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American Red Cross / independent application guide

College Internships: eligibility & how to apply

Mission-focused internships supporting humanitarian, biomedical, disaster, fundraising, communications, technology, and corporate work.

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College yearActively enrolled undergraduates
CompensationCheck opening
Location / arrangementUS; location or virtual by roleYear-round; role-specific
Availability at reviewCheck specific openings

Who can apply?

  • The American Red Cross invites actively enrolled undergraduate and graduate students; this directory covers the undergraduate route.
  • Applicants must apply to a specific position because the organization does not accept a general internship application.
  • Opportunities may be paid or unpaid, and relocation assistance is not provided; verify the selected position's terms.
Easy to miss

The Red Cross explicitly offers both paid and unpaid internships, so never infer compensation from the organization name or another department's posting.

Dates, pay & program timing

No universal cutoff confirmed

Red Cross internships can occur year-round around academic calendars, but openings vary by department and need. Roles may be on site or virtual.

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These details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.

How to apply to American Red Cross

  1. Search the official careers site with intern or internship and choose a specific paid or unpaid role.
  2. Read its enrollment, location, schedule, compensation, department, and application instructions.
  3. Apply through the correct official route and keep a record of the selected position; a general inquiry is not an application.
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How to prepare a stronger application

Connect a real example to the function—disaster service, biomedical operations, fundraising, communications, data, technology, or administration.

If a role is unpaid or remote, still calculate time, equipment, transport, and academic-credit arrangements before committing.

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Official sources & update notes

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We do not infer deadlines, remote eligibility, or guaranteed offers from older recruiting cycles. Read our editorial process.

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