This internship is a perfect opportunity
for those looking for an international social work opportunity.
If you are willing to work in this noble field and are keen
on the sensitivities of unfortunate children, women, seniors,
people with mental or physical disabilities, then an internship
placement in the field of social work is awaiting you in Ecuador.
Interning abroad is a great way to internationalize
your education or career and gain unique experience working
in a social work field. Interns will work with local and international
organizations specialized in providing support to human rights
activists, parent associations, social government agencies,
civil defense, consumer, citizen's advice bureau, youth information
offices, legal aid institutions, senior and child care centres,
health care centers, educational centers and people and communities
who want a better world. Placements can be arranged with such
organizations or other areas of your interest.
Through this experience, students are able
to serve others and work with people of different backgrounds,
examine professional commitment, apply theories and concepts
learned in the classroom, creative problem solving abilities
and the acquisition of an extended understanding on the ethics
in social work.
If you want to gain a real life experience
in this field and have an overall knowledge, then our social
work internship provides to international college students
and undergraduate and recent graduate students an incredibly
fulfilling experience and is an opportunity to increase self-awareness
and build introductory social work skills. Besides, internship
is also a way to contribute to the Ecuadorian community.
Internship Role
Depending on your abilities and the placement,
you as an intern will be collaborating in a big number of
daily activities and duties such as: counselling, training,
administrative task, mentoring programs, children, youths
and senior support, etc.
Skills/Qualifications
Although our opportunity is open to college
students, undergraduate, recent graduate students and young
professionals. No previous experience is mandatory. Nevertheless,
beginner level of Spanish is required as minimum.
Participants with the following qualifications
are well appreciated:
- Vested interest in training abroad
- Willingness to learn and patience for mastering new
skills
- Initiative, flexibility, and ability to work independently
or in teamwork
- Professional demeanor
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills, both oral and written
- Real interest in social work issues
- Outgoing personality and sense of humor
- Creative, open mindedness, self-motivation.
Internship Location
Our professional marketing internship is
located in across Ecuador.
Accommodation and Meals
During the stay in the program, interns
will live with a carefully screened host family which will
provide with a single, clean, modest, comfortable and safe
room as well as local meals three times a day. No lunch on
Sundays.
Dates, Duration and Application Deadline
This internship opportunity runs all year-round
for 4-24 weeks in length and start every Monday so interns
should arrive 1 or 2 days early. Interns choose their own
start dates. Applications are accepted up to 4 weeks prior
to departure or start date.
Pick-up/Meeting
Interns will be met outside the airport
terminal by an ELEP representative holding a placard with
your name on it. Please provide us your flight information
up to 2 weeks prior departing from your home-country so that
a punctual pick-up/meeting can be arranged.
Price
Application Fee: $ 100
Internship Program Cost: 620 for 4 weeks. Every extra week
is $ 105
Special Offers:
$ 1600. 4 weeks of Spanish lessons + accommodation/meal +
8 Internship work
What's Included
- Meeting you at Quito Airport
- Transfer to your accommodation
- Full pre-departure support
- Local in-country support
- Orientation
- Accommodation
- Food
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