International Internships in Social Work
If you’re a people person and want to give back to communities abroad, Intern Abroad HQ’s affordable Social Work internships enable you to cultivate cultural intelligence, expand your global network and polish essential soft skills by joining a pioneering organization of experienced social workers.
Whether you want to support children, at risk youth, refugees and people living with disabilities, or help tackle global issues such as poverty, conflict resolution, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and gender issues - our global Social Work internships are customized for students, graduates and young professionals to meet specific career goals or academic requirements.
We offer Social Work internships abroad for those who want to combine experiential learning with an overseas adventure, as well as remote Social Work internships for those who prefer the flexibility and freedom of working from home and choosing their own hours.
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Abroad internships
Social Work in Italy
Social Work interns gain skills and experience helping disadvantaged individuals and communities in Italy. Intern in local, national, or international associations, helping to raise awareness, organize fundraising, promote economic and social welfare and assist underprivileged people in a range of ways.
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Social Work in South Africa
Gain practical insights and experience in social work within townships around Cape Town. Intern with well-established and high profile non-profit organizations in various sectors, assisting with the challenging and demanding role of helping the most disadvantaged members of the South African community with a range of social issues.
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Social Work & Community Outreach in Tanzania
Assist social workers and healthcare professionals who work to address inequalities in underprivileged communities around Arusha. Interns help to deliver important health and education resources and services to people in their homes and communities, as well as providing specific assistance for social issues such as abuse and unemployment.
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Social Work & Education in Tanzania
A unique internship that helps local people of all ages through education, job training and personal development. These are highly customizable internships that cater for your skills and goals, with the opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of disadvantaged people in Zanzibar.
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Social Work & NGO Support
Provide virtual assistance and support to NGOs in India that are active in various fields of social work, supporting underprivileged women, vulnerable children, low-income families, or other disadvantaged communities. Help with reporting, awareness, fundraising and supporting vulnerable people to find jobs and improve their quality of life.
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Social Work & NGO Support
Virtual interns on this Social Work and NGO Support internship help organizations in Tanzania that provide services to vulnerable people. Whether it’s supporting children, women, HIV patients, minority groups or at-risk youth, interns learn first-hand from social workers on the front line in Tanzania. Contributing to an online social work internship out of Tanzania is an opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and mentors within the field.
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Our internship abroad programs are available year-round with minimum durations starting at 2 weeks. We offer flexible start dates to work in with your schedule. Whether you’re looking for a summer internship abroad or if you’re in between opportunities and would like to grow your global experience, we can customize an internship to match your unique motivations.
Our remote internships programs are also available year-round with customizable scheduling. You can choose from a range of online program options, ranging from 100 hours up to 350 hours. These internships are completed 100% online so you can work from home or anywhere in the world. See how it works.