The Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature (GARN) is opening a new round of internships and is seeking motivated volunteers from around the world to join our team.
Based in Quito, Ecuador, GARN is a worldwide network of organizations, communities, and individuals working toward the universal recognition and implementation of the Rights of Nature—the legal guarantee that every ecosystem and living being has the right to exist, flourish, and regenerate its natural cycles.
As a central node of the global Rights of Nature movement, GARN coordinates alliances across regions and sectors, supports communities and Indigenous peoples, advances innovative legal strategies, hosts international tribunals and symposia, and produces educational resources that help shift how societies relate to the living world.
Internship opportunities
We are currently welcoming interns in the following areas:
Communications
Support storytelling, social media, newsletters, campaigns, and movement-wide messaging.
Design and Web Development
Contribute to websites, landing pages, visual materials, and digital tools that amplify the Rights of Nature globally.
International Rights of Nature Tribunal
Assist with research, documentation, coordination, and communications related to Tribunal sessions and judgments.
Organizing and Project Management
Support the coordination of international initiatives, events, and partnerships across regions.
Who should apply?
We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including but not limited to:
– Law and legal research
– Communications, journalism, and media
– Design, web development, and digital strategy
– Environmental and social activism
– Academia and research
– Community organizing
You do not need prior experience with Rights of Nature to apply—what matters most is your commitment to protecting life on Earth and your willingness to learn and collaborate in a global, values-driven team.
Practical details
• Duration: 2 to 6 months
• Format: Remote (from anywhere in the world)
• In-person internships: Based in Quito, Ecuador (interns cover their own living expenses)
Why intern at GARN?
Interning at GARN means being at the heart of one of the most innovative movements for social, environmental, and legal transformation. You will gain hands-on experience, work alongside activists and experts from around the world, and contribute directly to advancing the Rights of Nature in practice.
Apply now!
If you are ready to deepen your engagement and put your skills at the service of the living Earth, we invite you to apply.
Applications are open until January 20.
👉 garn.org/internships
