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Social Work Internships in Beijing, China
Location: China: Beijing
Term: Fall, Throughout the year
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: First Monday of September or October, 2011 for 1, 2 or 3 months
Adelante International Internships and Study Abroad
101 Main Street, Suite B Seal Beach, CA 90740 United States
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Phone: (562) 799-9133
Fax: (562) 684-4682
Description
Unique opportunity to work with children in an orphanage in Beijing. Adelante is launching a new International Internship Program for Autumn 2011 in China. For the independent person looking to experience living and working in this exciting city and culture, this program is ideal.
Adelante is beginning a pilot program in Beijing with two start dates and three choices of program length. Choose to begin the first Monday of September or October and stay for one, two or three months.
Beijing, the capital of China, is a mix of ancient past and new modern development. It is the cultural, educational, political, economic and international trade centre of the country. Beijing's history and ancient sites make it a popular tourist destination for both Chinese and international travelers.
Participating in an Adelante Internship Program in Beijing will give you a unique opportunity to experience the life and culture of the city, not as a tourist, but living and working alongside the local Chinese people. At the same time you will add invaluable international work experience to your resume.
On arrival in Beijing you will be met at the airport and taken to your housing, which is included in the program cost. Housing is your own room in a shared apartment with other international students or you can choose to live with a local Chinese national. You will then participate in two weeks of intensive Mandarin classes followed by your internship placement.
Choices for Social Work internships include work in "S.O.S Children's Villages", which are houses with designated "moms" taking care of up to 7 orphans each. These are rare sites for a culture that places a high emphasis on the family unit taking care of orphans. Also in this category we have limited spots for interns in an Autistic Children's School, in a home/assisted living facility for third generation Chinese and in a chronic care facility for those who need round the clock nursing.
Visas are required to enter China - Adelante will assist in the process to acquire a visa before embarking on your adventure.
For our pilot program this autumn we only have a limited number of spots available. So get your application in soon.
Highlights
One of the big benefits of an Adelante program is that we will do all the work to arrange everything required for your adventure to live and intern in China. Once there, you will have contact with a local Adelante Director who is a Chinese national, fluent in both Mandarin and English. Both he and the main office in California are available for advice and support but candidates are expected to have an independent experience living, working and travelling in the city.
This great program includes:
* airport pickup on arrival and transportation to your housing
* orientation
* 2 weeks of intensive Mandarin classes
* housing - your own room in a modern, fully equipped shared apartment
* placement in an internship in your chosen sector (usually 4 hours a day)
* this can be an academic program
Qualifications
Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about and live in another culture. Candidates should be at college level or graduate level, though we have some "gap-year" candidates.
Qualities required are: dependability for your work assignment, courage for your international living abroad experience and openness to all the new people and experiences you will encounter.
Prior Mandarin skills are not required. Mandarin language classes are included in the program.
Social work experience and/or qualifications may be required for some placements.
Minimum Education
High School
Intern Types
- Health Sciences
- Social Work
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
From USD 2,795 (plus USD 150 non-refundable app fe
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
yes
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Health
- Handicapped
- Health
- Health Care
- Orphans
- Social Services, Social Work
- Youth
Typical Volunteer
Candidates are independent-minded individuals looking to upgrade their resumes and improve their language skills through language and cultural immersion. Flexibility, open-mindedness and a desire to experience another culture are necessary attributes.Age Range
18 or olderThis Program is open to
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
Participants Travel to China
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Letters of Reference
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
