NGO Internships: Intern abroad in Spain, Seville

Spain Internship Abroad Law & Human Rights Support

Gaining experience with a Non Government Organization (NGO) offers an incredible and rewarding experience. You’ll be making a real difference in communities while contributing to meaningful change. This internship is also known as a social work internship or public health internship. Our NGO Internship in Seville, Spain, offers valuable experience and a deep understanding of the NGO sector. Learn how NGOs work to improve quality of life and well-being for at-risk communities. This internship abroad gives you the chance to support vulnerable communities in Spain. You’ll gain insight into the challenges NGOs face and the impactful work they do to drive change.

Internship Highlights:

Gain insight into the challenges and rewards of the field.
Contribute to generating lasting, positive change for communities.
Enhance your understanding of human rights issues and challenges.

Type of host organizations:

Non-profit organization
NGOs
Foundations

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Accommodation & Meals

Weekends & Travel

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Fully hosted experience from $3178

Includes accommodation

Start dates every Monday

Minimum duration 4 weeks, up to 24 weeks maximum

Internships in Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, & Tenerife

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Suitable for English language speakers

Eligibility requirement

Our NGO internships in Spain are suitable for students and recent graduates. You will have at least one year of relevant college/university experience. We accept fields such as: Law, Social Work, Human Rights, International Relations, Political Science, etc.

Language requirements

This NGO internship is available in Spanish or English. We want to ensure you feel confident communicating with both the locals and your program team. If you don’t speak or understand Spanish, you’ll attend 10 complimentary Spanish lessons. This will happen within the first two weeks of your internship.

Associated career paths

Associated career paths for a NGO Internship include: Domestic and International Advocacy, Human Rights Lawyer, Social Worker, Humanitarian Service Worker, Educator, Policy Developer, Public Health Worker, Fundraiser, Diplomat, Foreign Affairs Worker, Journalist, Campaign Manager, Public Sector Worker, Political Adviser, Program Educator, Volunteer Coordinator, Administrator

Internship details

Our NGO Support internships in Seville, Spain, offer hands-on learning in advocacy, outreach, and more. By joining this internship abroad, you’ll support organizations working for real change. You’ll strive to defend, promote, and protect human rights.

Our NGO Internship is an in-country internship, with accommodation and select meals included. If you’re looking for an internship that’s closer to home, you can explore our remote NGO internship options. These are online internships that you can take from the comfort of your own home

As an NGO intern, you will assist with the practical activities such as fundraising, outreach, vocational training, education, awareness campaigns, digital media, administration, content creation and more.

You will have the chance to grow your professional skills. You’ll be supporting organizations with their day-to-day activities that help generate lasting change. The communication skills, cultural awareness and administrative prowess you will acquire through this internship program will prove valuable and enriching for a career in the defense of human rights.

We want you to feel confident from the moment you arrive in Spain. That’s why we provide 10 complimentary Spanish lessons with all internships in Spain. Spanish lessons are available in the first two weeks. If you would like more lessons, we can add them to your program at an additional cost.

In the first week of your IT internship, you should focus on settling in. We want to make this the best experience for you. So, ensure you’re asking questions and providing feedback during the introductory period. This way, your supervisor will understand how you’re progressing and how they can support you.

Individual internship experiences vary, as some interns are at a more advanced level than others. If you’re at a more entry-level, you should reasonably expect a more entry internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter time, your experience will differ from that of someone interning longer.

Typical Schedule

A typical schedule for our NGO internships is as follows - the standard workday begins at 10:00 AM and concludes at 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The schedule in Spain can be different from what you are used to. This also applies to their mealtimes - lunch breaks are usually around 2pm, and dinner is normally eaten between 9pm and 10pm.

Career Benefits

NGO Support interns learn from a qualified and experienced supervisor, and can be involved in:

Researching potential funding sources and partnerships.
Supporting the organization’s strategies and projects.
Assisting with developing outreach and education campaigns and material.
Raising awareness related to human rights issues.
Contributing to generate content for social media platforms, newsletters, or other digital communications.
Supporting educational and vocational initiatives.

Professional development opportunities:

Generate lasting, positive impact in communities through your work.
Acquire experience supporting the development of impact-driven projects.
Develop research, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Learn how the specific needs of communities may be best addressed.
Support organizations seeking change, and striving for the defense, promotion, and protection of human rights.
Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

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Program fees

It’s free to apply for this internship. Once we have reviewed your suitability and accepted you onto this program, you’ll need to pay a deposit of US$499 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$499 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date.

Duration	Program Fee (USD)
4 weeks	$3,178 Equivalent to $113 /day
5 weeks	$3,880 Equivalent to $110 /day
6 weeks	$4,132 Equivalent to $98 /day
8 weeks	$4,585 Equivalent to $81 /day
10 weeks	$5,375 Equivalent to $76 /day
12 weeks	$5,828 Equivalent to $69 /day
16 weeks	$7,126 Equivalent to $63 /day
20 weeks	$8,314 Equivalent to $59 /day
24 weeks	$9,459 Equivalent to $56 /day

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Airport pick-up
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation
24/7 in-country support
Program orientation
Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
Sourcing and securing your internship placement
Personalization of your internship plan
Coaching from your supervisor
Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
Academic credit facilitation
International reference letter
Certificate of Internship Completion

All in-country transportation
Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.

A deposit of $499 (approximately 499) is required to secure your internship
European students who wish to receive Erasmus funding for their internship in Spain are encouraged to apply and outline their specific requirements.
Balance of your Program Fee is due 70 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
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Spanish language lessons & internship schedule

To support interns with both cultural and language integration, all internships in Seville include Spanish lessons. You can choose between starting your placement in the first week, and take 10 hours of Spanish language lessons alongside your internship; or to take Spanish lessons exclusively for the first two weeks, and commence at your internship placement in your third week.

Learners may notice that the Spanish spoken in Spain has differences of accent, grammar, and vocabulary, compared to Spanish spoken in Latin American countries. For this reason, the classes provide value for people with different levels of experience.

Interns are encouraged to make a genuine effort to interact with the Spanish language. All Seville Internship Coordinators speak English, in addition to most direct internship supervisors. However, language barriers can be encountered in other aspects of your internship experience. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Most interns are able to have a successful internship experience and it is essential to come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier, as opposed to being intimidated by it.

Weekends and travel

During the internship schedule, interns have weekends available for free time. It’s almost impossible not to fall in love with a city like Seville, steeped in tradition and history, while at the same time, modern, vibrant and cutting edge. Embodying the best of Spain: scorching sun, passionate flamenco, citrus trees and romantically colorful buildings, you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to things to see and do.

The Program Fee payment for all internships in Seville includes a guided tour to the three most popular and stunning attractions in Seville:

El Alcazar: A beautiful, royal palace with a history spanning over 1000 years. It was formerly the site of the Islamic-era citadel of the city.
Plaza de España and Parque Maria Luisa: An impressive masterpiece that took 15 years to build, the beautiful square that is not just one of the most famous and well-loved landmarks in Seville, but also in the entire country.
Seville Cathedral: Built on the ruins of the old mosque, the Seville Cathedral is the world’s largest Gothic temple and the third largest temple in the world after St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City and St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
La Giralda: The bell tower of the Seville Cathedral. It was built as a Mosque, and offers unique views of the city from the top.

Take advantage of these tours included with your program, get the chance to interact with other interns and students, and discover the sites that make this one of the most stunning and charming cities in Spain!

Arrival and Orientation

Internships in Seville are available year-round and begin every Monday. Exceptions to availability may occur when start dates are shifted to avoid public holiday disruptions or closed when the program has already reached capacity. The minimum duration requirement is 4 weeks up to a maximum duration of 24 weeks.

If you are sensitive to the heat, you may consider joining this program during the cooler months, November through early March. Summer temperatures are the hottest during May, June, July and August (usually above 95°F / 35°C and sometimes even reaching 113°F / 45°C). During the month of August, some placement activity may be slower than usual, since it is the prime vacation period for locals.

Airport pick up and accommodation are included in the Program Fee. Please note that all participants are advised not to book flights until they have first registered to confirm their internship placement.

The typical port of entry is the Sevilla Airport (SVQ). Upon arrival, interns will be met, greeted, and transferred to the accommodation. If you are planning to spend time independently in Spain prior to your internship and will not require an airport pick up, we can discuss alternative arrival logistics with you.

The accommodation is covered from the Sunday night before the Monday start date - interns are required to arrive no later than the Sunday before their Monday start date, as all orientations are held on Mondays.

The last night of the accommodation is the Saturday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Sunday. Extra nights of accommodation can be arranged in advance, if requested, and are subject to availability.

Orientation covers important details for your internship, including introductions, information about culture, customs, rules, expectations, safety, language lessons, cultural excursions, and more. Your specific internship placement orientation will follow the general orientation, as you’ll be shown how to travel to and from your internship and be introduced to the team you’ll be joining. The Program Fee payment for all internships in Seville includes a guided tour to the three most popular and stunning attractions in Seville.

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Accommodation and WiFi

All interns in Seville are hosted in various homestay accommodations (which are typically located within apartment buildings). These are usually situated around the city center, where it is easy to access both the central office of the local team (where Spanish language lessons also take place) and the designated internship placement.

In most cases, interns will receive their own bedroom. However, some bedrooms may be shared with another program participant of the same gender. Any given homestay may accommodate up to 2 to 3 interns at any given time. Bathrooms and common areas are shared. Living is comfortable and WiFi is provided. Laundry is included - usually it will be done once a week.

If a commute is required (to either the internship placement or the central office) then the travel time is usually between 20 to 40 minutes, maximum. There are ample public transportation options to utilize (including mobile phone apps, which can be downloaded at the program orientation) such as buses, subway, trams, and taxis. The city is flat and the climate is typically very pleasant, so public bicycles are also available. Interns may also opt to simply walk during the daytime and enjoy the sights of the city!

Please note that the accommodation pictured in the photo gallery of this webpage is provided as an example. Since we work with more than one apartment, the exact accommodation that you’re assigned may differ from the photos. Rooms sizes vary.

Meals

Internships in Spain include three meals per day provided by the host family (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Please be sure to let us know of any specific dietary requirements that you have in advance (i.e. allergies and intolerances), so that we may ensure your hosts are aware and make recommendations. Adaptability is encouraged, as the meals provided are unlikely to reflect what you’re used to eating at home. If there are special snacks you like to have, please budget for them, so you can supplement the meals that are included with your own preferences for snacks and treats.

Locals do not typically have a heavy breakfast, so interns can expect items such as bread/pastries, spreads, fruit, and coffee (you may even try a delicious local espresso, served with condensed milk to sweeten it).

Lunch time in Spain is typically between 2 and 4 pm. This time is in line with the concept of “la siesta”, allowing time to rest and enjoy a relaxed mealtime - preferably with some pleasant company and conversation. Lunch is usually the heaviest meal of the day.

Dinner time in Spain is typically served later in the evening, usually between 9 pm-10 pm, due to eating a late lunch. Typical dishes may include ingredients such as noodles or pasta, seafood, rice, and in-season salads/vegetables.

If you choose to opt out of lunch or dinner, any day of the week, you should communicate this back to your host family. There are many excellent restaurants to choose from in Seville and they may offer special lunch menus for around €10). For dinner people typically have “tapas”, which range in price at restaurants from 10-30 Euros.

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Essential country information

Capital	Madrid
Population	46.5 million
Languages	Spanish (official), Catalan, Galician, Basque, Occitan (co-official languages)
Currency	Euro (€ - EUR)
Time zone	UTC+01:00

Weather and climate:

Spain has a very varied climate, according to the geographical situation of different regions. Most of the country is considered to be within a Mediterranean zone, which is characterized by warm/hot and dry summers. However, areas with relatively high rainfall are considered to be oceanic climatic regions, rather than Mediterranean. The northern quarter of Spain, which is within the Atlantic region, falls within this oceanic climate category, where winter and summer temperatures are influenced by the ocean. The southeastern quarter of Spain has a semi-arid climate, where the dry season can extend beyond the typical summer season.

Seville has a hot Mediterranean climate, located in the southern “frying pan of Spain”, which is known for some of the hottest summers in Europe. Rainfall is rare and, generally speaking, Seville is considered to be Spain’s hottest city. The average annual temperature exceeds 68°F (20°C). From April, summer temperatures start to climb, when averages can reach above 95°F (35°C). Warm weather lasts through September. If you are sensitive to the heat, you may consider joining this program during cooler months. The colder months run from late November through early March. January is the coldest month, with an average low of 43°F (6°C) and high of 61°F (16°C).