Internships for Valencia, Spain
USAC internships abroad are a great way to enhance your educational experience. Participating in a structured work or research experience with an international organization, whether in-person or virtually, will help you gain valuable skills and hands-on experience while expanding your professional network and immersing yourself in the workplace culture of Spain.
A $985 internship placement fee will be required of all students participating in an in-person USAC internship. This fee helps offset the costs of securing quality internship placements and helps provide a range of professional development activities, including an online internship seminar, career workshops, and panel discussions.
For more information on eligibility requirements and application process see the USAC internship page.
Virtual placements are offered through USAC’s virtual internship program. For more information about the program, see the virtual internships page.
All internship placements in Valencia require six semesters of college Spanish unless otherwise noted
*Placement with a particular internship provider is not guaranteed
Placements available in the following fields:
English-Language Instruction
A university-based organization that offers programming coverings five major areas: English language teaching and learning, educational orientation for students interested in studying in the U.S., cultural programs, Alumni programs (participants in State Department exchange programs), and information about the United States.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Basic Spanish language proficiency.
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Encouraging participation in oral communication activities
- Motivating participants to further develop English writing skills
- Assist with the preparation of resource materials for workshop activities and events
- Assist in developing cultural workshops
English-Language Instruction
One of the largest non-profit language exchange groups in Europe that organizes daily language exchange meetings, cultural and sport events, tours, and a yearly language festival.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Six semesters of college Spanish
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Assisting in organizing language exchanges in Valencia
- Participating in language exchange events and activities
Health and Wellness
A comprehensive hospital providing sixty-six medical and surgical specialties in its 8 operating theatres, 11 image diagnosis rooms, a surgical and oncological day hospital, a pathology laboratory and facilities for clinical analyses, a sleep unit, blood bank, two endoscopy rooms and intensive care units for adults and for pediatric and neonatal care, a surgical day hospital, an oncological day hospital, a 24-hour emergency department for both children and adults.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Six semesters of college-level Spanish, or equivalent and major in a health-related discipline.
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Shadow physicians and nurses in various departments (ER, rehabilitation, pediatrics, reception desk)
- Observe in operating rooms
- Assist under a doctor's supervision
- Translate for English-speaking patients,
- Learn techniques to make patients feel more comfortable
- Develop proficiency in medical Spanish
NGO and Social Services
A non-profit organization whose goal is to contribute to socio-educational development through a variety of programs for children in socioeconomic vulnerability.
- Format/Terms available: In-Person | Semester
- Requirements: Four semesters of college Spanish
- Sample Work Responsibilities
- Educational and academic support for children in Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education
- Interviews with international volunteers
- Support in the work of documentation of children and volunteers
- Translation into English of official documents