Work in Spain
Paid Internship ( EU / USA / CAN / AUS / NZ / Russia / Brazil)

Climate
The plateau (high tableland of central Spain) has a continental climate: scorching in summer, cold in winter, and dry. Madrid regularly freezes in December, January and February, and temperatures climb above 30°C in July and August. Valladolid on the northern plateau and Zaragoza in the Ebro basin are even drier, with only around 300mm of rain a year (little more than Alice Springs in Australia). The Guadalquivir basin in Andalusia is only a little wetter and positively broils in high summer, with temperatures of 35°C-plus in Seville that kill people every year.

The Pyrenees and the Cordillera Cantabrica, backing the Bay of Biscay, bear the brunt of cold northern and north-western airstreams, which bring moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall (three or four times as much as Madrid’s) to the north coast. Even in high summer you never know when you might get a shower.

The Mediterranean coast and Balearic Islands get a little more rain than Madrid, and the south can be even hotter in summer. The Mediterranean, particularly around Alicante, also provides Spain’s warmest waters (reaching 27°C or so in August). Barcelona’s weather is typical of the coast – milder than in inland cities but more humid.

In general you can usually rely on pleasant or hot temperatures just about everywhere from April to early November. Andalusia has plenty of warm, sunny days right through winter. In July and August, temperatures can get unpleasantly hot inland.

Snowfalls in the mountains can start as early as October and some snow cover lasts all year on the highest peaks.

How to arrive
Once the location is confirmed you will be advised of how to get to your destiny. Then you can find different flying options in our web: www.puromundo.com 

Coin
Euro (€)

Local Time
GMT +1

Food and Habits
Spanish food is appreciated and valued worldwide for its quality and variety of products and dishes.

In Spain, the differences in climate and lifestyle that makes each region maintained the tradition food in the area. Recipes reinterpreted by Spanish chefs today have contributed to assess the Spanish cuisine as one of the most interesting parts of the world of gastronomy. As a special note, the Arabic influence in southern Spain is particularly strong in the use of fruits and vegetables, olive oil, spices and some desserts Andalusia. Depending on the city of their choice, students have the opportunity to try regional dishes such as boiled Madrid, the pig of Castille and Leon, the Paella Valencia or Gazpacho Andaluz.

Andalusia is the land of vines and olive trees. This region produces large quantities of olive oil, and grapes with a special flavour, was the genuine sherry. In the recipes in your kitchen is an exotic Arabic influence, especially widely used in desserts almonds, figs, egg yolks and cream with thick caramel. The lids are a tradition in Andalusia and are quite common in bars to accompany the wine or beer with a dish of olives.

With the discovery of America, came to Spain many new products, which will soon be incorporated into the kitchen and Spanish especially in Andalusia. Among the new ingredients include the tomato and pepper, which today are the foundation of many typical Andalusian dishes, and we now know the generic name of gazpachos. Gazpacho, is perhaps one of the most universally known Spanish dishes by foreigners.

Andalusia also comes in a variety of fish and shellfish. Anchovies cooked in many ways, some of the recipes most typical lemon anchovy in the Malaga, fried anchovies and anchovies in vinegar.

Breakfast
Many people take a mid-morning breakfast in a cafe and bar or just coffee and pastries. The fresh orange juice is also popular and can be ordered in most cafeterias. Do not be surprised if offered juice with a bag of sugar. In families, breakfast is a cup of coffee, milk or chocolate milk, served with biscuits, muffins, toast or rolls. Many students take advantage of the rest of the morning to take the second breakfast in the cafeteria because the lunch hour is much later in Spain than in other countries. The most traditional Spanish breakfast is "churros" or "cheers" with hot chocolate. Try a coffee shop or a churrería this typical breakfast, similar to donuts, freshly fried every morning. If you prefer a stronger breakfast, you can ask for a cap tortilla sandwich a mixed or mixed with egg.

Lunch
It is eaten between 13:30 and 16:00 h. and is the main meal of the day for the Spaniards. Almost all restaurants offer a "menu" when the food comes out cheaper than choosing a la carte dishes and can include excellent. A "menu" is normally a starter, one main and dessert. You can choose from 2 or 3 options for each dish, and also includes bread and wine or other beverage.

The first course can be as light as a soup or salad, or as strong as lentils with sausage. The second plate can be fish, meat or chicken. The dessert can be seasonal fruit, pudding or cake. The wine, which is typically included in the menu, it is not the best and often takes the Spanish mixed with 'gas', slightly sweet and refreshing drink with gas. Of course you can pay more and get a bottle of wine quality. Contrary to what many people think of other countries, it is common that people lie siesta after lunch.

Dinner
Spaniards eat dinner very late compared with other countries, between 21:00 and 23:00 h. especially in the summer or on weekends. While some heavy dinner, others just take something as light appetizers, a salad or sandwich.

 Requirements for EU

• Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Previous experience is not necessary, but some hotels may give preference to participants who already have some experience in the tourist industry.
• Participants are expected to be motivated, independent, flexible and open-minded.
• Please note that the placement offered is likely to be influenced by the applicants´ knowledge of Spanish, plus previous experience and academic level
• Some hotels require knowledge of English and/or German

Requirements for Northamerica, Australasia, Brazil, Russia.

• Be full-time student of hotel business or tourism
• Obtain a letter from his / her university, stating that this training is an integral and essential part of their studies.
• 2 weeks of language course in Seville prior to the paid internship, is compulsory
• The programme should last a maximum of 90 days ( 3 months)
• Participants must be between 18 and 35 years old
• Previous experience is not necessary, but some hotels may give preference to participants who already have some experience in the tourist industry.
• Participants are expected to be motivated, independent, flexible and open-minded.
• Please note that the placement offered is likely to be influenced by the applicants´ knowledge of Spanish, plus previous experience and academic level
• Some hotels require knowledge of English and/or German

Documentation

• Application Form with a smiling picture
• Photo - full body
• CV in Spanish
• Motivation letter in Spanish
• Health Questionnaire
• Copy of your passport
• Signed Terms & Conditions
• Medical and liability insurance for the whole stay

Visa for non EU

For students coming from Northamerica, Australasia and Brazil, they do not need a visa as they will be taking part of a language training and a educational professional programme.

• They can not stay longer than 90 days ( 3 months)
• Be full-time student of hotel business or tourism
• Obtain a letter from his / her university, stating that this training is an integral and essential part of their studies.

For Russia, please check all visa requirements with our agent and with the Spanish Consulate

Application Procedure for EU

• Participant/agent asks if the application is possible mentioning the destination, dates, duration, etc.
• Participant fill in the whole set of application documents and sends it to PUROMUNDO.
• Participants must pay a deposit of € 200 and send a copy of the payment slip to PUROMUNDO. This amount will be deducted from the final invoice amount to be paid before the practical training begins.
• PUROMUNDO confirms the reservation by sending a budget informing of the costs for coordinating the programme.
• Participant/agent sends back the budget signed to PUROMUNDO, the corresponding invoice will be sent.

Application Procedure forNorthamerica, Australasia, Brazil, Russia.

• Be full-time student of hotel business or tourism
• Obtain a letter from his / her university, stating that this training is an integral and essential part of their studies.
• 2 weeks of language course in Seville prior to the paid internship, is compulsory
• Participant/agent asks if the application is possible mentioning the destination, dates, duration, etc.
• Participant fill in the whole set of application documents and sends it to PUROMUNDO.
• Participants must pay a deposit of € 200 and send a copy of the payment slip to PUROMUNDO. This amount will be deducted from the final invoice amount to be paid before the practical training begins.
• PUROMUNDO confirms the reservation by sending a budget informing of the costs for coordinating the programme.
• Participant/agent sends back the budget signed to PUROMUNDO, the corresponding invoice will be sent.

PUROMUNDO needs the whole set of application documents at least 2 months prior to the start of the programme in order to organise the internship.

Conditions
Some hotels are open the whole year, others only during the high season, from April to October. The minimum length is 8 weeks, the maximum is 6 months.

Participant must expect to do the voluntary practical training between 38 and 40 hours per week.

Participant must sign a three party agreement (hotel, participant and PUROMUNDO) where the practical training conditions are set out.

Participant will receive a minimum monthly voluntary gratification of a minimum of 200 €.

Participants can apply for a city or region but the place selected can not be guaranteed by PUROMUNDO.

Accommodation and Meals
Participants will stay in the staff accommodation (usually shared) with full board regime.

During the language course in Seville (if required), students will be accommodated in shared flats located in the city centre with self-catering regime or in Spanish families with half or full board.

Dates
Program available all year long.

Tutoring and follow up
For those students who have booked a language course in Seville, an orientation will be held on their first day, at 8:30 am at the school.

For those participants who are not attending a language course, all the information will be sent by mail. They shall go straight to their placement on the first day.

Each month, every participant is evaluated to know how everything is going and in order to solve any problems that may occur. At the end of the training, both the hotel and the participant are evaluated and all the results are included in a final report.

Insurance
Every participant must have a health insurance to cover accidents, death, permanent disability, sanitary assistance. European Community nationals must bring their Certificate of the European Social Security or a private health insurance. All participants must also have the compulsory civil liability insurance that covers personal liability for the practical training. If they don´t have their own one they can book it through PUROMUNDO. Non-EU participants must supply their own private insurance and civil liability insurance.

Security
Never leave your personal belongings unattended and keep an eye on your wallet and money when you carry them with you. We recommend carrying a copy of your ID or passport in your bag and leave the originals at your accommodation.

Cancellations
Cancellations after the application forms have been sent to PUROMUNDO incur a charge of €200. Once the programme has started, no refund is made. Change of booking cost €50.

Recomendations

• Bring emergency funds to pay for unforeseen expenses
• Be mature enough to face the difficulties of adapting to life in a foreign country
• Have an open mind towards new experiences and situations
• Take an interest in discovering new ways of life in different surroundings
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adaptability to different practices
• Be flexible about the placement and location

Code of ethics

• Behave in a responsible manner and respect cultural differences.
• Participants are required to dress smartly: those dealing with bar or restaurant sector should bring black trousers and whites skirts (girls should take knee length skirts), and black shoes.