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Biotechnology
Advance global health through research placements at renowned labs pioneering new medical technologies.
Learn moreBusiness and Finance
Gain emerging market finance experience at funds and startups leading Africa’s investment frontier.
Learn moreClean Energy
Champion climate justice contributing skills to expand clean energy access for underserved communities.
Learn moreConservation
Safeguard Cape Town’s treasured yet threatened ecosystems, working alongside frontline conservationists.
Learn moreCounseling & Psychology
Address mental health needs with trauma specialists bringing care to overlooked communities.
Learn moreEducation
Teach and inspire students gaining classroom skills at under-resourced schools, uplifting disadvantaged youth.
Learn moreEngineering
Innovate solutions by collaborating with firms tackling urgent infrastructure and development challenges.
Learn moreGap Year
Preview future careers interning in your field of choice while enjoying life-expanding adventures.
Learn moreHuman Rights
Advocate for the vulnerable assisting organizations protecting rights and services for marginalized groups.
Learn moreJournalism
Develop multimedia skills reporting on Cape Town’s dynamic political, social and cultural happenings.
Learn moreLaw
Champion justice by researching landmark cases and conducting outreach alongside leading human rights firms.
Learn moreMarketing
Shape brands for good by managing campaigns empowering social enterprises and community programs.
Learn moreMedia, Film & Photography
Launch your creative career on sets and in studios alongside Cape Town’s top film, TV and photography talent.
Learn moreMedical
Boost your clinical skills by shadowing doctors on the frontlines of South Africa’s pressing healthcare battles.
Learn moreOccupational Therapy
Master your occupational therapy craft with specialized mentors guiding pediatric, mental health and elder care.
Learn morePhysical Therapy
Gain hands-on experience working alongside leading physical therapy practitioners.
Learn morePolitical Science
Inform policy researching legislation within parliamentary offices and progressive think tanks.
Learn morePublic Health
Protect the vulnerable by collecting data, assisting workshops and expanding community health access.
Learn moreRefugee Work
Empower asylum seekers to help refugees access housing, employment, healthcare, and legal aid.
Learn moreSocial Work
Uplift the overlooked co-facilitating therapy and evaluating interventions for at-risk youth and families.
Learn moreSpeech Pathology & Audiology
Help people find their voice by practising techniques guided by specialized clinical mentors.
Learn moreSports Management
Gain industry expertise assisting in operations, marketing and events for national federations and clubs.
Learn moreSustainability
Catalyze solutions directly supporting projects increasing environmental protections and food security.
Learn moreTechnology
Build skills collaborating with pioneering startups leveraging innovations to drive financial inclusion.
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Tech internship in Cape Town
University of Michigan student Eric Chen participated in a tech internship at a Cape Town-based startup called Lula. Hear what he has to say about his internship with VACorps and his time in Cape Town.
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2023 GO Community Choice Award Winners
VACorps is the proud winner of the Go Overseas Community Choice Awards for Top Internship Abroad Providers of 2023 for Support and Top Gap Year Providers of 2023 for Housing & Fun!
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Alumni hall of fame
Devang Shah
- 2018 Political Science Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Award-winning filmmaker
Riley Hallaway
- 2018 Media, Film and Photography internship Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Video Journalist at Forbes
Madeleine (Dreyfuss) Henstra
- 2011 Graphic design Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Head of Agency at FDC
Kelly Stone
- 2011 Human Rights Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Policy Development and Research Advisor
Elspeth Boynton
- 2012 Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Co-Founder and CEO at diiVe
Luke Cleary
- 2008 Marketing Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Weekend Anchor and Nightside Reporter for Late News Tonight at ABC10, Sacramento, CA
Cornelius Sanford
- 2021 Human Rights Intern with VACorps
- 2024 M.A. International Affairs Candidate American University School Of International Service
Rhia Patel
- 2016 Human Rights Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Head of Growth Marketing – Songkick x Warner Music Group
Justin Bean
- 2010 Sustainability Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Author & Speaker
Caroline Parker
- 2013 Law Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Law Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Sam Gips
- 2010 Human Rights Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Director, Strategic Partnerships at The Howard Hughes Corporation
Geoffrey Neale
- 2014 Engineering Intern with VACorps
- 2024 PhD, AFHEA, MIMMM | Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow; Lecturer in Multifunctional Composite Structures and Chair of SATM Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Cranfield University
Brian Allen
- 2013 Media, Film and Photography Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Immersive Thought Leader / Co-Founder / Emmy Award Winner / Entertainment Consulting Solutions
Lauren Blodgett
- 2013 Human Rights Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Executive Director & Founder at The Brave House
Stephanie Medina
- 2016 Human Rights Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Partner Engagement @ Zinc Collective
Joshua Dilk
- 2009 Law Intern with VACorps
- 2024 Sr. Director Associate General Counsel, Securities & Corporate Governance at Waters Corporation
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