Social Work Internships Abroad
Social Work Internship Programs
For those wanting to make a global impact and see a change in this world, an international social work internship may just be right for you. Read below and apply now to find out more about how you can make help make a difference on an international level.
Get involved in Social Work and Build your Resume Abroad
This is a very broad field that cuts across many interests. Our Social Work interns typically will be working in a nonprofit organization setting. Placements are hands-on and rewarding. Because this sector is big and wide, first ask yourself: what do you see yourself doing ultimately? Working in a public school? Forming part of the treatment team for people with mental conditions, illnesses, or disabilities? Creating and administering programs or shaping policy? Is private practice among your goals or clinical social work?
Candidates placed in Social Work internships abroad work within both grassroots organizations and larger international non-profits, typically focusing on under-served populations, both local and immigrant. Candidates will be supervised by a practicing psychologist or psychiatrist or qualified social worker, so these program hours are often able to be counted towards social work accreditation and licensing.
Different sectors for this placement abroad are: immigrant rights, at-risk youth, health education, battered women, LGBTQ issues, drug rehabilitation, homelessness assistance, and many more.
Every Adelante Abroad Internship Program Includes
AFFORDABLE PROGRAMS
Both our Internship Abroad and Study Abroad Programs are the cheapest you’ll find, period.
CENTRALIZED ACCOMMODATIONS
Enjoy your own private room in a shared apartment within the city center.
CONTRACTED INTERNSHIP
For the Intern Abroad programs, receive a signed contract from the host company abroad.
CUSTOMIZED SERVICE
We have a plethora of experience building independent programs for our candidates.
GUIDED REFLECTION EXERCISES
Often overlooked is how to help students quantify the many new skills acquired abroad.
ACADEMIC CREDIT
For the Intern Abroad program, nearly every candidate who has ever needed to receive credit for this program has done so.
How the Application Process Works
1. Apply Online
2. Get On the Calendar
3. Interview
4. Interview Results
5. Confirmation
6. Pre-Departure
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“I have been loving [my internship] already. My coworkers, and my boss, Antonia, have all been wonderful. They are patient with me as I work on my Spanish, and I have began to learn the ins and outs of what they do there. Next week, I will be giving my own presentation in Spanish, and I am looking forward to it!”
Social Work FAQs
How can I get a social work internship abroad?
Getting a social work internship abroad is simple. The first thing you need to do is fill out an application for an internship abroad. From there a resume is requested with previous experience, volunteer work, or projects completed in the social work sector. Internships in Spanish speaking countries usually require a low-intermediate Spanish speaking level so you can communicate with your program director. Once we get your resume and complete online application, you will speak with our program director who will begin searching for an internship that will take you.
Can I complete a social work internship in a clinic or healthcare setting?
Yes, through Adelante Abroad programs, placements are available in private clinics for social work internships. Many of our past candidates have interned in clinics so they get real, hands on experience shadowing and learning from social work professionals.
How can a social work internship benefit my future career?
Imagine getting to help individuals suffering from addiction, homelessness, mental and/or physical illness, or abuse. These are just some of the typesof patients that our interns have helped out in the past. Working internationally with an internship in countries like Spain, Uruguay, Ecuador, Chile, or Mexico allow for our alumni to get not only real experience to add onto their resume but also improved Spanish language and cultural competence.
What will I learn during a social work internship abroad?
During international internships in social work, individuals will learn how other countries help and treat people with mental illnesses, abuse, addiction, homelessness, and more. Students can also assist the care team in planning and coordinating treatment while being assigned to educate communities in mental and physical illness, abuse, and the community resources available. Beyond the internship, you will learn how to navigate a new country, improve your Spanish, and get out of your comfort zone.
What does a social work intern do?
A social work intern can participate in many different tasks while abroad. Some tasks may include shadowing clinicians on communicating patients and assist with the treatment of mental and psychological disorders, monitor and record patient progress with assistance, speak with individuals who are facing abuse, homelessness, mental or physical illnesses, or poverty, for example.
What should I expect from a social work internship abroad?
For an internship abroad, nothing should be expected. As this is something many of you have never done before, you do not have anything to compare it to. All of our placements for social work internships are different depending on the time of year, location of internship, clinic or organization interns are placed with, time you are able to be abroad, and previous social work experience. the only thing you should really expect is that social work internships are part time for 20 hours a week.
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