Internships Abroad
As a senior student or as a recent graduate, a summer internship abroad is not only a practical means to gain work experience, it is also a way for you to explore and gain insight on your chosen career in a new and exciting country. An internship to South Africa and specifically an internship in Cape Town would give you the opportunity to live as a Capetonian and experience the beauty and the buzz of Africa’s most metropolitan and stunning city. Internships go by a number of names, including co-ops, service learning, externships, apprenticeships or fellowships. Whatever name you choose to call it, this system works to the advantage of both the intern and the organization at which they will be interning.
International summer internships may be paid or unpaid, exchanged for credit or not-for-credit, and are available in a wide variety of fields from both the private and nonprofit sectors of the job market. Some internships in South Africa offer a monetary reward such as a stipend, salary, bonus, or money to cover transportation and or food costs and some even offer housing or inexpensive accommodation at a local college for the summer. At VA Corps most of our internships are not remunerated so make sure to enquire beforehand.
Peruse the list below of the most popular internships that we at VA Corps can arrange for you.
* A journalism internship in Cape Town that allows you to gain experience as a journalist at the Big Issue or the Cape Times.
* An engineering internship at WBHO. One of the largest construction companies in Southern Africa, WHBO is also involved in the construction of the 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums.
* Medical internships welcome all aspiring medical professionals into the country.
* Winery internships at La Couronne wine estate.
* A film internship at Stillking Films, a film studio located at the heart of Cape Town.
* PR and Marketing internships at SMI, a multinational company.
* A design and creative internship that covers marketing, writing, advertising, photography, graphic design and web design.
Apply for an international internship with Volunteer Adventure Corps, one of very few internship organizations in South Africa that can guarantee you an internship placement. In order to ensure that there is a relevant match between your unique skill-set and the requirements of your future employers, VA Corps will always send a staff member to the identified company to assess the situation and working environment even before you set foot on tarmac.
Choosing an internship that suits your needs doesn’t need to be a laborious task. In fact it is very easy, simply go online and browse our Cape Town internship directory on the right-hand sidebar and read a full description of each internship opportunity by clicking on the title. If you find an internship which appeals to you, click on the "remember this internship" button at the bottom of the page to remember the site for your application. Contact us with an initial application and when we have received it, we will match you with the correct internship program that is tailor-made to satisfy your academic and professional needs.
The Mother City is more than just an aesthetically appealing tourist destination; an internship in Cape Town could offer you a kick start to your professional career.
VACorps Testimonials
Read what past participants have to say about our program.
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Kelly StoneGenre of Internship:Law Dates of Participation: June 2011 - August 2011 |
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"I boarded a plane in mid-May having just finished my second year of law school. I left a great job and a set career path because I wasn’t happy. And ... read more
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Jennifer ReynoldsGenre of Internship:Occupational Therapy Dates of Participation: August 2011 - November 2011 |
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"There’s no easy way to sum up my experiences here. Everything I’ve done, everyone I’ve met and all the places I’ve been have been amazing. I wouldn’t trade it for ... read more |
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Claire BrightonGenre of Internship:Law Dates of Participation: November 2009 - February 2010 |
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"On the 19th of November 2009, fresh out of law exams, I boarded a plane bound for Cape Town, South Africa, in the pursuit of sunshine, adventure and ... read more |
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Whitney TaylorGenre of Internship:Media and Gender Dates of Participation: May 2011 - August 2011 |
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When I first thought about interning in South Africa, so many what-ifs ran through my mind. I knew everything would be different than what I was used to back home. ... read more |
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Jeremy HintonGenre of Internship:Physical Therapy Dates of Participation: August 2011 - October 2011 |
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''I tried my best to prepare for my two months in Cape Town. I Google-Mapped South Africa and spotted out a few of the big cities, I wikipedia’ed Cape Town ... read more |
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Franca del SignoreGenre of Internship:Human Rights Dates of Participation: October 2009 - March 2010 |
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"In the process of changing my career path, and having decided an internship was the best way to achieve this goal, I set out on a search for ... read more |
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Luke ClearyGenre of Internship:Advertising Dates of Participation: June 2008 - August 2008 |
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"Chances are, if you’ve made your way to the testimonials page of this website you’re already on the cusp of the adventure of a lifetime. Go for it. ... read more |
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Alisha GibsonGenre of Internship:Medical Dates of Participation: March 2011 - May 2011 |
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“My internship placement was, as I would say, banging!! It was the best ever! I got to experience my dream job of delivering babies right before my eyes. ... read more |
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Juliane HundtGenre of Internship:Refugee Work Dates of Participation: April 2009 - June 2009 |
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“VACorps was not the first internship program I participated in; however, the experience was one-of-a-kind. The organization was one of the few international placement agencies offering positions with a refugee ... read more |
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Justin BeanGenre of Internship:Sustainable Energy Dates of Participation: June 2010 - August 2010 |
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“Why do you want to go all the way to South Africa to do an internship?” Someone asked me before I departed for Cape Town. The ... read more |
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Josh DilkGenre of Internship:Human Rights Law Dates of Participation: September 2009 - February 2010 |
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Cape Town, South Africa was a natural destination for me when the recent economic recession postponed when I would begin working at my Firm. Having recently graduated from ... read more |
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Gerald ThamGenre of Internship:Human Rights Dates of Participation: May 2010 - July 2010 |
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"I'd like to thank the whole VACorps team for making this adventure-of-a-lifetime not only possible, but even more spectacular and meaningful than my wildest expectations! It's an even ... read more |
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Elsa PetersonGenre of Internship:Social Work Dates of Participation: January 2009 - January 2009 |
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“When I decided I wanted to travel and live abroad in Cape Town, South Africa, I had no idea that my life ... read more |
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Michelle Pinter-PetrilloGenre of Internship:Urban Agriculture Dates of Participation: January 2011 - April 2011 |
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“During my sophomore year while looking at options for studying abroad I quickly realized that I did not want to study at a university. Instead of spending my time in ... read more |
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Tim LaRoccoGenre of Internship:Human Rights Dates of Participation: January 2009 - April 2009 |
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“When the opportunity to participate in a professional internship in Africa presented itself to me, I had a feeling it ... read more |
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Zach LoftonGenre of Internship:NGO Development Dates of Participation: March 2010 - July 2010 |
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"My ten weeks in Cape Town, South Africa were invaluable! It was easily one of the greatest experiences of my life. Volunteer Adventure Corps provided me with an ... read more |
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Giulia NotariGenre of Internship:Gender Advocacy Dates of Participation: July 2011 - September 2011 |
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" VAC's passion for Cape Town and South Africa is contagious. I am leaving Observatory very sad and nostalgic because thanks to VAC I have had an amazing experience and ... read more |
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Anna DowlingGenre of Internship:Medical Dates of Participation: September 2011 - December 2011 |
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Spending four months of my life in South Africa has been a life-changing experience that has transformed and enriched me as a person. Working at Heideveld Day Clinic offered me ... read more |
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Kelly SmithGenre of Internship:Social Work Dates of Participation: September 2011 - December 2011 |
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In my language there is a saying “Ndiwelimilambo enamagama” ( I have crossed famous rivers). It means that one has traveled a great distance, that one has had wide experience ... read more |
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Matt RussellGenre of Internship:IT/Software Development Dates of Participation: September 2011 - December 2011 |
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From the first day I arrived in Cape Town, feeling like a naïve tourist at the airport to the final hours I spent trying to squeeze in one last hike, ... read more |
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