Cerca Abroad: Social Work Internship in Greece
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This is an in-country hands-on program with provided shared housing and local team support.Gain professional experience in social work by contributing to meaningful projects that address urgent social challenges in Greece. This internship offers v... read more
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Program Overview
Key Learning Experiences
- Needs Assessment & Planning: Support personalized care planning for beneficiaries, helping identify their specific needs and the best strategies to address them.
- Community Engagement: Participate in home visits and accompany beneficiaries to social service appointments.
- Organizing Educational Initiatives: Assist in organizing webinars, training sessions for volunteers and students, and cultural or educational community actions.
- Research & Documentation: Contribute to data recording, article writing, and project proposals, including Erasmus+ projects.
- Collaborative Efforts: Work alongside professionals in partnerships with universities, NGOs, and social services, fostering a broad understanding of collaborative social work.
Why Choose This Internship?
- Professional Development: Develop essential skills such as case management, communication, research, and community engagement.
- Experienced Mentorship: Learn from bilingual professionals who have trained or worked abroad in the USA, UK, etc, ensuring exposure to international best practices.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience life in Greece while working directly with local communities and diverse cultural groups.
- Flexible Learning Environment: Assignments are tailored to interns’ backgrounds, ensuring a meaningful experience for both beginners and those with prior experience in social work.
Who Should Apply?
- Pre-Social Work and Social Work students seeking practical experience in an international setting.
- Graduates in social sciences looking to enhance their resumes with relevant experience.
- Individuals interested in social justice and humanitarian work, eager to contribute to real-world solutions for vulnerable populations.
Program Benefits
- Hands-On Observation: Engage in real-world social work practices while shadowing experienced professionals.
- Enhanced Skills: Improve key competencies in needs evaluation, project coordination, and inter-agency collaboration.
- Networking Opportunities: Build connections with local and international social work professionals, expanding your professional network.
- Multilingual Environment: Eliminate language barriers by working with a team fluent in English, ensuring clear communication and effective learning.
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Duration | Fees (USD)
2-Weeks | $2,000
3-Weeks | $2,680
4-Weeks | $3,350
5-Weeks | $3,900
6-Weeks | $4,400
7-Weeks | $4,950
8-Weeks | $5,400
9-Weeks | $5,850
10-Weeks | $6,250
11-Weeks | $6,600
12-Weeks | $6,750
Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned
Accommodation
Program Type(s):
Study AbroadInternship
Volunteer
Program Length(s):
- Fall
- Summer
- Spring
- Academic Year
- Maymester
- January Term
- Spring Break
- Custom
- Short Term
Instruction Language(s):
- English
Language Requirement(s):
- English
Relevant Study Subject(s):
- Social Service Professions
- Social Work
- Mental and Social Health Services
- Community/Environmental/Socially-Engaged Art and Activism
Minimum GPA:
2.0Year Founded:
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Cerca Abroad Scholarships
Cerca Abroad offers each year scholarships to in-person program participants. The scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence or financial hardship. The application deadline is the 31st of January 2026 and all successful recipients of the award will be notified by the end of February.
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