Internship program at mental health clinic Tanzania
Ready to take your psychology studies beyond textbooks? Join our mental health internship in Tanzania and make a real difference while exploring beautiful Africa! 🌍✨
- Accommodation
- Unknown
- Location
- Tanzania
- Category
- Language
- English, English, English
- Season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Minimum duration
- 4 weeks
What you bring
- Minimum age of 18 years (exemptions possible with guardian permission)
- Basic English language skills
- University-level education in psychology or social work
- Clean criminal background check
- CV with picture
- Certificate of qualification or education enrollment documents
- Experience with medical and clinical work (advantage but not required)
- Ability to commit for at least 3 weeks
- Willingness to work Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Adaptability to new cultural environments
- Passion for mental health and helping others
- Open-minded attitude and respect for different cultural approaches
What you do
- Participate in daily morning team meetings to plan activities
- Assist with clinical assessments and counseling sessions
- Support psychotherapists and social workers in their daily tasks
- Engage in community initiatives and awareness campaigns
- Join support groups for parents and caregivers
- Contribute to discussions about client treatment plans
- Help educate clients about psychological issues
- Participate in fieldwork raising awareness about mental health
- Document and evaluate daily progress
- Experience the unique cultural context of mental health work in Tanzania
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What you get
- Hands-on experience in a developing country's mental health system
- Professional supervision and mentorship
- Accommodation in the cozy White House hostel with shared rooms
- Three freshly prepared meals daily (local Tanzanian cuisine)
- Airport pickup from Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport
- Work permit for Tanzania
- Local coordinator assistance throughout your stay
- Orientation on your first day
- WiFi access to stay connected with family and friends
- Opportunity to immerse in exotic African culture
- Possibility to join an unforgettable African Safari on days off
- Build international friendships with fellow volunteers
Ready to go?
Your application goes directly to the organisation. The contact and selection process is handled by them.
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Accommodation
- Unknown
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Location
- Tanzania
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Category
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Language
- English, English, English
-
Season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
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Minimum duration
- 4 weeks
Your application goes directly to the organisation. The contact and selection process is handled by them.