Our previous interns have had a broad range of academic and professional experience and we encourage applications from graduates from any personal, academic or professional background.

What we look for

We look for self-starters with great analytical and communication skills who are passionate about solving social problems. You don't have to have worked in the non-profit sector before but we do look for evidence that you have a sustained interest in social innovation - through volunteering, political campaigning or entrepreneurial activities, for example.

How we select

Following a short online application form, we invite around 50 applicants to a selection workshop held at the Young Foundation's offices in Bethnal Green. The workshop lasts for 3 - 4 hours and involves an introduction to the Young Foundation, a short interview, a group exercise and a chance to meet current interns.

We aim to select successful candidates within a week of the selection workshop and a half-day induction follows within a further week.

When we recruit

The Young Foundation recruits interns for three month internships in quarterly waves, generally:

• January to March (Winter wave)

• April to June (Spring wave)

• July to September (Summer wave)

• October to December (Autumn wave)

Any questions?

If you have any questions, please check our FAQ page. If your question is not answered on this page, please email us at interns@youngfoundation.org or tweet us @YFinterns and we will endeavour to get back to you within 3 days.