SAMADHANNew Delhi, since 1981
Internships

Train with our therapists and teachers

For students and working professionals. Internships are unpaid and dates are flexible.
Easy ReadStudents can come and learn with our therapists and teachers.
Parents seated in rows at a workshop
A parents' workshop

What you will work on

Early intervention: therapy and assessments
Special education
Counselling for parents
Training for the mothers' income units
House-to-house surveys and health camps
Awareness programmes on disability
4 weeksa typical placement
120 hoursthe usual placement for university credit
“I had the opportunity to work in all of the departments.”
Simran, psychology intern

Practical details

Hours30 hours a week: 6 hours a day, Monday to Friday.
Practice and theory90% practical work, 10% theory.
WherePractical work is at our Dakshinpuri centre.
LecturesGroup lectures on disability services in India.
VisitsWe can arrange visits to other agencies.
AccommodationWe can help you find an apartment or hotel near the centre.
What to wearA kurta with pyjama or salwar for community visits.
Visa and healthInternational interns need a visa. Check immunisation advice before you travel.

How it works

Write to usTell us your course, dates and what you hope to learn. We will send the application form.
Plan togetherWe plan your placement around your interests and our needs.
RotateSpend time in therapy, the classroom, outreach and the mothers' group.
Sign-offWe confirm your hours for your university.

Apply for an internship

Email us your course, your dates and what you hope to learn. You can send the application form with it.