Get involved Work for us Internships and student placements Make a real difference with an internship or student placement At Prisoners Abroad, we believe that internships and student placements are more than just work experience - they’re a chance to change lives. Every year, we welcome a small number of students who bring fresh ideas, energy, and commitment to our mission: protecting the health, wellbeing, and human rights of British citizens detained overseas and supporting their families at home. If you’re looking for an opportunity that matters, this is it. Why your role matters You’ll become part of one of our three main teams; our Prisoner & Family Support team, our Resettlement team, or our Fundraising and Communications team. In our Prisoner & Family Support team, and our Resettlement team, you’ll be helping us respond to the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in society. In our Fundraising and Communications team, you’ll be helping us raise the money that we need to continue our life-saving work and help raise awareness of the cause and the issues people we support. An insight into the roles Every task you take on helps us deliver vital services—and makes a real difference to someone’s life. There are broadly three roles: Not currently recruiting In our Prisoner and Family team, your contribution ensures that prisoners and their families receive timely, compassionate support when they need it most. You could be involved in: Responding to letters, emails, and calls from prisoners and families. Sending wellbeing materials such as books and language resources. Assisting with research and writing for publications. Liaising with consular staff and partner organisations. Supporting family events and meetings. Maintaining accurate records and updating client files See the Role Description & Person Specification for more information. Not currently recruiting In our Resettlement team, your contribution ensures that people returning to the UK receive support to build positive and stable lives. You could be involved in: Preparing for the arrival of people who have been deported. Providing one-to-one support to people who have returned to the UK. Maintaining links and making referrals to a range of partners and other organisations. Supporting support groups and workshops. Not currently recruiting In our Fundraising and Communications team, your contribution ensures that we raise money and awareness of our work. You could be involved in: Researching potential funding opportunities. Maintaining contact with current and potential supporters. Writing funding applications, blog posts and other content. Developing communications and case studies. What you’ll gain A placement with Prisoners Abroad offers hands-on experience and professional development: Insight into international law, human rights, and charity operations. Skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects and attend events. Experience that strengthens your CV and builds confidence for your future career. Many of our past interns describe their time with us as rewarding and transformative—and we think you will too. A previous intern put together this poster, which you might find useful. They say: When you resolve an issue or feel you’ve provided support it is extremely rewarding. You can find also some fantastic blog posts written by former interns here: 'Challenges, personal growth, and heart-warming moments' 'The simple things have the largest impact' 'No day is the same' 'It has been amazing to see the impact of the work' Our commitment to you We want your placement to be a positive, supportive experience. That’s why we provide: Structured induction and supervision, including safeguarding training for any client-facing work. A friendly team environment where questions are encouraged and learning is prioritised. Reasonable travel expenses and lunch allowance. You’ll never be left on your own - we’re here to help you succeed. Some of the practicalities Here are a few general points that usually apply: Placements are usually arranged through universities. We have had arrangements with some universities, such as Bath University and Middlesex University, and we welcome agreements with further universities who have a programme of internships and student placements. Each university will have its own timetable to work to but broadly-speaking we can accommodate up to 3 interns per year in up to 3 teams. We are open to undergraduate students and master’s placements. We are unable to pay a salary, but we can cover reasonable travel expenses up to a certain amount per day and a generous lunch allowance. Roles will be principally working from our office in Finsbury Park, North London. They are generally part-time, between 21-28 hours per week for between 9 to 12 months. There will be opportunity to help with day-to-day work but also to get more involved in aspects you are interested in and lead on projects such as research. For frontline support roles (prisoner & family team, and resettlement team) we will generally look for people studying for degrees in subjects related to law, human rights, criminology, international development, social policy, psychology, sociology, modern languages, politics and international relations. How to apply For any questions, email [email protected]. Manage Cookie Preferences