Intern in Humanitarian Org or NGO: Brussels - Save this Winter or Spring

  Belgium

• Brussels: 
Brussels

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: 2 - 6 months

Description: Come with a Friend and Save 300 USD by mentioning this notice on your application.

This program is good for people in any field of study. BEST's Internship in a Brussels-based Humanitarian Organization or NGO will upgrade your resume with ethical content no matter what your major is.

We provide this program in response to studies that show that more and more multi-national firms are looking for ethical indicators when considering resumes for potential employees.

We will arrange for you to obtain work experience in one of Belgium's many non-profit organizations. You will perfect your French in the Belgian capital while you begin to build your career - and make a difference socially! First we will prep you in our 4-week intensive orientation French course. You will acquire a strong basis and become accustomed to Belgium. These classes commence the first Monday of every month in our centrally-located, full-equipped language school where you will attend with students from all over the world! Your schedule will give you time to participate in the optional cultural, sport and social activities with students from all over the world.

Following the language course, you will begin your part-time (4 hours/daily) internship in one of the divisions of a humanitarian organization such as: press department, logistics, projects, legal, fund raising, volunteer recruitment, event organization, psychology, documentation, etc. Placements are available all types of NGOs dealing in areas such as: women, environment, immigration, children, human rights, development, animals, older adults, politics, business, international relations, regional issues, etc.

Highlights:
* Tuition in our centrally-located, up-market, fully-equipped French language schools for 4 weeks in Brussels.
* Placement in French speaking Humanitarian Organization.
* Reservation and screening service for inexpensive or free lodging.
* Limited bureaucracy.
* Full coverage health, accident and travel insurance.
* Tutor for academic and professional affairs.
* Testing, certificates, materials, texts and free Internet access.
* Arrival pick up.
* Orientation packet.

Cost in US$: 2,240 - 2,540 USD depending on duration.

Not included: housing, travel expenses, personal expenses, communication costs.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Belgium Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

BEST Programs's Mission Statement: BEST Program offers economic and packaged programs which team language learning through content-based workshops, focussed instruction and practical work experience in Europe. BEST was founded to provide interesting and flexible cultural experiences with native language models to participants from around the world in 1990.

Year Founded: 1990