Projects abroad
SIT assists startups with a significant social impact and innovative nonprofit organizations abroad! Our international program puts volunteers in contact with partners abroad requesting support for research and innovation activities. If you are a university student you can live an internship experience or you can write your thesis abroad and obtain ECTS-credits.
LIVE AND WORK ABROAD!
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Videographer
Overview DOT Glasses – Affordable eyecare for everyone. In places like Europe, there has been such a huge success at …
Marketing Assistant
Overview DOT Glasses – Affordable eyecare for everyone. In places like Europe, there has been such a huge success at …
Business Development Assistant
Overview DOT Glasses – Affordable eyecare for everyone. In places like Europe, there has been such a huge success at …
Graphic Designer
Overview DOT Glasses – Affordable eyecare for everyone. In places like Europe, there has been such a huge success at …
Njorro Gaye Njorro Skill Academy – Gambia
Professional training school The Njorro Gaye Njorro Skill Academy is a professional training school for disadvantaged people. Founded in Banjul …
Micro-digester planning
Renewable energy for farms and agricultural centers Preliminary planning, sizing and prototype implementation of a simplified small-scale digester. The purpose …
New Life to Plastic
Reducing marine littering Plastic pollution has been documented in every aquatic habitat with detrimental effects for pelagic biota and, eventually, …
Creator Of Audiovisual Material
ARRABAL-AID is a social-oriented non-profit association, whose mission is to work for the fullsocial and labor incorporation of people, especially …
Community Engagement
Overview ARRABAL-AID is a social-oriented non-profit association, whose mission is to work for the fullsocial and labor incorporation of people, …
Partnership Development
Overview ARRABAL-AID is a social-oriented non-profit association, whose mission is to work for the fullsocial and labor incorporation of people, …
Graphic Designer
Overview ARRABAL-AID is a social-oriented non-profit association, whose mission is to work for the fullsocial and labor incorporation of people, …
Videogame Developer
Overview ARRABAL-AID is a social-oriented non-profit association, whose mission is to work for the fullsocial and labor incorporation of people, …
Fundraising Assistant
Overview EKO, the Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group, is a Non-profit Organisation working in the field of youth empowerment, cultural …
Social Media Manager
Overview EKO, the Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group, is a Non-profit Organisation working in the field of youth empowerment, cultural …
Junior Project Manager
Overview 3minutesjob is a disruptive recruitment platform founded by candidates for candidates, currently developing and improving cross borders recruitment digital platform …
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN IN ECUADOR
Supervision of the construction site of the Arbolito parish complex in Dùran The aim of the project is the coordination …
MICROCREDIT PROGRAM
Microcredit programs analysis and support to their development The program includes several research projects about the characteristics, the functioning and …
LUNAR OVEN
Planning of a solar oven with heat storage Planning, simulation and building of a solar oven that overcomes the problem …
EDUCATION PROGRAM
Workshops and creation of educational material The project aims at supporting the teaching activities of the local partners of the …
DESIGN OF A SCHOOL IN NAIROBI – KENYA
Design of the new school complex of Havilla Children’s Center The Architecture Team, in collaboration with the NGO Havilla Children’s Center has …
Planning of Solar Panels in India
Planning and building of the solar pannels for two schools of the Indian NGO IIMC Preliminary design and support of …
NearP-Launcher
Design and planning of an interface for smartphones for the women of developing countries How can a person with little …
INCUBATOR IN DAKAR
Study and classification of social incubators Africa is the country of the future, but at the moment not everything is …
H2OPE FILTER
Water Filtering System to be integrated in the water distribution system H2OPE H2OPE-Filter aims at finding a solution to problems …
Biomass4light
Community-based approach towards clean energy sources The project deals with the requalification of few biogas centers within the Kibera’s slum. …
VOLUNTEERS APP
An app for volunteers travelling to local partners The aim of the project is to develop an app for smartphones …
Constructive and Technical Material for the Southern Hemisphere
Editing of a manual about technical and construction material in reference to countries of the global south The team is …
Mapping of Buildings for Local Partners
Survey and mapping of the buildings on site that belong to the structures of local partners aimed at pinpointing possible …
Bike-Ambulance Flamingo
Financing and development of the first prototype of the bike-ambulance for the developing countries. Flamingo is the project for the …
0° LATITUD – WOMEN EMPOWERMENT
Development of a new brand for the European market In 2014 Diana Barreno founded “LaVie” in Quito, a social enterprise …
Hygiene Promotion Program in Developing Countries
Defining the content and presentation of the lessons on Development Education conducted by Project for People in Italian schools Development …
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Frequently Asked Questions
What requirements do I need to apply?
– You are zealous to explore different cultures, gain first-hand work experience and help an innovative organization in a different country.
– You are at least 18 years old and you know the language of the country you are visiting.
– You are creative, culturally adaptable and keen to learn and help!
What should I do if I don’t have enough money?
We help you get a scholarship!
Is there anyone who can help me with my questions?
Of course! Write all your questions to global@socialinnovationteams.org
How frequently do you put out a call for applications?
We have openings all year round, although each organization has a preferred hosting period. You should check every single opening here .
What is the duration of the experience?
Our international missions approximately last from 1 to 3 months. However, the volunteer and the hosting organization can agree on a different duration. Extension of the timeframe may be evaluated from case to case (based on host organization needs, feedback, and participant will) for both online and on-site experience (or even mixed, e.g. starting on-site and extending the collaboration offline).
Is there a guide that can advise me on where to live and the most important aspects of the area?
Every partner has an info pack with all the relevant info for your staying. Furthermore, some partners provide a guest house or can help you to look for an affordable room.
What kind of job will I have?
You will be working on projects related to social innovation and social entrepreneurship. Specifically, research, data collection, and business analysis, management, design, IT and communication, architecture, and urban development are examples of activities. Discover all of SITGlobal opportunities in our website.
Are there any promotions or special initiatives?
Yes, we have special initiatives, which are communicated via our social media, newsletters and on the website. The #bringafriend promotion is now active and if you travel with another person you will both get a €50 discount.
Do you have a startup or an incubator in a developing country?
Send a message to info@socialinnovationteams.org
