Unaccompanied children Internship (Remote)

Fall 2025 Unaccompanied children Internship (Remote)

The International Institute of New England is a 501(c)(3) non-profit serving refugees and immigrants in Boston, MA, Lowell, MA, and Manchester, NH. The Institute offers internships to students, graduate students, and recent graduates with demonstrated interest or experience in supporting refugee, asylee, and immigrant populations. Each internship includes an educational component, through which interns contextualize their experience and reflect on their service.

All internships are unpaid and correspond roughly with the US semester system:

• Fall Internship: September through mid-December 2025.

First consideration is given to applicants that can commit at least 16 hours per week over the course of the semester outlined above. Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of whether their schedule fits the semester system; IINE makes exceptions on a case-by-case basis. Slots fill quickly and candidates are encouraged to apply earlier than the requested date above.

UC Internship Overview & Responsabilities

• Make phone calls to stakeholders and collateral contacts, including:

  • Schools

  • Medical providers

  • Attorneys

  • Other relevant community partners

• Assist UCP clients and their families by:

  • Identifying appropriate community resources

  • Researching and evaluating those resources to ensure quality and viability

  • Establishing connections and relationships within the community

• Important Notes:

  • This position does not involve direct client contact

  • The individual will not have access to any client information, due to strict background check requirements

  • Participation in UCP team meetings and trainings is encouraged, as they do not involve confidential client details