Overview
The Social Work programme from Cerca Abroad is an in-country hands-on course with provided shared housing and local team support.
Interns will join dedicated teams focused on providing services to vulnerable populations, including refugees, at-risk youth, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those affected by crises such as poverty, domestic violence, and natural disasters. Tasks are designed to enhance interns’ understanding of social work while developing professional skills in a multicultural setting. The degree of responsibility and nature of assignments depend on prior experience and academic background.
Associated career paths:
Specialty fields of Social Work, i.e. Clinical, Psychiatric, Child & Family, Mental Health & Substance Abuse, Geriatric & Hospice. Social and Human Service Assistant, Social and Community Service Manager, Health Educator, Public Policy Worker, Research Assistant, Environmental Health Worker.
Programme Structure
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.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
All year round except for August and the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Athens, Greece
Disciplines
Social WorkWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Must be 18 years old or over and preferably with least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific majord, such as education, health sciences, psychology or social work.
- Previous experience working with children is desirable, as well as a knowledge of social work practice and theories.
- Interns must have a genuine interest in social work and commitment to hands-on & observation of helping those in need.
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2000 USD / full≈ 2000 USD / full -
Applies to you
Applies to youFree
Additional Details
- Starting from $2,000
Living costs
Athens
Greece
595 - 760 EUR / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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