Internships

Are you an active YFU volunteer outside of the Czech Republic? Would you like to spend some time in a new country, helping in the YFU Czech Republic office?

We would love to hear from you!
Qualities we look for in interns:

Qualities we look for in interns:

  • Knowledge of YFU 
  • English language proficiency 
  • High motivation and ability to take initiative 
  • Ability to work in a team and alone 
  • Previous exchange experience (preferably with YFU) 
  • Basic computer skills 
  • Willingness to learn 
How to apply?

How to apply?

  • Write a CV and motivation letter
  • Send it to our volunteer coordinator Šimon on simon.darina@yfu.cz
  • Wait for our response!
What you can expect as an intern: Tailored content Your responsibilities
  • Accommodation in a YFU host family in/near Prague 
  • Transportation between home and the YFU Office (the transport pass includes the rest of Prague, of course) 
  • Time off to explore Prague and the surrounding area  
  • A fun and welcoming office atmosphere, complete with coffee runs and an intern wall of fame 
  • A stipend of pocket money, about 3000 Czech crowns (100 Euros) per month 
What you can expect as an intern:

Content can be tailored to your interests and skills, though some areas will need more assistance depending on the time of year. Some project include:

  • Interviewing prospective outbound exchange students 
  • Gathering feedback from volunteers 
  • Planning and facilitating seminars for inbound students and/or volunteers 
  • Putting together the YFU CZ yearbook 
Tailored content
  • Travel costs to and from Prague 
  • Medical insurance 
  • Spending money beyond 3000 crowns, if needed 
  • Visa (if needed) 

Duration: Interns generally come for about 3 months, but we will discuss the specifics of your internship so it fits your needs. 

Your responsibilities

Catalina from Argentina

Our amazing Cata was an intern for the summer in 2022. She helped our office with PEO seminar, activities for volunteers and strategy to improve our community!

Catalina from Argentina

Julie from the U.S.

Our lovely Julie or "Julča" has already been in Czech Republic. She was an exchange students in 2018/2019: While she was an intern she helped mainly with interviews, PAO seminar and moving our tiny office to a bigger one!

Julie from the U.S.