Students

SUD Volunteering is the program that promotes the active and committed participation of students in solidarity and volunteer actions. It offers very short-term or short-term volunteering opportunities, both locally and internationally. It is an introductory experience of community engagement, based on three fundamental pillars: training, action, and reflection. Traditionally, Esade SUD has offered volunteer placements during the fall, spring, and summer semesters.

For community engagement opportunities during the academic year, most activities are in Spanish or Catalan, as they take place locally, although some options are available in English. You don’t need to have a native or advanced level in general, but a minimum level is required to participate. An official language certificate is not necessary, as we will assess your level during the selection process interviews. Also, keep in mind that at other times of the year, such as summer, there are volunteering opportunities that require English.

During the selection process, you will be able to indicate your preferred projects. However, these preferences do not guarantee the final assignment. Placement will depend on the available projects, the number of spots in each one, and the suitability of each candidate’s profile.

There are two different processes, depending on whether you want to volunteer during the academic year or in summer. In any case, the process starts by expressing your interest on time and through the proper channels. If you want to stay up to date with everything we’re doing, leave us your contact information in this form so you won’t miss a thing!

Students selected for the volunteering programs are responsible for covering the costs of transportation, accommodation, and meals associated with their volunteer project, including those carried out in the summer. Students who already have a scholarship may apply for an extension to cover these additional expenses related to their participation in the program.

SUD Internship is a voluntary and unpaid experience based on community service. It takes place in challenging social contexts and is designed to address the social needs of the host community. Although they are not paid internships, precisely because of their professionalizing approach, they count as the professional internships required in every Esade degree and have a demanding focus on social impact. Our priority is to assign candidates to projects where they can apply the skills and knowledge acquired during their degree—whether in Law, Business Administration, Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order, or others—so they can have the greatest possible positive impact on the community.

It is not necessary to have a native or advanced level of Spanish, but a minimum level is required to participate. No official certification is needed, but please note that the entire selection process is conducted in Spanish, and your ability to work in a Spanish-speaking environment will be evaluated. However, we are also opening new placements in countries where speaking Spanish is not required, expanding opportunities for students with different language profiles.

During the selection process, you will be able to indicate your preferred region and up to three countries where you would like to work. However, these preferences do not guarantee placement in any of them. The final assignment will depend on the available projects, the vacancies for that edition, and each candidate’s profile.

You must register during the add&drop period next summer, which takes place in July, between your second and third year. During this period, you will need to enroll in the SUD Internship elective courses: Global Justice in Action and another course, which will be Human Rights in Action (for Law students), Social Management in Action (for Business students), or Gestión de Retos Sociales en Acción (for Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order profiles), depending on your program. Once you have passed both courses on the first attempt and submitted your application, you will only need to follow the process.

These internships are voluntary and unpaid. There is no fee to participate, but students are responsible for covering their own transportation, accommodation, food, and other costs during the program. Activities organized by Esade SUD, such as the Assessment Centre or training weekends, are covered by Esade SUD. Students who have a scholarship granted by the Esade Foundation may apply for an extension to cover these additional expenses arising from their participation in the program.

The program has a minimum duration of 12 weeks, which is the time required to complete the practicum hours. The internships take place between June and August, and each year there are official start and end dates for the internships. Exceptionally, the duration may be reduced to 8 weeks if there is an academic overlap approved by the Program Direction and Esade SUD.

The projects change every year, so we encourage you to explore previous editions to get an idea of the experiences offered by SUD Internship. You can consult the annual reports available on the website, where you will find information about projects, testimonials, and learnings from students of previous years. Access the reports via the following link.

The SUD Consulting program offers Esade master’s students (MSc and MBA) the opportunity to work with organizations that promote social and environmental justice. This program can count as official internships (full time MBA) or a Master’s Final Project (MSc) and is based on three pillars: specialized training, direct consulting, and reflection on the experience. Unlike internships in companies, SUD Consulting is voluntary and unpaid, and focuses on projects with social and environmental impact in challenging social contexts anywhere in the world. Thus, students apply their knowledge to real projects that contribute to social and environmental change while developing their professional and personal growth.

It will depend on the geographical area of your interest, and it is an important requirement to consider since you will need to operate professionally in that language. For Africa and Asia, a good level of English is required. For Latin America, a good level of Spanish. For Europe, either of the two. But keep in mind that, for some specific projects, your knowledge of other languages can be very useful! In any case, the selection process will be conducted in Spanish or English, depending on the candidate’s language and geographic area of interest.

During the selection process, you will be able to indicate your preferred projects. We will propose some projects based on your profile, specialty, and the association’s requirements, but in the end, both you and the organization you will work for will have the final say to accept or reject the collaboration.

For Master of Science (MSc) students, you must enroll in the Skills Seminar Managing Development in Emerging Countries and pass it on the first attempt. Then, you will need to submit your application and attend an individual interview. If you are a full time MBA student, you must attend at least 80% of the sessions of the Social Impact Lab organized by Esade Center for Social Impact & Career Services.

This internship is voluntary and unpaid. There is no fee to participate, but students are responsible for covering their own transportation, accommodation, food, and other costs during the program.

The program has a minimum duration of 10 weeks of full-time dedication to the project, which will take place between June and October for MSc students (to ensure timely submission of your Master’s Thesis); and with greater flexibility for full-time MBA students, as internships.

The projects change every year, so we encourage you to explore previous editions to get an idea of the experiences offered by SUD. You can consult the annual reports available on the website, where you will find information about projects from previous years. Access the reports via the following link.