Croatia : Work experience

Work placements and exchange programmes

AIESEC (Association Internationale des Etudiants en Sciences Economiques et Commerciales)  is a student-run organisation that offers students work placements and exchange schemes abroad, including in Croatia, to help gain leadership skills and professional experience.

IAESTE (The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience)  arranges paid practical and relevant traineeships for science and engineering students in over 80 countries which includes Croatia.  

Teaching schemes

The amount of English language schools and institutions is increasing and as a result native English language teachers are required. A TESOL qualification is usually needed and should enable you to earn a better wage, although the pay will still be relatively low compared with other countries.

It is possible to get private tuition work as well as contracted work which may last between 10 to 12 months. See TEFL.com  and Global English  for further information. ESL Base  has a list of language schools in Croatia.

Volunteering

There are many opportunities to work with eco-volunteer projects in Croatia, see Research-Educational Centre for the Protection of Nature  for some example projects. 
 
Volunteers' Centre Zagreb (VCZ)  promotes volunteering through short and long-term volunteering projects. Blue World Institute of Marine Research and Conservation  is a marine conservation project based in Croatia with a focus on dolphins.

Anywork Anywhere: Croatia  has details of various voluntary projects including the protection of the Eurasian Griffons vultures, the restoration of dry stone walls and rescuing fresh water ponds.

Casual work and short-term opportunities

Due to visa restrictions it can be difficult to get casual and short-term work. It will be dependent on employer need and can be restricted.

Gap year opportunities

See Concordia International Volunteers  for short and long-term volunteer projects, as well as information on various projects in Croatia.

Workaway  aims to promote work exchange programmes between budget travellers, culture seekers, families or individuals who are looking to help with a range of activities. They have hosts for projects in Croatia.