Internship programmes
Boost your career by working with Desert Leaves
Desert Leaves partners with exchange programmes such as Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs, Turing and Marie Skłodowska-Curie to welcome individuals who wish to advance their careers as entrepreneurs or researchers through paid internships at our workplaces. It is the ideal way to contribute to our mission whilst learning and adding a valuable entry to your CV. We also welcome students who wish to undertake their final-year or master's thesis in collaboration with Desert Leaves.
A unique opportunity for young entrepreneurs to learn about sustainable business practices in the environmental sector.
Examples of internship partners
Description
You will work alongside the Desert Leaves team and local experts on projects related to reforestation, dryland restoration, sustainability and environmental impact. The experience is designed to combine practical learning, participation in real projects and an understanding of how an environmental initiative operates.
Requirements
Our internship programme is open to entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, researchers and students working on their final-year projects. It is essential to have an interest in sustainability, environmental initiatives or related fields, and to meet the requirements of the programme offering the scholarship, where applicable.
What you can learn
An experience connecting sustainability, land restoration and entrepreneurship
The programme combines field learning, contact with local experts and participation in an organisation focused on environmental restoration.
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Hands-on experience
Take part in real reforestation, sustainability and land restoration projects.
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Learning with experts
Work with local professionals connected to the environmental and sustainable land management sector.
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Sustainable entrepreneurship
Learn how an environmental initiative with social and ecological impact is structured.
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International context
Gain experience in an organisation with staff from all over the world and projects in various countries.
Generated impact
Learn from projects with real environmental impact
The internship programme is connected to Desert Leaves’ broader work in reforestation, ecosystem restoration, community engagement and sustainable land management.
How the process works
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Send your application
Complete the form with your details and tell us about your profile, motivation and interests.
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We review your application
The team will assess the fit with the programme and available opportunities.
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We coordinate next steps
We will get in touch with you to let you know if your profile is a good fit, and if so, to discuss the details and your availability.
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Start the experience
You begin your exploration of the world of afforestation in arid regions.
Send your application
Complete the form below and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the programme
Where does the programme take place?
Depending on the project you are involved in and the details of your scholarship programme, your placement may take place in Valencia, Madrid or one of our reforestation project sites.
How long does the experience last?
The duration depends on the grant programme through which you join Desert Leaves, but in any case we aim for the placement to last at least 6 months.
Who can apply?
Entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, researchers and students working on their final degree projects. It is essential to have an affinity for sustainability, environmental initiatives or related fields.
Is it necessary to be enrolled in a scholarship programme?
In order to receive remuneration, it is essential to have an external scholarship. To this end, we ask candidates to enrol in a programme that awards this type of scholarship.