Freedom to Slaves (FTS), a global leader in the fight against modern slavery, has opened applications for three exciting internship roles beginning in 2026.
These opportunities offer hands-on experience in program support, communications, and knowledge management—ideal for students and emerging professionals committed to advancing human rights.
All three positions were posted on 21 November 2025, with deadlines in December. Each role provides an opportunity to support FTS’s mission of combating forced labour, human trafficking, and modern slavery through research, advocacy, communications, and community-led action.
1. Latin America Programs Intern
Organization: FTS
Deadline: 23 December 2025
Role Overview
The Latin America Programs Intern will support FTS’s regional initiatives aimed at preventing exploitation, strengthening survivor resilience, and partnering with local organizations to dismantle systems that enable modern slavery.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in monitoring and tracking project activities and regional partner reports
- Support research on trafficking patterns, labour exploitation, and community-based solutions
- Contribute to data collection, documentation, and program analysis
- Help organize virtual meetings, workshops, and regional events
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Latin America programs team
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong interest in human rights, labour rights, migration, or anti-trafficking initiatives
- Excellent research, communication, and organizational abilities
- Ability to work in multicultural, multilingual environments
- Spanish or Portuguese language skills are highly desirable
This role is ideal for candidates passionate about regional development, grassroots advocacy, and evidence-based approaches to reducing vulnerability to exploitation.
How to Apply
Send the following to America.latina@freetheslaves.net
– CV (max. 2 pages)
– Short cover letter in English explaining:
1) Why you are interested in human trafficking
2) What you hope to learn about proposals and project management
3) Your weekly availability
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
2. Communications Intern: Conversations on Modern Slavery Podcast
Organization: FTS
Deadline: 15 December 2025
Role Overview
This internship focuses on supporting the production of the Conversations on Modern Slavery podcast—a key FTS platform amplifying survivor voices, discussing solutions, and raising awareness about global trafficking and exploitation.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with podcast planning, guest outreach, and episode scheduling
- Help develop interview questions, scripts, and content outlines
- Support audio editing, transcription, and post-production workflows
- Create promotional content for social media and newsletters
- Conduct background research on thematic areas and interview topics
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Interest or experience in podcast production, audio storytelling, or communications
- Strong writing and research skills
- Familiarity with audio editing tools (e.g., Audacity, Adobe Audition) is an advantage
- Ability to work creatively and independently
This internship suits applicants who are passionate about digital storytelling and using media to spotlight human rights issues globally.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, short cover letter, one writing sample and one multimedia sample to Communications@freetheslaves.net by December 15, 2025 Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Free the Slaves is an equal-opportunity organization. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and consultancies without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation,
disability, or veteran status. Survivors of modern slavery and trafficking are encouraged to apply
3. Communications Intern – Internal Communications & Knowledge Management
Organization: FTS
Deadline: 15 December 2025
Role Overview
The Internal Communications and Knowledge Management Intern will strengthen internal information flow, support organizational learning, and help maintain knowledge systems to enhance program effectiveness across FTS teams worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Create internal newsletters, updates, and communication materials
- Support staff engagement initiatives and virtual team events
- Assist in organizing and refining internal knowledge hubs and shared resources
- Contribute to documentation, content organization, and knowledge-sharing tools
- Help standardize internal communication processes to improve workflow
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Strong writing, editing, and communication abilities
- Interest in knowledge management, organizational development, or internal communications
- Detail-oriented with strong digital organization skills
- Comfortable collaborating with teams in different time zones
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy building systems, improving collaboration, and supporting global teams to work more efficiently and cohesively.
Why Apply to FTS Internships?
These internships offer more than valuable work experience—they provide a chance to contribute to one of the world’s leading organizations combatting modern slavery. Interns gain:
- Direct exposure to anti-trafficking programming and global advocacy
- Opportunities to work with experienced professionals in a mission-driven environment
- Skill development in communications, research, program management, and multimedia
- Practical, real-world experience contributing to meaningful human rights impact
Interested candidates should submit applications before the respective deadlines:
- Latin America Programs Intern: 23 December 2025
- Communications Intern – Podcast: 15 December 2025
- Communications Intern – Internal Communications & Knowledge Management: 15 December 2025
