Our Social Work internships provide you with the perfect opportunity to make an impact. Through this experience you will make a difference in a vulnerable community.
This career field is available online & in our hubs of Dublin & Melbourne.
Social work internships give you the experience of integrating with and positively impacting a community. You will acquire the ability to work with people of different ages, ethnicities, education levels, and socioeconomic statuses.
Our alumni have interned at 3000+ organizations including:
Social work internships are perfect for people with backgrounds in International Relations, Psychology and Sociology, but in general are a great opportunity for anyone eager to connect with and positively impact a new community.
We work with leading social work organizations, ranging from those that focus on access to healthcare and education, to those that help victims of war and domestic abuse. Previous interns have been placed in organizations focused on Community Development, Education, Healthcare & Sustainability, Social Services, Environmental Activism, International Relations, and Political & Economic Development.
- Responsibilities at Social Work internships may include:
- Community outreach, campaigning, surveying and collecting demographic based data
- Executing marketing responsibilities such as blog writing, managing social media channels and creating promotional materials for the organization
- Liaising between different parties to assist in event planning or finding additional resources for community development programs
- Working closely with the local community on projects related to homelessness, education, substance abuse, and mental healthcare access
Our Programs
Accelerate your career with a global internship, abroad or online.
Virtual Social Work Internships
Have you considered completing an internship in Social Work from the comfort of your own home? Our global online internship program includes a flexible internship to fit your schedule, best-in-class career advancement training and twelve-month access to exclusive, real-time keynote career talks from global business leaders. Find out more about our global virtual internship program here.
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Featured social work internships
Social Work Internships in Dublin
Social work internships in Dublin offer the chance to gain hands-on experience and an understanding of this essential yet challenging field.
Social Work Internships in Ireland
Internships in Social Work in Ireland are a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a field geared at making an impact in vulnerable communities.
Remote NGO & non-profit internships
Remote interns can gain experience with NGOs and non-profits tackling a wide range of issues such as: poverty alleviation, cancer awareness, homelessness, mental health and youth development.
NGO Internships in Dublin
International NGO internships in Dublin allow young professionals to develop a strong understanding of the structure and strategy of international organizations, and to develop connections in Ireland and around the world.
International social work internships in Australia
Social work internships abroad in Australia are a unique chance to experience social work abroad, learning from the country’s top organizations and individuals in the field.
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Applying for The Intern Group will accelerate your career. Through your application we will learn about you and your career goals to determine if you are a good candidate for our internship program. If accepted into our program we guarantee you an internship in your chosen career field.