Internship abroad in South America

“Why is an internship abroad worthwhile?”

On the one hand, it is of course obvious that you can gain professional experience in your internship abroad and thus prepare yourself well for your studies or your training or test, expand and deepen your existing knowledge in practice. In many courses, for example, a compulsory internship is also required, which you can complete with RGV abroad!

The soft skills that you can acquire during an internship abroad are just as important as your practical skills. You will learn to adapt to unfamiliar living conditions and everyday working life that are new to you, thereby training your flexibility, independence and openness. You will also expand your intercultural skills, which can have a positive impact on your personal development. Because you are fully involved in everyday work and have a lot of contact with the locals, you can also significantly improve your language skills (usually English), which is incredibly important in today's globalized world.

If you choose an internship in Latin America, it can happen that you have to learn to get along with simpler means. Social work in particular can present you with new challenges every day, which are often rather unexpected and unpredictable. You can grow with it and acquire great flexibility.

Last but not least: Your internship abroad means a big plus for your CV! Because you get to know the respective culture during your internship beyond the perspective of a tourist, you will acquire a lot of insider knowledge about the target country, which can definitely be a unique selling point. The certificate of participation that you receive from us at the end can give you a great advantage in your professional life.

'How does RGV organize internships abroad?'

In a personal consultation you can discuss your expectations of your internship abroad, your available time and any previous knowledge with one of our project coordinators. Based on your choice of industry and your profiling, we will then start looking for the perfect internship for you!

“How do I find a suitable internship for me?”

• Get an overview of the various locations and the respective internship opportunities that we offer on our website.
• Narrow down your selection: Think about your strengths and interests or in which area you would like to gain experience.
• Make a note of your favorite internship positions and find out more about the process, the accommodation and the area.
• If you can't decide on an internship, simply combine two internships!
• Also take our advice by email or phone claim. We will be happy to answer all your questions and support you in finding a suitable internship!
• As soon as there are no more questions, simply book your internship (or your internships) via the online registration.

“What language skills do I need for my internship abroad?”

Good knowledge of English is usually sufficient for your internship abroad. In some internships, however, basic knowledge of the national language, Spanish, is helpful or even necessary. Keep in mind that you will work in close contact with your colleagues at the assignment site and often have to deal with customers or students who may not speak English very well - certain basic knowledge is definitely helpful.

“Can I also combine my internship with volunteering or a language course?”

That is of course possible! Whether English or Spanish - a language course helps you on the one hand with communication on site and on the other hand is also profitable for your professional future. If you would like to combine your internship with a charitable commitment in the form of volunteer work, then that can also be implemented. We would be happy to advise you on this by telephone or e-mail.

“Where do I live during my internship abroad?''

Normally you will either stay in one of our volunteer apartments, volunteer houses or with a host family and usually share your room with one or more other volunteers/interns. If you are interested in a specific internship, you will find the respective accommodation option(s) in the corresponding description.

“How do I prepare properly and what safety and health precautions do I need to take?”

In general, security, especially in Latin American countries, is a topic that comes up again and again before doing an internship abroad. In most cases, however, there are just a few things to consider so that you can enjoy your stay carefree:

• Take care of travel health insurance in advance and find out what services it covers.
• Check that your vaccinations are up to date.
• Make sure your first-aid kit is well stocked.
• Pay attention to sufficient hygiene in general (wash your hands before eating) and for some countries the following applies: no uncooked food, no street food and no tap water!
• Valuables should be left at home or carried in a fanny pack.
• In some places you shouldn't leave the house alone at night.

For further information and to be particularly well informed about the security situation in your country of assignment, it is best to take a look at the website of the Foreign Office throw. Here you will find all current information on the security situation, entry requirements and health recommendations in your desired country.

So that you are well prepared for this, we will inform you in advance about the correct behavior on site and which things you have to pay special attention to. Optionally, you can also use one of our RGV preparatory seminars visit.

Your internship abroad in Peru

Peru can only show off with beautiful landscapes and sights. The Andes continue through Peru and the Amazon rainforest extends over large parts of the country. Peru is particularly famous for Machu Picchu, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven new wonders of the world.

In Peru, horse lovers who want to try out their skills in an internship are in the right place on our farm. In this facility near Lima, mainly children and adults with mental or physical difficulties receive horse-assisted therapy. Here you can gain experience in behavioral therapy during an internship abroad and at the same time learn a lot about working with horses.