Psychology and Social Work Internship in Ecuador
Program Overview
Travel to Ecuador for this program, which will have you working with one of our partner NGOs in Quito. They provide support to children with language disabilities or autism, and your role largely involves assisting with their educational intervention methods. Contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation necessary for each child’s development and learning. You will collaborate with families, professionals, and schools throughout the internship. Get involved with various rehabilitation programs in this Psychology and Social Work Internship in Ecuador, depending on the project’s current needs and your skillset. As an intern, you’ll form an integral part of the team, helping to improve the children’s learning, development, social inclusion, and quality of life. This internship is available for Spring, with arrivals throughout the year. It’s particularly suited to students of psychology, social work, psychopedagogy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Any experience with language disorders and autism is highly regarded but not required. A B1 level of Spanish, along with empathy, dedication, patience, flexibility and humility, are necessary.
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Program Highlights
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- 1-3 Months
- Health Administration
- Physical Therapy
- Psychology
- Social Work
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
Updated Jan 15, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Quito, Ecuador
Available Terms / Availability
- Intern Duration: 1-3 Months
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language: Spanish
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Home-stays
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18-35
Duration
1-3 Months
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How long is this Social Work Internship?
This specific internship allows interns to work anywhere between 4 weeks to 12 weeks. If you are ever looking to extend your training while you are already abroad, you can do so by contacting one of our advisors!
Why intern in Ecuador?
There are numerous reasons why people should intern in Ecuador;
- You get to experience Ecuadorian culture with the chance to exchange cultures
- You gain international experience working in social work
- You impact the lives of others, most importantly the children you will work with
- You can build your CV with hands-on practical experience
When does this internship run from?
This internship runs all year round which can be beneficial for those looking to earn credits for college or university or complete an internship during their summer or winter break.
What is the role of the Psychology and Social Work Intern?
Interns will help improve the learning and development, social inclusion and quality of life of the children they work with. Depending on the intern’s skill set, they will assist Ecuadorian professionals;
- Integrate therapeutic models
- Family counseling
- In language therapy
- In child psychology
- In physical therapy
Do you need any requirements to be a Psychology & Social Work intern?
This internship is particularly suited to those who are currently studying social work, psychology, occupational therapy, psychology and psychopedagogy. Due to the nature of the role, interns must be empathetic, dedicated and patient. Interns are also required to have a minimum B1 level (CEFR) of Spanish to get the most out of this internship.
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