Social Work & Community Outreach Internships in Iringa

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Overview

Interns assist social workers and healthcare professionals in addressing inequalities in underprivileged communities around Arusha. This includes delivering important health and educational resources and services to people in their homes and communities, as well as providing specific assistance for social issues such as abuse, poverty, homelessness, joblessness, and other factors that contribute to the socio-economic disparities. Interns may also provide support in developing and implementing strategies to tackle the root causes of these issues, such as providing access to job skills training, mentoring, and other resources. Additionally, interns may also provide guidance and support to families and individuals in navigating social services and other systems of support, helping them to identify and access

Includes accommodation & meals

Minimum duration 4-24 Weeks

Explore Tanzania national parks

Gain academic or course credit

Internship details

This Social Work & Community Outreach internship provides assistance to address specific social issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, domestic abuse, youth pregnancy and unemployment in underprivileged communities around Iringa. Interns help to deliver health and education resources and services to people in their homes and communities, and can improve access to vital healthcare services. They will be placed in NGOs, rehabilitation centers, charities and with community programs, and travel alongside social workers and/or medical professionals. In addition, interns can schedule day trips and longer excursions, such as multi-day safari adventures to Ruaha National park or any of Tanzania park.

Career Benefits

Interns in the Social Work & Community Outreach program gain invaluable experience and knowledge under the guidance of a knowledgeable mentor. They can engage in a variety of activities, including but not limited to, participating in community outreach initiatives.

  • Delivering supplies and resources to communities around Arusha
  • Raising awareness of health practices and social issues
  • Conducting welfare visits
  • Working with families and individuals to address specific issues
  • Developing vocational training programs
  • Day-to-day facility support
  • Professional development opportunities:
  • Gain an understanding of how to address a variety of social and healthcare issues
  • Gain experience helping families and communities to address their specific needs
  • Learn about basic healthcare supplies and why they’re needed
  • Build your communication skills assisting families and communities
  • Gain practical skills and boost your employability, with guidance from Intern Abroad HQ’s Experiential Learning Curriculum to support your learning and cultural intelligence.

Intership 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$449 to confirm your place. The remaining balance of your Program Fee (less your initial US$449 deposit payment) will be due no less than 60 days before your internship start date.

Duration Program Fee (USD)
4 weeks $1,719 Equivalent to $61/day
6 weeks $1,929 Equivalent to $45/day
8 weeks $2,194 Equivalent to $39/day
10 weeks $2,404 Equivalent to $34/day
12 weeks $2,614 Equivalent to $31/day
14 weeks $2,934 Equivalent to $29/day
16 weeks $3,214 Equivalent to $28/day
18 weeks $3,494 Equivalent to $27/day
20 weeks
$3,774 Equivalent to $26/day

What's Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Airport pick-up
  • 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

  • Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check

  • Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
  • Optional extras, such as language lessons
  • Souvenirs and leisure activities during your free time
  • Personal spending money to cover basic expenses such as drinks, snacks, laundry, public transportation, and any meals not included in your Program Fee

  • A deposit of $449 USD is required to secure your internship

  • Balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date.
  • All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.