Internship Highlights

Minimum Duration: 2-weeks
Maximum Duration: 12-weeks
Availability: All year round except for August and the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Fees: Starting from $1,850
Language: The internship is conducted in English
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09am – 5pm
Location: Wrocław, Poland
Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over and preferably with least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific major, such as education, health sciences, psychology or social work. Interns must have a genuine interest in social work and commitment to hands-on & observation of helping those in need.

Social Work Internship

This is an in-country hands-on program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Build meaningful professional experience in social work while contributing to community-based initiatives that address real social challenges in Poland. This internship offers valuable exposure to public social services within a European urban environment, preparing students and graduates for impactful careers in social care, community development, and social policy.

Program Overview

Designed for social work, psychology, and social sciences students and graduates, this program offers a unique opportunity to:

• Observe Diverse Cases: Support social workers assisting families, elderly residents, people with disabilities, and individuals facing social or economic challenges.
• Learn from Experts: Work alongside qualified professionals within Wrocław’s Municipal Centres for Social Services, gaining exposure to European public welfare systems and best practices.
• Develop Professional Insight: Understand case management processes, community outreach strategies, and the coordination of social assistance programs across multiple service units.

What to Expect

Participants will be integrated into the daily operations of neighborhood social service centers, observing how professionals assess needs, coordinate care, and deliver community-based support. Specific aspects of the program include:

• Observing client meetings, needs assessments, and support planning
• Assisting with documentation, reporting, and case follow-up tasks
• Participating in community outreach initiatives
• Supporting workshops, educational programs, and local service activities
• Learning how social workers collaborate with NGOs, healthcare providers, and public institutions

Program Benefits

• Professional Development: Build practical experience in case support, communication, and community services to strengthen your academic and career profile.
• Public Sector Perspective: Experience how structured municipal social services operate within a European welfare framework.
• Tailored Experience: Assignments are adapted to your academic background, interests, and level of experience.

Who Should Apply?

This program is ideal for:

• Pre-Social Work and Social Work students seeking field exposure
• Psychology and social sciences students interested in community services
• Recent graduates preparing for careers in social work, public service, or humanitarian sectors

Why Choose This Internship?

• Real-World Environment: Work within an established public institution serving diverse communities across Wrocław.
• Experienced Mentorship: Learn directly from trained social workers and community service professionals.
• Structured Learning: The program emphasizes observation, guided participation, and professional growth.
• Cultural Immersion: Live and work in one of Poland’s most vibrant and historic cities.

Important Considerations

This is an observation and support-based internship. Participants will not hold independent responsibility for beneficiaries or provide direct unsupervised care. The focus is on learning, professional exposure, and supervised participation.

Get Started

Take the next step toward your career in social work. Apply now to join a program that offers practical insight, mentorship, and meaningful experience within a professional social services setting.

Specialties/Cases:

Family Support, Elder Care Services, Disability Assistance, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Youth & Child Services, Social Assistance Programs, Public Welfare Administration

Associated career paths:

Case Manager, Child & Family Social Worker, Community Development Officer, Community Outreach Coordinator, Crisis Intervention Specialist, Disability Support Worker, Family Support Worker, Human Services Assistant, Mental Health Worker, NGO Program Officer, Public Policy Analyst, School Social Worker, Social & Community Service Manager, Social Research Assistant, Social Worker

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

Fees do not Include:
– 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

Important Things to Note:
– A deposit of US$350 is required to secure your internship
– The balance of your Program Fee is due 60 days before your internship start date
– Terms and Conditions apply
– To convert fees to another currency visit the XE currency converter
– Our fees are transparent with no hidden fees or extra charges