IT internship at Nonprofit Organisation in Lisbon, Portugal
4 - 36 weeks
English
All year
16+
2090 Euro
As a Website and IT Intern with an NGO in Portugal
The non-profit sector must keep up with digital advancements to achieve its goals and raise public awareness of its missions.
Key IT topics for NGOs include:
Tasks Related to Websites:
- Developing new websites
- Ensuring the technical maintenance and security of existing websites while improving or expanding their functionality
- Focusing on accessibility and inclusive design, especially for organizations targeting individuals with special needs (e.g., visual impairments), children, or elderly users. Commonly used platforms include CMS tools such as WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, or Magento, as well as e-commerce solutions like Shopify or WooCommerce.
- Typical Tasks:
- Installing and maintaining CMS and e-commerce systems, along with their databases
- Managing servers and hosting packages
- Installing and customizing extensions (e.g., appointment booking systems)
- Writing custom code (making use of PHP, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, Python)
- Creating responsive web layouts
- Fixing bugs and addressing technical issues
- On-site SEO optimization
Besides websites, common IT tasks of relevance to the NGOs are:
- Selecting, implementing, and customizing software solutions such as project management tools and customer databases to optimize internal workflows and improve service delivery for the NGO's beneficiaries
- Exploring and testing innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation
- Creating documentation and training materials for NGO staff to use websites, intranets, and software effectively
Your Learning Experience as an IT Intern
As an IT intern, you will be with an NGO involved in sectors such as social work, education, healthcare, environmental protection, human rights, arts and culture, or animal welfare.
You will gain hands-on experience in tailoring IT solutions to the specific needs and budgets of non-profits. Accessibility and inclusive design are particularly emphasized, given their importance to social organizations.
The NGOs we collaborate with for these internships in Portugal vary in size and technical expertise. You may be with larger or smaller organizations, as well as with those that have already implemented complex systems or those that are less technologically advanced. You can contribute new ideas, test them, and adapt them to the specific needs of the NGO. You will be for 5-7 hours per day, from Monday to Friday, at your internship.Every organization provides a supervisor to guide you during the internship. After booking, we conduct an online consultation to assess your skills and expectations, matching you with the most suitable NGO.
Booking Process
If you are flexible and are okay with us selecting an internship placement within the internship category you have chosen, you can book this program directly online on this page.
After your booking, please send us your CV/resume in English by email to
Alternatively, you can first send an inquiry and let us know your preferences, as well as, in the case of a mandatory internship, the requirements of your school or university (e.g., regarding tasks, hours, or supervision). We can then either confirm whether such an internship is available or, in some cases (but not always), already name a specific internship company/organisation. You would book only if you choose to accept the internship.
In both cases, you can secure your spot with a deposit of 100 EUR/USD. You pay the remaining amount only one month before the program starts.
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Accommodation Options
Beach House in Estoril, near Lisbon
You will stay in the coastal town of Estoril, an upscale suburb of Lisbon popular among locals for weekend or after-work beach outings. The train journey from Estoril to the Torre de Belém in Lisbon takes just over half an hour.
Our accommodation, the Beach House in Estoril, is only 400 meters from the beautiful Poca Beach and the seaside promenade lined with restaurants, ice cream stands, souvenir shops, and bars. This promenade stretches along the coast and is a year-round favorite for joggers, walkers, cyclists, and sunbathers. Further along, you’ll find the beaches Azarujinha and Tamariz. The sophisticated beach resort of Cascais is right next to Estoril.
The Beach House offers a welcoming atmosphere with a well-maintained garden featuring a small pool and cozy common areas, including a spacious lounge and a sunny terrace.
Standard accommodation is in shared dormitories, with mixed dorms or female-only dorms available upon request. For an additional fee, you can upgrade to a double room. Fresh bedding is provided.
A fully equipped communal kitchen is available at all times, and the fast, free Wi-Fi ensures you stay connected.
Three buffet-style meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are provided seven days a week, with an emphasis on sustainability. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free meals are available upon request.
The Beach House is approximately 30 km from Lisbon International Airport.
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What is included?
- Internship placement at a nonprofit organization
- Personal consultation and pre-travel preparation
- Airport pick-up on Sundays (flight arrivals between 9 AM and 9 PM)
- Accommodation at the Beach House Hostel as booked
- Three meals daily, including weekends (vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available upon request)
- Orientation and a city tour in Lisbon
- SIM card (without credit)
- Accompaniment to your placement site and introduction on your first day
- Ongoing support and regular exchange with internship supervisors
- Internship completion certificate
- 24/7 emergency support
- Intern liability insurance
- CO2 compensation of your long-haul flights: Costs for 10 seedlings of indigenous trees that we plant on the slopes of Kilimanjaro
Not included?
- Travel to and from Lisbon (you book your own, assistance available if needed)
- Travel health and cancellation insurance (you book your own, assistance available)
- Personal expenses
- Vaccinations
- Local transportation
INSIGHT
this program
Gain relevant hands-on experience within IT and web development.
Improve your intercultural competences.
Be part of an international team.
Live in the trendy and sunny metropole of Lisbon.
Internship in English available.
Questions?
your consultant for this program is
Chris Engler
(he/his)
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