Below is a list of links providing information on working, interning or volunteering in African countries. We highly recommend one spend time before going overseas learning about the languages, history, cultures, and politics of the area one plans to go to as well as working carefully with organizations to be clear about what skills, knowledge and other contributions one can bring.
UC Berkeley Resources
- Study Abroad in Africa
- Blum Center for Developing Economics
- Career Center Resources for International Jobs
- Career Center Resources for Non-Profit Jobs
- UCB Handshake: In 'location' search by country
- Robertson Center for Intercultural Leadership: "Mindful Engagment with the World"
- The Center for Social Sector Leadership at the Haas Business School
- Connecting with UC Berkeley Alumni with African Connections
Other Organizations
- African Studies Association
- InterAction and their NGO Job Board
- Sport and Development Career Centre
- Stanford University - Teaching Abroad in Africa
- Stanford University - Internships and Volunteer Opportunities in or relating to Africa
Databases and Listings
- devex Featured International Development Jobs
- H-Net African History / Studies jobs listings
- Idealist
- ReliefWeb List of Jobs
- Worldwide Volunteering Database
Guides and Blogs
- Finding a development-related job in Africa - 3 page guide (PDF)
- Pippa Biddle on Voluntourism
- Issues of representation to consider when traveling