have the opportunity to go live music events, eat at farm-to-table restaurants, buy fresh tropical fruit at the local market, and so much more.
A Day In the life of a summer intern in sangolqui
Application Process
STEP 1
Submit the online application and email your resume to
apply@mannaproject.org
STEP 2
You may be contacted for a phone interview within 1 week of the application deadline.
STEP 3
You will be notified of your acceptance status within 1 week of your phone interview.
STEP 4
Once accepted, you will have 2 weeks to submit your contract and a $250 deposit to secure your position.
Expenses
Single Session*
4
Week POSITION
$1,995
What it Covers:
Housing
Meals
Program Transportation
Airport Pickup / Dropoff
Weekend Retreats
Cultural Excursions
Three Sessions*
10
WEEK POSITION
$4,650
Manna Project's Summer Internship is one of the most affordable short-term volunteer options available.
*All other lengths of stay are prorated by week
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FAQ
Leave for partner organization Antorcha de la Vida to help with their water therapy program for disabled young adults. Not only will it be fun to take a refreshing dip in the pool, but it’s rewarding and interesting to see how an Ecuadorian nonprofit functions.