Sarah Block
Genre of Internship: Women's Shelter
Dates of Participation:
August 2012 - September 2012
"Doing an internship at home like everyone or using the time to have an unforgettable experience at the other end of the world? That was actually not that a hard decision. I am a psychology ... read more
Michele Brooks
Genre of Internship: Marine Biology Research
Dates of Participation:
August 2012 - October 2012
"From the moment I stepped off the plane in Cape Town, I knew this travelling experience would be different. It's like the mountains and the sea and everything in between cast a spell over those ... read more
Liz Breslin
Genre of Internship: Gender Advocacy
Dates of Participation:
August 2012 - November 2012
"I came to Cape Town as a recent college grad looking to get some work experience and hoping to maybe have a good time in the process. I never expected that the four months I ... read more
Kelsey Vanderhoof
Genre of Internship: Occupational Therapy
Dates of Participation:
July 2012 - September 2012
"I took the summer off following graduate school intending to travel the world, but found myself not knowing where to start. Rather than spending my summer spending money, I decided to spend the summer giving ... read more
"This internship has been an unforgettable experience! I instantly felt so welcome in Cape Town because of VAC and all the people I met here. I remember how I first arrived and within an hour ... read more
"Be prepared for an amazing experience when you intern in Cape Town. It's not only about a stunning landscape, it's a place where people and oceans meet, and you get the chance to develop a ... read more
Megan Merrill
Genre of Internship: Sustainable Energy
Dates of Participation:
July 2012 - October 2012
"The three months I spent in Cape Town were life-changing. I left Arizona feeling that my internship abroad was the last step before I settled in to a career, a house and a family. VAC ... read more
Jessie Armstrong
Genre of Internship: Justice & Crime Prevention
Dates of Participation:
July 2012 - September 2012
"As I prepared myself for my journey in Cape Town, I expected nothing but wonderful things. I was correct on this count. What I did not anticipate, however, was how much Cape Town would inspire ... read more
"I'm not sure how to describe my experience in South Africa in a few short lines, but I guess the best place to start is with the amazing individuals I have had the opportunity to ... read more
"A traditional education can teach you so much, but a world education is something even more important. VA Corps has found the key ingredient to combining both. As a passionate traveler, I have learned ... read more
"The six weeks I spent in Cape Town were the best six weeks of my life. Exploring Cape Town’s museums, restaurants, animal preserves, beaches, gardens, and mountains was invigorating. But, the aspect of Cape Town that was ... read more
"It’s very hard to describe the profound effect my experience in Cape Town has had on me. I arrived here feeling anxious and overwhelmed and I’m leaving having fallen completely in love with this city ... read more
"I remember the start of my journey in Africa feeling sick. You'll all know yourself- when you're sick, the only place you want to be is at home, in your bed, surrounded by your family ... read more
"I have no words to describe my ethereal experience in Cape Town, thanks to VAC. The other interns have become like family to me. The locals have welcomed us all with open arms, and my ... read more
"I found VAC, ironically, through procrastination. Avoiding my homework, I searched on Google “Medical Internships Abroad”, and, if I remember correctly, VAC was the fourth hit. I never would have thought that clicking on that ... read more
Zach Lofton
Dates of Participation: Between March 2010 & July 2010
"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 opportunity to do some of the most amazing things that I ever saw myself doing. VACorps provides so much more than is to be expected from an internship placement organization.
Coming to South Africa I was seeking to gain some international work experience in the nonprofit section 21 business sector. My internship site, Heart Global in Woodstock, is a social business incubator designed to create and incubate sustainable business initiatives, all the while focusing on making positive social change. While the project I worked on was not exactly what I thought it would be, I learned more than I could have hoped to learn in a traditional classroom setting. Everything about the opportunity to work on the Grow South Africa project was humbling and eye opening from a business perspective as well as a social perspective. As I was given more responsibilities I found myself feeling invested in every aspect of the project's operations and anxious to gain feedback about my undertakings.
The social environment that VACorps provides is definitely more than I was expecting. It was so interesting to live in the same house with people from so many different countries and areas of the world. Living in a house with other interns and students provides countless opportunities to socialize and also provides a wonderful support system. I have made some wonderful friends that I will have for a long time. The social environment that VACorps provides simply cannot be overestimated.
All in all, I would encourage anyone interested to take the opportunity of a lifetime and join VACorps. You will not regret it!"
-Zach Lofton, pictured right with fellow VACorps intern Gerald Tham, participated with VACorps from May through July 2010
Latest Flickr Photos
Scroll down to view our Latest Flickr Photoset and check out what adventures we're up to in Cape Town and around South Africa.
