Former BTS Interns working with our partners at the Mesoamerican Permaculture Institute, the New Hope Foundation, and the Rabinal Community Legal Clinic.
Apply to be a BTS Intern
Applications for the Atlantic Council for International Cooperation’s (ACIC) International Youth Internship Program will open in early February — and BTS will once again be hosting interns with our partners in Guatemala!
This fully funded program offers Canadian youth an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community-based work and global solidarity. If you’re passionate about social justice and cross-cultural learning, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Interns placed with BTS partners in Guatemala engage in meaningful work related to:
- Human rights
- Indigenous education
- Food sovereignty and permaculture
We’re looking for applicants who meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be 18-30 years old
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Intermediate Spanish skills
- Available from July to November 2026
Here’s what’s included in the program:
- All program costs are covered
- Monthly living stipend provided while abroad
- Meaningful mentorship and cross-cultural learning in both Guatemala and Canada
Don’t wait — get ready to apply! Job descriptions and the application form will be posted on the ACIC’s website in early February.
Read about the experiences of former BTS Interns in Guatemala here
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