How Many People Can Say They Have Lived And Worked in Africa ?
We are the Volunteer Adventure Corps, a company that specializes in placing students in professional internships in Cape Town, South Africa. Cape Town, situated at the southern tip of the African continent, is emerging as one of the premier destinations for international business and tourism in Africa. Just over ten years removed from Apartheid, the city is a frontier for business and humanitarian innovation. Countless organizations, businesses and institutions have sprouted up in Cape Town to meet the demands of a growing economy and nation. By placing yourself in such an environment, you will gain incredible access to both a nation and a city still coming to terms with a new sociopolitical identity.
Our Cape Town internship program achieves the optimal balance between education and exploration. You will attend your internship during the day and have the option of attending Xhosa language classes and academic discussions in the evenings. Ultimately, we want you to have an incredible travel experience in Africa while gaining the type of professional exposure that will be one of the first talking points in an interview.
What further qualifies Cape Town as a premier destination for international internships is its stunning location. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by oceans and shadowed by a 3,000-foot mountain. The vista is dynamic, breathtaking and surreal. When you are not working at your internship, you will have time to enjoy a variety of weekend adventure opportunities. During an excursion to wine country, you can sample some of South Africa's famous wines. Having lunch at the summit of Table Mountain and hiking the Twelve Apostles only requires a good pair of shoes and a hiking buddy. Visiting the District Six Museum and Parliament are great activities for the politically-minded participants. A perusal of one of Cape Town's African craft markets gives you the chance to barter with artists from across Africa. And if you've always wanted surf or scuba dive but never had the chance to do so, Cape Town is the place for you!
Please explore the content on this site and be sure to visit the links at the top of the page to get a detailed overview of our program curriculum. If you're interested in our program, please click the “Apply” link and complete the query form so that we can contact you and answer any questions. Define yourself from your peers by doing something exceptional for your resume!
-VAC participant Brandon Mitchell, a teaching intern at Heideveld Primary School
