Below is a list of some of the ongoing international mobility opportunities being offered outside of the Marine Institute that are either fully or partially funded. There are certainly many more opportunities available that are not listed here, but this can hopefully serve as a good place to start if you are exploring what opportunities exist beyond MI.
The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF) currently has a wide variety of volunteer opportunities! Domestic and international economy airfare, ground transport, visa, travel insurance, out of country accommodation, and a meal/incidental allowance will be covered by CDF for these positions. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident. Click HERE for more information.
The EQWIB HUBS Volunteer Placements Program offers 3-12 month opportunities for Canadians and Permanent Residents between the age of 20 and 49 years to volunteer in a variety of countries. Compensation is available to cover accommodations and living expenses. Click HERE for more information.
The Aga Khan University offers an International Internship Program and a Summer Internship Program which provide paid and unpaid opportunities between 6 weeks and 12 months for students to intern in East Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia.
The UAS7 Internship Program offers 2-6 month opportunities for Degree-seeking students to volunteer in Germany. A full-tuition waiver is available. Click HERE for more information.
WUSC offers international volunteer opportunities for Canadians and Permanent Residents between the ages of 18 and 70 years to volunteer in Africa, Asia and the Americas for 3 to 24 months. A monthly allowance is available to cover accommodations and living expenses. Click HERE for more information.
WUSC offers international volunteer opportunities for Canadians and Permanent Residents between the ages of 18 and 70 years to volunteer in Africa, Asia and the Americas for 3 to 24 months. A monthly allowance is available to cover accommodations and living expenses. Click HERE for more information.
Uniterra offers a Long and Short Term Volunteer program as well as a Students Without Borders Internship program which provide international opportunities of up to 12 months for Canadians and Permanent Residents between the ages of 18 and 70 years.
Cuso International offers various opportunities to volunteer domestically or internationally in Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Caribbean for up to 24 months. A monthly allowance is available to cover accommodations and living expenses. Click HERE for more information.
UNOPS offers opportunities between 4 to 6 months for students to intern in various locations. A onetime lump sum of USD 500 is available to cover travel expenses. Click HERE for more information.
UN Volunteers offers opportunities of 6 to 12 months for individuals of at least 25 years of age. Opportunities to volunteer in your home country or abroad are available. Click HERE for more information.
Mitacs offers opportunities for college and university (graduate) full-time students for 4+ months. A stipend starting at $10,000 per four-month period is available, with postdocs eligible for up to two years of funding. Click HERE for more information.
Memorial University is a recognized organization under the International Experience Canada Program. The IEC program offers three streams of work permits:
For more information, click here.
The Marine Institute is just one of many organizations in Canada implementing IYIP. IYIP offers 6+ month opportunities for Canadians between the age of 19 and 30 years to volunteer in a variety of countries. Compensation is available to cover accommodations and living expenses. Click HERE for more information about what other organizations are implementing this program.
There are a number of organizations beside the Marine Institute that were also selected to implement the IAYI initiative. This initiative offers 4+ month opportunities for Indigenous Canadian youth between the age of 18 and 35 years to volunteer in a variety of countries. Compensation is available to cover accommodations and living expenses. Click HERE for more information about the other organizations that were selected to implement the IAYI initiative.
AIESEC is a youth leadership movement. This global network offers opportunities for people to live and work overseas through international volunteering and/or internship opportunities. Click HERE for more information.