ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Become an environmental science intern with Kaya and work on initiatives protecting biodiversity, preserving wilderness areas, and safeguarding areas impacted by species invasion and human activity.
Environmental Science Internships
Kaya offers a variety of opportunities for environmental science interns to get involved, such as reforestation, habitat clearing, building and repairing fences and pathways for safe access to nature, carrying out research, and educating local communities about environmental issues.
You will work with teams of passionate professionals who are dedicated to preserving Earth’s habitats and biodiversity. Projects are available in stunning locations such as the Amazon rainforest, the Mindo Cloud Forest, and the African Savannahs.
Whether you’re interested in monitoring species, protecting habitats, replanting deforested areas, or conducting research, Kaya has an internship that fits your needs.
Students in the fields of Environmental Science, Geography, Zoology, Biology, Biochemistry, Sustainability Studies, Parks Management, Agriculture, Botanical Science, Forestry, and other related fields have a great choice of internship options. If you have a specific area of interest within environmental science, let us know and we will work to match you with the perfect internship opportunity. Join Kaya and strive to bring about positive global change and education for the benefit of our planet, its habitats, and its biodiversity for generations to come.
Gain some real experience in Environmental and Wildlife Conservation abroad!
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Join a 2-week group micro-internship that combines lectures, interactive discussions on sustainability models, learn about the challenges and successes of these in Costa Rica and finish off the program with practical fieldwork.
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Join this Marine Big 5 Volunteer Program in Gansbaai South Africa and contribute to the protection of the Cape Coast ecosystem!
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Join the clean and renewable energy internship in South Africa and make an impact environmentally or economically, depending on your field!
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Join our 10 or 7-week environment conservation and community development gap year adventure program, and explore Costa Rica in an exciting and meaningful way!
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Join our 10 or 7-week environment conservation and community development gap year program, and explore South Africa in an exciting and meaningful way!
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Participate in the Environmental Protection Internship in Uganda and learn how renewable energy can be used in a country like Uganda
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Learn and experience wildlife conservation volunteering in Brazil
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Environmental conservation internship in Peru to develop your CV/resume and help with scientific research
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Be part of a leading research programme and help with sustainable community and environmental conservation initiatives in the Peruvian rainforest.
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Easy 4-step application process
APPLY ONLINE
Fill out this form to apply online and pay your application fee to apply for your space on your chosen project. Our advisors will then contact you to guide you through the next steps.
TELEPHONE INTERVIEW
Once we’ve received your application, we’ll review your details and be in touch to arrange your informal telephone interview with your Kaya Placement Advisor.
CONFIRMATION
Following your interview, we will provide you a placement offer. Once you are ready to confirm your placement and dates, you can pay your confirmation fee to book and secure your space.
GET PREPARED
When you have confirmed your project dates we’ll send you your Welcome Pack and lots of other helpful information to assist you with preparing for your placement.