Description

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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!

If your level of French is under intermediate we will direct you to a first-class intensive French course where you will acquire a strong basis and become accustomed to Brussels. These classes commence the first Monday of every month in the Alliance Française which is centrally located and fully-equipped catering to the international and European community. We will negotiate your intern schedule in the NGO in order to give you time to participate in the classes as well as optional social activities with students from all over the world.

You will decide if you want to begin the internship upon completion of the language course or in the afternoons while you are still attending. The classes finish at noon daily. Nothing can replace the benefits and fun of first-hand experience!

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.

See NGO student interviews in our website's video section or on Bestprograms channel on YouTube.

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.

Intern Types

Languages

• French

Cost in US$:

2,000

Program Fees Include:

* Optional intensive language course
* Internship placement
* Airport retrieval
* Onsite coordinator
* Taxes, Administration fees, Screening, Full coverage travel, medical and accident insurance.
* Lodging and travel expenses are the participant's responsibility.
* Placement in a Humanitarian Organization.
* Reservation and screening service for lodging.
* Limited bureaucracy.
* Full coverage health, accident and travel insurance.
* On-site English speaking coordinator for academic and professional affairs.
* Certificate, taxes.
* Arrival pick up.

Salary/Pay

Sometimes small perks to cover local transport, etc.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

2 months

Post 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