Compass USA    11184 Huron, Suite 11, Northglenn, CO  80234  USA    +1.303.466.4707  info@compass-usa.net   ©copyright 2011 Compass USA

Compass USA

A unique educational opportunity to help each intern pursue professional career goals,gain a competitive edge in the international workplace and achieve long-term career benefits to build a successful and exciting international career.  Volunteer business placements consist of three components.


Internship Career Opportunities


Locations vary according to career selection


East Coast:   Hampton Roads, VA

                  Richmond and

                   Washington D.C.

West:           Denver

West Coast:  Portland, Spokane, Seattle and

                   California

                   (limited availability in California)

Four Week INTENSIVE ESL + VIP


Interns improve their English skills and learn about American business practice. Compass USA offers a four week intensive English course with private tutors in Denver and Spokane (other locations available upon request) that includes

PER WEEK  (4 week program)


6 hours of intensive English instruction with a private tutor,

10 hours of practice with a conversation pal

20 hours of volunteer internship experience per week.


Participants can extend their internship after they complete the English instruction phase of the program for up to twelve weeks total. We are also able to extend the intensive English program for up to 12 weeks. Participate in a homestay during the intensive English language program and the internship.

VIP: Volunteer Internship Program Internships


Compass USA provides the opportunity for

international students to participate in a

volunteer internship program for 4—12 weeks.


Serious participants, with strong English conversation skills learn about the American business culture in a professional nonprofit setting.


Participants select a specific career interest and the location of the internship. They are introduced to the American culture and English language by living with host families and to the American business culture by working in a nonprofit business setting. Positions and responsibilities vary; participants work 15-40 hours per week.


Participation in Compass USA internships is volunteer. It is a unique and serious business opportunity. Interns will act and be treated as professionals.


DATES: Intern selects dates for 4-12 week internships


PARTICIPANTS: 18 years & older with excellent English- speaking proficiency, high school graduate pursuing college studies


VISAS: Participants may participate with a visa waiver or tourist category of visa.     Assistance with J-1 Visas available in cooperation with Interexchange.


LODGING: Reside with volunteer host family or alternative lodging available upon request. You can also participate in the     internship only and stay with friends or family of your own.


TRANSPORTATION: Intern is responsible for transportation to and from the internship. Coordinators provide assistance with transportation arrangements.


MEALS: Meals are provided in the host family home. Lunches and other meals consumed outside of the home are the participant's responsibility


ASSISTANCE: Local coordinators conduct homestay and business orientations.     Staff provides assistance 24/7.

Administrative duties to help their colleagues with daily tasks common in all businesses.   

Work on professional projects that reflect their career interests that will lead to future success on their chosen career  paths. from a professional in action.



Shadow an American career professional throughout the workday in a variety of settings - see and learn from a professional in action.



*Options based on level of experience