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Psychology Intern

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4 - 24 Wochen  ·  Alter 18 - 50+
rating  Perfekt 4.6  · 
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Highlights

  • Gain valuable experience in the field of social work
  • Work with other professionals
  • Improve your Spanish
  • Meet people from all over the world
  • Immerse in an authentic experience

Besonders geeignet für

Alter 18+
Alleinreisend
Pärchen
50+

Über das Programm

Guatemala provides the perfect backdrop for gaining valuable hands-on experience in the field of psychology.

INLEX has established links with a selection of associations located in Guatemala which offer psychological aid to those with limited financial means. These people come from many backgrounds, such as educational, psychological, those subjected to mistreatment and multiple other circumstances ...

Über das Programm

INLEX has established links with a selection of associations located in Guatemala which offer psychological aid to those with limited financial means. These people come from many backgrounds, such as educational, psychological, those subjected to mistreatment and multiple other circumstances that necessitate psychological support. Additionally, Guatemala is faced with numerous socio-economic issues that have a huge effect on the mental health of its citizens. 

By taking part in a psychology internship in Guatemala, you will be presented with the chance to collaborate with individuals and societies in need, applying your abilities and knowledge to bring about a positive change. This on-the-job experience will not only upgrade your professional development but also give you the capability to handle mental health problems from an international viewpoint.

Gaining practical insight: Participating in various facets of psychology practice, such as assessments and counseling, will offer you a hands-on experience that will broaden your understanding of psychology and help you cultivate necessary skills.

Collaborating with professionals: Working alongside experienced psychologists and other healthcare experts will provide an opportunity to benefit from their knowledge and advice.

Cultural immersion: Being in Guatemala will let you immerse yourself in the local culture and customs. You will get the chance to interact with the locals and gain understanding of their perspectives on mental health and psychology.

Diverse and demanding cases: Guatemala has various socio-economic issues that affect mental health, and as an intern, you might come across a wide variety of psychological disorders and complicated cases. This exposure will enhance your clinical abilities and capacity to adjust to different circumstances.

Personal growth and introspection: Being in a foreign country provides personal growth prospects. You will acquire resilience, adaptability, and cross-cultural communication skills. This journey will require you to move out of your comfort zone and expand your worldview.

Tagesablauf

9 am work assistance in consultations and workshops
1pm lunch
2pm-4pm work with patients and preparing education material

7pm dinner with host family

Participants assist staff with appointments , follow up cases and help create material for patients.

Depending on the expertise of the participant, the ...

Tagesablauf

9 am work assistance in consultations and workshops
1pm lunch
2pm-4pm work with patients and preparing education material

7pm dinner with host family

Participants assist staff with appointments , follow up cases and help create material for patients.

Depending on the expertise of the participant, the participant can help in group sessions, with older adults,women, teenagers etc.

Freizeitaktivitäten

Guatemala offers a wide variety activities ranging from outdoor options, bars , cafes and live music events.


During orientation participants are introduced to places to visit, agencies to book them through and our recommendations.


Some places of interest can include: Antigua Guatemala, Semuc Champey, ...

Freizeitaktivitäten

Guatemala offers a wide variety activities ranging from outdoor options, bars , cafes and live music events.


During orientation participants are introduced to places to visit, agencies to book them through and our recommendations.


Some places of interest can include: Antigua Guatemala, Semuc Champey, Tikal, Chichicastenago and Lake Atitlan among others. Antigua Guatemala serves as a perfect hub to connect various places in Guatemala.

Voraussetzungen

Voraussetzungen

Mindestalter: 18 Jahre

Um an diesem Programm teilzunehmen, musst du zu Programmbeginn mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Es kann Ausnahmen geben, wenn du die Erlaubnis deines/r Erziehungsberechtigten vorlegen kannst oder wenn du von deinen Eltern begleitet wirst

Sprachkenntnisse

Du brauchst folgende Sprachkenntnisse: Spanisch (Grundkenntnisse)

Ausbildung

psycholigy,social work,therapist, or related fields auf university(student or graduate) Niveau

Benötigte Unterlagen

resume, copy of passport and travel health insurance

Staatszugehörigkeit

Es gibt keine Beschränkungen. Helfende Hände aus aller Welt sind willkommen.

Arbeitszeiten

Deine Hilfe wird an folgenden Tagen benötigt: Montag, Dienstag, Mittwoch, Donnerstag und Freitag von 08:00 - 14:00

Leistungen

Leistungen

Dienstleistungen von Integrated Learning Experience

  • Accommodation:
    Host family , in private room with two meals per day
  • Participation in cultural activities.
  • On call support throughout the service.
  • Coordination with the host country organization of volunteer service.
  • Orientation to volunteer work or intern placement
  • Welcome at airport with transport.
  • Certificate of program completion.

Abholung vom Flughafen La Aurora International Airport

Pickup at Guatemala city airport(GUA) between 7 am-10pm on most Sunday (ask for our start date list on arrival) or any hotel in Antigua Guatemala .

Unterkunft

Host family , in private room with two meals per day-Breakfast and Dinner.

Vegetarian can be accommodated, other types of diets are borne to the participant.

Verpflegung

Breakfast and dinner Mon-Sat

Vegetarian can be accommodated, other types of diets are borne to the participant.

Internetzugriff

Gute Verbindung vor Ort

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Was ist NICHT inklusive?

Flugtickets

Der nächstgelegene Flughafen ist La Aurora International Airport (GUA) in Guatemala City. Wir helfen dir günstige Flüge nach Guatemala zu finden. FINDE GÜNSTIGE FLÜGE

Reiseversicherung

Ins Ausland zu gehen ist ein Abenteuer, auf das man sich stets gut vorbereiten sollte. Plötzliche Krankheit oder Verletzung, Stornierung oder Diebstahl - eine Reiseversicherung für Guatemala bietet die nötige Sicherheit. ANGEBOT EINHOLEN

Impfungen

Bevor du deine Freiwilligenarbeit in Guatemala antrittst, solltest du dich noch einmal von deinem Arzt beraten lassen und deine erforderlichen Impfungen für Guatemala überprüfen. IMPFSCHUTZ ÜBERPRÜFEN

Informationen zur Anreise

Arrivals are almost every Sunday at Guatemala city airport or in Antigua Guatemala, except the last two Sundays of December and First Sunday of January

Verfügbarkeit
Jan Feb Mär Apr Mai Jun Jul Aug Sep Okt Nov Dez

Programmgebühren

4 Wochen (Mindestaufenthalt) 1.134€
5 Wochen 1.284€
6 Wochen 1.435€
7 Wochen 1.586€
8 Wochen 1.736€
9 Wochen 1.886€
10 Wochen 2.036€
11 Wochen 2.186€
12 Wochen 2.337€
24 Wochen (Maximaler Aufenthalt) 4.141€
Durchschnittliche Gebühren 228€/Woche

Programmgebühren

228€ / Woche 4 - 24 Wochen Alter 18 - 50+

Zahlungsarten

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

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Dauer

4 - 24 Wochen

Anzahlung

Mit der Anzahlung reservierst du deinen Platz beim Freiwilligenprogramm. Zahlungen werden von PayPal abgewickelt, unserem vertrauenswürdigen globalen Zahlungsanbieter. Falls du keinen PayPal Account hast, kannst du die Anzahlung auch mit einer Kreditkarte bezahlen.

Ausstehende Zahlung

Deine Restzahlung vereinbarst du mit Integrated Learning Experience während des Bewerbungsprozesses. Normalerweise handelt es sich um eine Banküberweisung oder eine Barzahlung am Projektstandort.

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

Integrated Learning Experience

Perfekt 4.6 rating (48 Bewertungen)

Agentur - gegründet 2005

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Veranstaltet von

Diego

Gesprochene Sprachen: Spanisch, Englisch

Über die Organisation

Integrated Learning Experiences was founded in 2005 by former Peace Corps staff that wanted to provide flexible volunteer programs with a positive impact.

Lerne deine Organisation kennen

Integrated Learning Experiences’ (INLEX) mission is to strengthen human resources in Central America and South America through volunteer programs, educational travel and internship opportunities.

In addition to this, INLEX provides opportunities for students and professionals to further gain experience in their field of choice by matching participants with the best opening available.

We work towards:

  • Sustainability in the projects and communities that we work in.
  • Programs that promote cultural exchange.
  • Safe and affordable programs.
  • Strengthening and empowering communities.
  • Authentic experiences for our participants.
  • Facilitating education.

INLEX was set founded by former Peace Corps staff in Guatemala in 2005 who wanted to provide flexible programs for volunteers in Central America. This flexibility allows our participants the option to commit for as long as they want in the area they are best suited to support; creating a positive impact and a rewarding experience. We do this because we believe in the principle that every volunteer can make a difference.

Many years and happy people later, we continue working with key partner projects to develop communities in the Latin American region.

48 Bewertungen · rating4.6

Max Gierth rating4.8

2024 at Environmental Preservation

I stayed in Costa Rica for a rather short time but even in two weeks I had the chance to learn a lot and to dive a bit into tico culture. My work was dealing with butterflies, the rearing and handling of caterpillars and planting tasks for the host plants of the caterpillars. The work was very ...
Laura rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Lowie rating5

2023 at Microfinance Internship

I worked at a company that specialises in constructing social housing. It's a family-owned business where the father is a lawyer, one son is an architect responsible for designing houses and overseeing construction sites, and the other son and daughter handle administrative tasks and interact with ...
Laura O'Grady rating5

2023 at Medical Clinic Supporter

I spent one month in Antigua with Inlex, working in a medical clinic in the mornings and undertaking Spanish lessons in the afternoons. Alex and Diego made sure I felt comfortable and integrated into the community and my host family from the very start, and continued to check in throughout my ...
Emmerson rating5

2023 at Environmental Preservation

i feel it could have been more environmental conservation, some times it just felt like i was helping with the tourism instead of the environment. the host family was wonderful and i made friends that i know will last a life time but for the actual position itself i struggled to find meaning and ...
Isabelle ERNY rating5

2022 at Wildlife & Sea Turtle Conservation

The work in preservation and protection programs of marine wildlife in Monterrico (Guatemala's Pacific's coast) was amazing: I did exactly the same work as my Guatemalan colleagues. The work itself was completely adapted, carried out with seriousness but always in a very good mood! :) I had chosen ...

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