Social Work Internships (Rolling Intake)

Our international social work internships provide the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact while acquiring new skills and accelerating your career. Whether you’re passionate about community development, education, healthcare, or social justice, our social science internships abroad give you hands-on experience in real-world projects that matter.

Programme fees range from $1,990 to $26,600, based on your selected destination, program type, duration, and time of year. The cost covers accommodation (if applicable), social activities, and other valuable inclusions to make your experience overseas complete.

Overview

A social work internship abroad is ideal for students and graduates of International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Sciences, as well as anyone eager to connect with and make a difference in a new community.

During your internship, you’ll gain professional skills while working with people of diverse ages, ethnicities, education levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds. You’ll also gain international experience that makes your resume stand out to future employers in NGOs, non-profits, healthcare, and policy organizations.

We partner with leading social work organizations in London, Dublin, and Melbourne, focusing on areas such as healthcare, education, community empowerment, and support for victims of war, displacement, or domestic abuse.

Past interns have contributed to impactful fields, including:

• Community Development internships
• Education & Teaching internships
• Healthcare & Sustainability internships
• Social Services internships
• Environmental Activism internships
• Political & Economic Development internships

This is your chance to gain valuable international work experience while helping to create social change.

Responsibilities

As a social work or social science intern abroad, your responsibilities may include:

• Community outreach, advocacy, and collecting demographic data
• Social media management, blog writing, and creating promotional materials
• Liaising between stakeholders to support event planning
• Researching and sourcing resources for community programmes
• Contributing to projects related to homelessness, substance abuse, mental healthcare, and education initiatives

Available Programmes

• In-Person Social Work Internships Abroad: Immerse yourself in a new culture while gaining practical experience with a global social work organization.
• Blended Social Work Internships: Spend 4 weeks abroad, then continue remotely with the same organization for 2–8 weeks. Gain up to 12 weeks of professional development with flexibility and affordability.
• Remote Social Work Internships: Gain international experience from anywhere in the world. Includes flexible scheduling, career training, and access to global keynote talks.
• Digital Nomad Social Work Internships: Travel to a new destination and work remotely. Live like a local while making a global impact.

What’s Included

• Guaranteed internship placement
• Professional development & career coaching
• Exclusive workshop series
• Global community & alumni network
• CV/resume improvement tools
• 24/7 local & remote support
• Visa support (if applicable)
• Housing & accommodation (for in-person internships)
• Airport pickup & orientation
• Cultural & social events

Duration

Placements last between 4 and 24 weeks, depending on your chosen programme and destination.

Start Dates

We offer flexible start dates every month, year-round, so you can begin your social work internship abroad when it suits you best.

Time Commitment

• In-person programmes usually require a full-time commitment.
• Remote and Digital Nomad programmes are available part-time or full-time.

Program Fees

Programme fees cover housing (for in-person internships), workshops, career coaching, cultural events, and more. Costs vary by destination and start date. Funding options, including scholarships and grants, are available to help support your international internship journey.

About The Intern Group

With 1,000+ five-star reviews and a global alumni network of 15,000+ professionals, The Intern Group is the world’s leading provider of award-winning international internship programmes. We operate in the USA, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.

By joining our global social work internship programme, you’ll gain practical experience, international exposure, and career-boosting skills that set you apart in competitive fields such as international development, psychology, sociology, and social services.

How to Apply

To apply for this role and to find out more about our social work internships abroad, please click on the apply button.