Social work Intern

🎯 Main Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the team, the intern will support the daily activities of a nonprofit service dedicated to assisting women who have experienced gender-based violence.

The intern will assist with:

• Providing first-line support to women seeking help through the project

• Supporting the management of requests received via the helpline, social services, police services, embassies, and partner organizations

• Helping women access appropriate social, legal, and medical support

• Contributing to emotional support and guidance during the accompaniment process

• Assisting with translation or interpretation support when relevant

• Supporting administrative follow-up, file tracking, and internal coordination

• Helping the team prepare information, referrals, and practical guidance for beneficiaries

The project supports women in Belgium who have experienced gender-based violence, with specific expertise in supporting Thai women.

👤 Ideal Candidate

• A student in social work, social sciences, psychology, public health, law, international relations, or a related field

• Interested in supporting women affected by gender-based violence

• Sensitive to issues related to vulnerability, migration, social exclusion, and access to rights

• Able to listen with empathy, discretion, and professionalism

• Organized, reliable, and attentive to detail

• Comfortable working in a multicultural and multilingual environment

• Able to work independently while being part of a team

• Fluent in English and French or Dutch

• Knowledge of Thai or another relevant language is a strong asset

💡 We offer

• A meaningful internship within a nonprofit organization with a strong social impact

• Practical experience in frontline social support and accompaniment

• Insight into the nonprofit sector and support services for women affected by gender-based violence

• The opportunity to develop skills in social guidance, administration, referral work, and intercultural communication

• Supportive supervision from an experienced team

📩 Interested?

Please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining your motivation to:

Emma Gooding
Director, Oasis Belgium
emma.gooding@oasisbe.org

You may also mention the internship supervisor:

Chucheep Chimsunchart (Teak)
Team Leader
chucheep.chimsunchart@oasisbe.org

Subject line: “Internship Application – Social Assistant Intern – [Your Name]”

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.