Location: Madrid
Responsibilities:
- Training workshops
- Language classes
- Orientation and adaptation activities
- Leisure activities
- Research and preparation of reports - bilingual guides to provide useful information for cases of asylum application
- Data analysis and reports
- Research projects
- Translation of documents, speeches, guides and simultaneous translation
- Development, maintenance and expansion of social media presence
- Support in the international search for new funding and collaborators
- Audiovisual: camera operation, operation of sound equipment, video editing, revision and writing of guides…
- Support in sensibilisation and informational campaigns, donation collecting,...
Website: www.provivienda.org
Contact Details:
Av. de Córdoba, 21, 4ª Planta Local 2, 28026 Madrid
Metro: Almendrales, línea 3 (amarilla)
Teléfono: 915 570 130 / Fax: 914 008 250
Correo electrónico: provivienda@provivienda.org
Hours per week: 6 - 10
Credits: CREDIT / NON CREDIT
Requirements:
Resume: English, Spanish Interview Required: yes Coverletter: N/A
Deadline: N/A
Comments:
I absolutely love working with the students and staff at Provivienda and would highly recommend it. Currently, I´m teaching three English classes to people who have immigrated to Spain, the majority of whom have refugee status. I also meet for one-on-one conversation practice with a student who is learning Spanish but is fluent in English with the goal of improving both his Spanish skills and his confidence speaking the language. As someone passionate about the field of immigration, I feel so grateful to be at Provivienda because I know the experiences I am having forming connections with so many different people and constantly switching between two languages will be immensely helpful in the future when I hopefully work in a similar organization or institution. Katie Furey, Tufts. Spring 2022
Katie con compañeras de Provivienda
I have been preparing and teaching English classes. Yes, I would recommend this internship because the classes have been a rewarding experience, and Elena is a good supervisor. I believe that this work has made me more interested in working with refugees or with an NGO in my career. Max Goldfarb, Tufts. Fall 2021
Caroline y Max en su aula de ESL y con parte del equipo de Provivienda. Fall 2021
With Provivienda I had the opportunity to teach English to refugees in the Madrid community. Unfortunately I only had the chance to teach once this semester but it was an utter please as I got to connect with a new demographic I would not have otherwise. I would recommend it and can see it helping my future as I plan to continue with immigrant/refugee education. Sophie Heckelman, Tufts. Spring 2020
I would definitely recommend this internship, but to someone who is able to go with the flow. We are teaching English to recent refugees, and it is incredibly rewarding to build relationships with these people, but also it is definitely difficult sometimes when speaking about more personal topics. Sahana Callahan, Tufts. Fall 2019
Sahana y Natalie Nowak en Provivienda. Fall 2019
So far, I have designed a workshop presentation on climate change in Spanish and taught it to two Spanish classes. I have also translated that presentation and another one they already had about recycling to English. Going forward, I am not sure what they want me to do other than teach those workshops, but I will meet with my boss next week to figure things out. There’s a chance I may start teaching English classes if it works with my schedule. I would make sure that your schedule works with their class schedule.I would recommend the internship with Provivienda. Luke Downs, Tufts. Spring 2019
I have been teaching English, which was a very difficult but interesting experience. However, the schedules of the students have changed and so my work is currently changing and I am not entirely sure what my future work will be. But I am working with the Employment Specialist, Alice, and she is very nice–everyone at Provivienda is very friendly and happy to help with anything. I think the brief experience teaching English was a good introduction and good background for possible future work. Lara Brewer, Smith. Spring 2019
I would absolutely recommend an internship at Provivienda to future students who are interested in working with refugees, immigrants, or vulnerable communities. This internship is perfect for a student who is outgoing, friendly would like experience in public speaking, and an overall people person. While emotionally difficult at times, this internship is extremely rewarding and feels very worthwhile in the long run. Not only will other potential students gain the incredible, hands on, experience working in the midst of this dire refugee crisis, but they will also make lasting connections with the other workers in the office and the refugees/immigrants themselves. I feel very fortunate to have these connections as I move closer towards a career in the field of immigrant and refugee affairs. Annie James, Skidmore. Fall 2018
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