INTERNSHIPS IN SPAIN- FAQ
How can I find what is best for me, either an Internship or a Volunteer Program?
The main difference between both programs is that Volunteer projects are almost exclusively parts of non-profit organizations working predominantly in the social area. Moreover, the tasks of the participants vary according to the needs of the guest's organization.
Besides, requirements for Volunteer programs are less demanding. Spanish level should be basic and participants do not need previous knowledge or practical experience to become volunteers as they do for Internships.
Generally, Internship participants are graduates or advanced pupils; while volunteers are seniors or university entrants.
Can I do an Internship if I still posses no Spanish knowledge?
The success of your Internship depends essentially on your Spanish knowledge. Participants must show at least an intermediate level to become an intern. Advanced Spanish levels are sometimes required for specific posts. In any case is advisable to take a Spanish course before starting the Internship.
Why should I write my CV and letter of intention in Spanish?
This is a good way for practicing and reviewing your Spanish while we get to see your language level and your host organization finds out how you write in Spanish. Besides, the translation of your application papers might delay the application process a little bit.
How can I find what is best for me, either a Customized or a Standard Internship?
In any case, you should start by checking all the available Standard Internships. If you do not find one suiting your requirements or you need a more specific placement, then contact us and let us know about your demands as accurate as possible, so we can search in this case for a Customized Internship for you.
How long does the application process last?
We set 8 weeks, starting from the moment you register and the pre-payment reaches us. Anyway, we can already confirm your post after 1-4 weeks. This time is for us to find the right placement for you. We want to assure that your profile and requirements fit those of the organization.
Is the Internship guaranteed as long as I have applied?
Your Internship is guaranteed when you get our confirmation. In case certain expectations are not fulfil, we will inform you and find a solution together. During the whole application process we will be in contact to keep you informed about the progress of it. If after the 8 week term we were not able to find a placement for you we will discuss for alternative training areas. Of course, you will get your pre-payment back if the application is unsuccessful.
Can I take my Spanish course and do my Internship at the same time?
This is possible if you already have an intermediate level of Spanish. Your language course will have to be coordinated with your working hours on the training place.
What do host organizations expect from interns?
This varies according to the area where the organization works. Generally you will be asked to be interested on learning and be ready to integrate yourself to the working life of the enterprise. How much responsibility you can take over as an intern mostly depends on your personal abilities.
As a foreign intern you will bring to the organization more than you imagine. The firm gets not only new ideas but also different working methods and approaches proper from your culture back home. You will extend their knowledge over international perceptions.
How do I find Accommodation placements?
We can gladly provide an accommodation fitting your needs. In Spain we can offer you student residences, host families, shared apartments and shared flats. All of them can have shared or private rooms and meals can also be included. You choose what best suits your requirements.
Can I contact my host organization before travelling?
The first contact with the guest's firm should always take place in presence of your tutor. Previously, we may inform you of the contact data of your guest's organization only in certain exceptional cases.
Is Catalan spoken in my guest's organization in Barcelona
One of the principal aims of your Internship in Spain it is that you improve your Spanish knowledge; that's way Spanish is the language in which you communicate with your colleagues every day. Nevertheless, it can be that your colleagues also speak Catalan, most likely if your guest's organization is a regional enterprise. In this way you can even get to know a few typical Catalan sentences.
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