About this template
Establishing clear expectations is essential for a successful internship program. This Unpaid Internship Agreement template helps organizations outline the precise terms, conditions, schedule, and learning objectives for incoming interns before their first day. By formalizing the arrangement, both the company and the intern stay aligned on responsibilities, educational value, and program boundaries.
The form collects critical details including intern personal information, company representative details, scheduled start and end dates, and required acknowledgments of the unpaid status. It also includes sections for terms of confidentiality and code of conduct to protect the organization's intellectual property while providing the intern with a structured learning environment.
Using Doc2Form to convert and deploy this agreement as a Google Form simplifies the onboarding paperwork pipeline. Instead of chasing paper documents or dealing with messy PDF workflows, HR teams can send a single link that securely records acknowledgment, emergency contacts, and confirmation signatures, storing all responses neatly in a linked spreadsheet for easy record-keeping.
Key features
- Capture clear terms and schedules for incoming interns
- Secure formal acknowledgments of unpaid program status
- Collect digital signatures from both interns and company agents
- Keep all onboarding records organized in a linked Google Sheet
- Easily customize clauses to fit your specific company policies
Use cases
Onboarding summer and semester interns for corporate offices
Establishing educational program guidelines for non-profit organizations
Setting clear project expectations and confidentiality rules for tech…
Setting clear project expectations and confidentiality rules for tech startups
Formalizing student placement agreements with academic institutions
What this form collects
- Intern Full Name (Short answer)Enter your first and last name as it appears on official identification.
- Intern Email Address (Short answer)Provide a reliable email address where we can send program updates and onboarding materials.
- Intern Phone Number (Short answer)Enter your primary contact number.
- Company Name (Short answer)The legal business name offering the internship.
- Company Supervisor / Agent Name (Short answer)Name of the manager or HR representative overseeing the internship.
- Internship Start Date (Date)Select the official first day of the internship.
- Internship End Date (Date)Select the scheduled final day of the internship program.
- Program Terms and Educational Focus (Multiple choice)This internship is designed to provide educational value and practical experience. It is an unpaid position, and interns are not entitled to wages or employee benefits. Do you acknowledge and agree to these conditions?
- Confidentiality and IP Acknowledgment (Multiple choice)Interns may have access to proprietary company information. Do you agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all business operations and materials?
- Intern Printed Name (Short answer)Type your full legal name as an electronic signature.
- Intern Signing Date (Date)Select today's date.
- Company Agent Printed Name (Short answer)Name of the authorized company representative signing on behalf of the organization.
- Company Signing Date (Date)Select today's date for company execution.
FAQ
What is the purpose of an unpaid internship agreement?
It outlines the terms, expectations, learning objectives, and legal status of the internship, ensuring both the intern and the organization share a clear understanding of the program.
Can I customize the terms and conditions in this template?
Yes. Once you load this template into Doc2Form and open it in Google Forms, you can fully edit, add, or remove sections to match your company's specific legal requirements and internship policies.
How do interns sign this agreement digitally?
Respondents can type their legal name and date in the designated signature fields, or you can utilize Google Workspace add-ons for formal e-signatures if required by your legal team.
Where are the submitted agreement responses stored?
All submissions automatically populate a secure Google Sheet connected to your form, giving your HR team an organized, searchable log of every signed agreement.
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