Our Internships in Europe
Internships in social work
Work with other human rights activists and people who want a better world to design an internship for that works for YOU! Self-motivation, creativity and enthusiasm are required! We will help you refine your idea and make it happen.
The time they commit to the project, their ideas and their energy are greatly appreciated. It is indeed these contributions which are responsible for the continued success of the project.
Positions in different non-profit agencies
Parents association, social government agency, civil defense, consumers, citizen's advice bureau, youth information office, helping people with social/economic difficulties, kids with dissabilities, service to elderly, child care coordinators, service to youngers, warehouses, public hospital assistants, legal humanitarian assistance for women, legal assistance for inmigrants, aids organizations, etc.
Positions
Newletter coordinators, writers, calendar coordinators, editors, photographers, advertising managers, PRs, Programming and development, Centre staff.
Skills you could acquire
- Gain practical experience under professional supervision.
- Develop the ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
- Compare theories and concepts learned in the classroom and related real life experiences.
- Creative problem solving abilities.
- Acquiring extended understanding on ethics in social work.
What past interns have done
- The interns help with general tasks in a non profit organization. They assist in the coordination and planning of the events, make follow-up phonecalls, help find sponsors and deal with correspondance.
- The interns help people who have had accidents or those who find themselves victims of castrophes. Oversight of the institution archives, helping chairman recruit other volunteers and monitor their progress at work. Encouraging people to keep up to date with prevention issues.
- Primary care provider of people living with HIV/AIDS, regardless of the patient's ability to pay. Teams of physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants-aided by social workers, peer educators and volunteers-provide comprehensive care in a consumer-friendly environment. We seek to make patients full partners in the development and implementation of their treatment plans.
- Public Relations and Development assist to coordinate planning, promotion and execution of public programs and special events. Individuals interested in a career in the non-profit development, fundraising and marketing world would particularly benefit from this experience.