Work With Us
Build a career, or a résumé that actually means something.
We're a small nonprofit doing big work in rural Uganda. When you join us, whether as an intern, a Youth Board member, or a future hire, your work is visible from day one. No vague responsibilities, no busywork. Real projects with real outcomes you can point to.
Small organization. Real responsibility. Visible work.
Most nonprofit internships hand you a coffee order and an Excel spreadsheet. We're not that. Here's what working with us actually looks like.
Real ownership
You'll have a defined project, a clear deliverable, and a name on it. Your work goes to donors, the field team, and the board, not into a folder no one opens.
Global perspective
Direct exposure to international development work: what it actually looks like operationally, financially, and culturally. Far beyond textbook theory.
Soft skills factory
Leadership, flexibility, interpersonal communication, strategic thinking, the skills that don't fit on a syllabus but matter most after graduation.
Room to grow
Interns and Youth Board members regularly return as long term volunteers, paid contractors, or board members. The door stays open.
One role open right now.
We post specific roles when we have specific needs. Here's what we're actively looking for today.
Communications & Fundraising Volunteer Intern
Help us tell better stories and reach more donors. Marketing, writing, social media, PR, basic production, and web management: a hands on intro to nonprofit communications in a small team where you'll see your work go live.
What You'll Do
- Turn raw field stories and photos from Uganda into social posts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
- Draft donor facing emails and newsletter content
- Contribute to grant applications and fundraising materials
- Support web and content updates as needed
- Sit in on team strategy meetings, and contribute
What You'll Get
- A portfolio of published work, with your name attributed
- Direct mentorship from the Executive Director
- References that speak to specific deliverables, not generic praise
- Exposure to the full operating cycle of a nonprofit
- A real understanding of community development in Uganda
Don't see a role that fits but want to contribute? Check our Volunteer page, as we accept skilled volunteers year round in writing, design, grant writing, accounting, and more.
For high school students who want to lead.
A leadership opportunity for high schoolers, not a community service hour mill. Real responsibility, real impact, real college application material.
Join the GVC Youth Board.
Spread the mission of Global Village Connect, lead in your community, and help give a kid an opportunity to go to school. As part of the board, you'll sit on a subcommittee that matches your interests, work on real projects, and attend monthly virtual meetings.
This isn't a passive title. You'll be helping us grow farms so students can eat lunch, place goats so families can pay school fees, distribute reusable pad kits to keep girls in school, and build clean water infrastructure. Real programs. Real outcomes.
Paid roles.
We hire rarely and intentionally. When we do, it's listed here first.
We're not actively hiring.
When paid roles open, typically once or twice a year, they're posted here, shared on our LinkedIn, and emailed to our newsletter. If you'd like to be notified the moment a paid role goes live, drop us a line.
Notify Me When You're HiringThe skills our alumni point to most.
Whether you stay six months or six years, here's what former interns and Youth Board members tell us they came away with.
Cross cultural fluency
Working across continents, time zones, and contexts. The kind of relationship centered agility that does not fit on a syllabus.
Operational thinking
How a small, efficient nonprofit actually runs (fundraising, finance, community coordination, communications), all visible from one seat.
Writing & storytelling
Turning data points and field updates into copy that moves hearts and drives donor conversion. A skill that benefits any career path.
Self direction
A small team means no hand holding. You will learn to figure things out, ask the right questions, and take responsibility for your outcomes.
"Working at a small organization means your contribution is highly visible. When you dedicate your time here, your work directly translates into meaningful change on the ground."Global Village Connect
The process is short.
I am interested in the Communications & Fundraising Internship.
Visit the dedicated internship page (or contact us) for the full description and application details. We respond to all applications within one business week and schedule a 20 minute intro call with qualified candidates.
I'm a high schooler applying to the Youth Board.
Fill out our online Youth Board application form. Tell us which subcommittee interests you most (Marketing & Communications, Writing & Curriculum, or Cultural Immersion) and why. We review applications and respond within two weeks.
I want to be notified when paid roles open.
Please drop us a line through our Contact page with your area of interest (programs, fundraising, operations, etc.) and attach your résumé. We will add you to our talent pool and reach out the moment a role opens up.
I have a skill I'd like to volunteer (not intern).
See our Volunteer page, which covers a wide range of skilled volunteering opportunities, from grant writing to social media support and teaching in Uganda.
Do you take international applicants?
Yes for volunteer and Youth Board roles, remote work is fine from anywhere. Paid US based roles require US work authorization. Volunteer opportunities in Uganda are open to anyone willing to travel.
How quickly do you respond?
We respond within one business week for internship applications, two weeks for the Youth Board, and within 48 hours for general inquiries. We're a small, responsive team that values your interest.
Ready to create real impact?
Tell us about your interests, skills, and availability, and we'll help find the right way for you to contribute. Let's start with a brief, informal conversation to explore the possibilities.