Read about how you can apply for an internship or fellowship at one of our offices in the United States.
"My time at Oxfam opened my awareness towards the humanitarian impact of my actions. Going from an internship at Oxfam to full time studies in History at Columbia University, I notice now that my work and interests are focused not only to understanding the past but also on how I can help fix the present and build a better future." - Ben Fortun, 2015 Oxfam Intern
Oxfam volunteer initiatives in your community
Concerned about poverty and hunger on a global scale, but not sure how to make a difference locally? Join our growing network of local volunteers by visiting our volunteer page. You’ll learn about how you can take action in your community to help Oxfam tackle global hunger and poverty. And, you’ll get access to all of our organizing resources, including our online calendar and free event-planning materials. It doesn’t matter who you are: if you want to make a difference, there is a place for you in the Oxfam community. Volunteer today.
Interns and volunteers at Oxfam US offices
If you are interested in being a volunteer or intern at an Oxfam office in Boston or Washington, DC? We're looking for highly motivated people to support our mission and bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills to the task.
All applicants will receive a confirmation email, and we’ll contact selected candidates. If no positions match your interests, you can add your information to our database, and we’ll send you notice of new opportunities based on your interests.
Our internships are offered primarily in Boston and Washington, DC, offices:
We offer two types of internship opportunities - paid and unpaid. To understand the qualification for each type, please see below:
Unpaid internships - You must meet all of the following criteria:
- You must be currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education.
- You must receive academic credit for the internship or it must be a requirement for your graduation.
- The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States (foreign nationals must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate school and possess a valid student visa)
Paid internships -
- You must be currently enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education.
- The candidate must be eligible to work in the United States (foreign nationals must be enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate school and possess a valid student visa)
Fellowships are available on a limited basis. Please see the position description for exact qualifications.
Oxfam works a 35 hour work week. Housing and relocation are not provided.
Please include a cover letter when applying.
Oxfam America is a Gender Just organization and an equal opportunity employer. We have a zero-tolerance policy for any sexual harassment, exploitation, and/or abuse. We welcome all persons to apply and do not discriminate. We take measures to prevent discrimination against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
All available internships are posted on our Career page at Oxfam America. Please click the following link to see available internships
If there are no available internships of interest to you or to apply for future consideration please click the following link to apply
For more information on Oxfam's internships and fellowships and to explore opportunities to collaborate/partner with Oxfam for your Institution of Higher Education please click here
Oxfam America does not provide visas for interns or volunteers. Oxfam America is an equal opportunity employer.
