Who we are
Over 3250+ interns supported in Cape Town in 19 years
Why choose VACorps?
VAC has spent nearly two decades doing one thing exceptionally well: helping people experience Cape Town through meaningful work, independent living and the support of an experienced local team.
We specialise in Cape Town because we believe the place matters just as much as the internship. Our team knows the city deeply, our relationships here have been built over many years, and that experience shapes the way we support participants before and during their time in Cape Town. It means the internship becomes part of a much broader experience of living, working and becoming part of the city for a while.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa
We specialize in internships in only one amazing city – Cape Town, South Africa (see pictures here). We stand out because our team is based in Cape Town and not diluted in different cities or countries.
Award-winning internship program
VAC has been recognised by leading international program-review platforms for more than a decade. GoAbroad recognition dates back to 2015, while Go Overseas has named VAC a Community Choice Awards Winner every year from 2018 through 2025. Most recently, GoAbroad recognised VAC as a Top Rated Intern Abroad program in South Africa for 2026 and ranked us #1 among its Top Rated Gap Year Providers in 2025.
Customized internship placements
We customize all internship placements to ensure that your internship matches your interests. Our Cape Town internship database includes a variety of different professional fields and all internships are English-speaking placements.
Thriving, diverse community
When you join VACorps, you join a diverse community of program participants. We offer a series of optional weekly activities and excursions that will help you network and socialize with other VACorps interns
Support with program housing
Your program housing options will allow you to live in your own room while sharing a house with other program participants. The program housing set-up is responsible for giving the program a “family-like” atmosphere and you will meet many like-minded adventurers.
Prominent academic affiliations
VACorps is partnered with many academic and organizational partners and these affiliations are a further testament to our commitment to quality assurance.
Affordability
Why spend a small fortune traveling to England, Australia or New Zealand when you can participate in a much more affordable internship program in South Africa. Living costs in Cape Town are considerably cheaper than these more mainstream English-speaking international internship destinations.
An amazing local team
Please learn more about our program by exploring our website or alternatively, contact a program representative and we will email you with more information. Don’t miss the opportunity to join our vibrant internship program in Cape Town, South Africa!