FEATURED INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
We’re currently highlighting internships in Occupational Therapy around the world! See potential placement descriptions below.
Placements are limited so apply now and start planning your professional experience with World Endeavors abroad!
OTs work with an organization that provides support to people with aphasia, a communication disorder usually caused by stroke or brain injury. You can work with the team of therapists to help patients reach greater independence and provide rehabilitation support that promotes patients' reintegration into the labor market.
Gain valuable experience assisting at an elementary school for students with developmental disabilities, learning from teachers as they work with students. Interns also work one-on-one with students and support some developmental goals, like improving fine motor skills. There is not an occupational therapist working full-time on-site, but licensed OTs are brought in from time-to-time upon request and based on funding availability. Interns will be supervised by the school teachers, and not a licensed occupational therapist in most cases.
Intern with an organization that provides therapies and early interventions for children with developmental delays - regardless of their income. This clinic uses play as the main vehicle for teaching. Interns have exposure to other therapies like physical therapy and speech/language therapy to get a big picture view of developmental interventions.
Join the welcoming team at an elderly care facility, where you will assist with OT sessions along with daily health and wellness routines. Interns also gain experience with a wide range of therapeutic techniques, in addition to OT.
There may be an additional fee for some Occupational Therapy placements.
Gain valuable skills in occupational therapy while making a real difference at a care center for children and young adults with various special needs. Work with a multi-disciplinary team of occupational and physical therapists, psychologists and special education teachers, collaborating to develop effective individual care plans based on each child's educational and medical needs. Intern responsibilities include:
- Assisting staff in facilitating a variety of occupational therapy sessions at the center
- Observing and assisting with therapy programs including canistherapy, hippotherapy/equine-assisted therapy, hydrotherapy, locomotion therapy, psychomotor development, speech therapy and physical therapy
Visit our Intern in Czech Republic page for specifics about program fees, housing and FAQs.
There may be an additional fee for some Occupational Therapy placements.
NEUROLOGY/REHABILITATION
Join a multi-disciplinary team at a dynamic clinic providing Occupational Therapy and Psychology services for patients. The OT program focuses on four key elements:
- Rehabilitation of patients with pedagogical cognitive diagnoses (aphasia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and others)
- Neurological rehabilitation of patients who have suffered cerebrovascular accidents
- Rehabilitation and reintegration of psychiatric patients and patients with traumatic injuries
Working alongside two licenced occupational therapists, and supervised by a doctor and a psychologist, main responsibilities include:
- Assisting patients in re-training in the basic and instrumental activities of daily life, readjusting habits according to their abilities, and preventing further injury
- Conducting assessments of the capabilities and limitations of patients, including sensory, social and psychological assessments
- Developing and evaluating rehabilitation treatment programs with individualized objectives based on specific patient needs
- Working together with patients to adapt their environment and developing architectural barrier removal programs
- Training in the use of technical aids, orthoses and prostheses as necessary and recommended
- Encouraging individuals to achieve the highest degree of socio-labor reintegration possible as an active member within their communities
- Collaborating with institutions for the promotion and development of intervention programs in populations with disabilities
Spanish language skills required.
PEDIATRICS
Work with an organization that provides therapies to children and teens with diagnoses like Down syndrome, autism and cerebral palsy. In addition to shadowing an OT, you can also help with therapies in a pool (hydro therapy) and with horses (equine therapy).
Join a wonderful organization providing therapy services for children and young adults with sight loss, autism, and other disabilities. Clients involved in the Equine Assisted Therapy program care for horses and engage in therapy-based activities to enhance their physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills. Interns work closely with the clients, their care teams and the horses, assisting with:
- Sensory preparation - helping clients prepare the horses for riding sessions
- Horseback riding sessions - guiding clients through therapeutic activities and exercises on horseback
- Grooming - assisting clients as they care for the horses following the riding sessions
OT placements may incur an additional fee.
Intern at a care facility for residents with intellectual and physical disabilities. Join client therapy sessions alongside the OTs, PTs, and their care team, and assist with basic health and wellness routines at the center.
Guided by professionals, interns gain valuable experience with multiple therapies like OT, PT, and speech/language at an NGO that supports patients with cerebral palsy.
Interns can also work with a geriatric population in a residential care home where OT, PT, and speech/language therapy sessions are facilitated with residents.
Join the dynamic team at a special education school that provides education and necessary assistance to children with intellectual and physical disabilities. Shadow occupational therapy sessions and bring your own ideas for other activities to enrich the students' academic experience and development!
Work with therapists to provide treatment for veterans and civilian populations at a veteran's hospital. Gain diverse experience including rehabilitation, long-term and short-term treatment for veterans with disabilities, and therapy for patients with prostheses and orthoses.
There may be an additional fee for some Occupational Therapy placements.
World Endeavors arranges unpaid internships. Specific internship placements cannot be guaranteed. We will work closely with you and our in-country coordinator to arrange an internship that matches your interests and goals.
QUESTIONS RELATED TO COVID-19?
The health and safety of our participants is our highest priority. We are meticulously monitoring travel recommendations and restrictions for each of our program countries, and will only facilitate programs where we can ensure our participants' safety. World Endeavors is implementing a number of initiatives to ensure our participants can continue to be transformed through enriching, rewarding and safe experiences around the world. Please contact us if you have any specific questions or concerns.
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Don’t panic if you don’t see your career field listed! Our advisors are proud of their ability to find great internships in unique and highly specialized fields, and we have a long and impressive track record setting up “one-in-a-million” internships. Contact World Endeavors today if you are looking for a special or customized internship.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS
Many students spend hours in the classroom only to graduate with no practical experience. An international internship, however, can give students the confidence and experience needed to successfully pursue a chosen career after college.
A World Endeavors internship stands out on a resume, gives you an edge in a competitive job market, and affords you a valuable international perspective – which is attractive to employers!
YOUR INTERNSHIP GURU
The World Endeavors internship placement process is designed to ensure the best fit possible between the intern and their placement, and over 17 years of experience has made us very good at making these connections. When you apply to intern abroad, your application is reviewed by a program advisor as well as by our onsite coordinator. Your program advisor will then conduct a phone interview with you to learn more about your objectives for the program. Once you are accepted into the program, your program advisor will work with our onsite coordinator to find an internship placement that will be the best fit possible for your professional goals, language skills, and academic and work experience.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY
- World Endeavors interns should be 18 years or older and should have a passport valid for at least 6 months from the start of their program.
- Keep in mind that all countries have different visa restrictions for varying types of passports.
- It is recommended to have a background in your desired internship field, but not absolutely required. Internship placement opportunities increase with experience or relevant coursework.
Please note that each program has it own requirements for eligibility.
Do you want to earn academic credit for your international internship? Nearly half of World Endeavors participants earn credit while interning abroad. Many students are required to participate in an internship to fulfill a requirement for their degree program. World Endeavors works closely with students and their academic advisors to ensure that our program meets those requirements. If you don’t fall into that category there is another exciting option for you. Through our collaboration with University of California Berkeley, students can earn UC Berkeley credit by taking one of two online courses while interning abroad.
We are thrilled to have been selected as finalists for GoAbroad’s 2021 Innovation Awards in the New Program – Intern Abroad category for our Virtual International Internship program! Head over to our VII page if you’d like to learn more about interning remotely with a company abroad.
Have Questions?
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