NGO Internships in Brussels

  Belgium

• Brussels: 
Brussels

Term: Fall, Winter 
Dates: Starts Mondays for 2 to 6 months

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

BEST will arrange for you to obtain work experience in your professional field in one of the European Union's many non-profit organizations based in Brussels. If you would like to fuse your need to make a contribution to society with a training internship in the administration of a Brussels-based NGO this is the program you were looking for. You will perfect your French skills 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 in downtown Brussels. Your schedule will give you time to participate in the optional organized cultural, sport and social activities with students from all over the world.

Then, you will begin your part-time volunteer internship in one of the divisions of a humanitarian organization such as: press department, logistics, projects, legal, fund raising, volunteer recruitment, psychology, documentation, etc. Placements are available in every type of NGO, from politics to children's issues.

Highlights: Brussels is a nice city to live in, it has the international atmosphere and there is always something going on in town to satisfy all tastes. It is safe, in the center of Western Europe and the heart of the European Union. Rent and living costs are not extravagant. The transport system is cheap and efficient. Brussels is the ideal city for an internship.

Qualifications: You must be 18 years of age and have education and/or experience in your professional area. Intermediate French is required (except for English language associations) and an outgoing and energetic personality is an asset. Ability to make a 2 to 3 month commitment.

Cost in US$: 2,247-2,440 USD depending on duration.

Salary / Pay: Sometimes small perks to cover local transport, etc.

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