There are many different psychology projects in Ecuador and though most of them are NGO's there are also some that belongs to the government.
These projects normally has a lot to do as most of the people they work with come from poor families who at the same time have problems with drug, abuse, violence and alcoholism. As all over the world, women and children are the ones that suffers the most in these situations and but the main goal for the projects are to solve the problems and unite the family if possible but this is often a long process and it doesn't always end as they wish.
These projects often work close with other organizations to be able to work in the best way. This can vary from case to case and project to project but could for example mean that they take help of or help organizations that mainly work with social workers, lawyers, orphanages, street children center or women support groups.
Interns will work together with the psychologists in the project to learn and help them in their cases. As the psychologists often work with for example social workers from the same or another organization the interns will have a good chance to see how they work here in Ecuador to try to help families with their problems by doing investigations, have sessions with them and do follow ups.
The projects are located in different towns in the Andean Mountains.
Interns work from Monday to Friday from about 08:00 to 17:00.
It is very important with Spanish and an open personality as well as being forward and drifty at this project. Work phase vary many times and interns needs to be a bit independent to integrate, help and learn in the project.
Application Form
Resume / CV
Passport Copy
8 Weeks
Intermediate Spanish
Some Education Within The Field
Interest In Working With People
Open Mindedness To Live In A Different Way
8 To 12 Weeks
High Intermediate Spanish
Some Experience Within The Field
