Internships

We set you up for career success

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What you can expect from our internships

The combination of adventure, growth, and community that VACorps offers has a profound effect on program participants. Don’t take our word for it – according to many of our alumni, an internship in Cape Town, with VACorps can be life-changing.

Although we have an almost-20-year-old history and a handful of awards, we believe that VACorps is defined by our people. Our team members, our interns, our alumni, and our partners are all committed to making your experience in Cape Town as impactful, exciting, and meaningful as possible.

So whether your goal is to get hands-on experience in your area of study, understand a complex culture, or create long-lasting friendships, VACorps is here to create an unforgettable internship for you.

We set you up for career success

Biotechnology

Advance global health through research placements at renowned labs pioneering new medical technologies.

Business and Finance

Gain emerging market finance experience at funds and startups leading Africa’s investment frontier.

Clean Energy

Champion climate justice contributing skills to expand clean energy access for underserved communities.

Conservation

Safeguard Cape Town’s treasured yet threatened ecosystems, working alongside frontline conservationists.

Counseling & Psychology

Address mental health needs with trauma specialists bringing care to overlooked communities.

Education

Teach and inspire students gaining classroom skills at under-resourced schools, uplifting disadvantaged youth.

Engineering

Innovate solutions by collaborating with firms tackling urgent infrastructure and development challenges.

Gap Year

Preview future careers interning in your field of choice while enjoying life-expanding adventures.

Human Rights

Advocate for the vulnerable assisting organizations protecting rights and services for marginalized groups.

Journalism

Develop multimedia skills reporting on Cape Town’s dynamic political, social and cultural happenings.

Law

Champion justice by researching landmark cases and conducting outreach alongside leading human rights firms.

Marketing

Shape brands for good by managing campaigns empowering social enterprises and community programs.

Media, Film & Photography

Launch your creative career on sets and in studios alongside Cape Town’s top film, TV and photography talent.

Medical

Boost your clinical skills by shadowing doctors on the frontlines of South Africa’s pressing healthcare battles.

Occupational Therapy

Master your occupational therapy craft with specialized mentors guiding pediatric, mental health and elder care.

Physical Therapy

Gain hands-on experience working alongside leading physical therapy practitioners.

Political Science

Inform policy researching legislation within parliamentary offices and progressive think tanks.

Public Health

Protect the vulnerable by collecting data, assisting workshops and expanding community health access.

Refugee Work

Empower asylum seekers to help refugees access housing, employment, healthcare, and legal aid.

Social Work

Uplift the overlooked co-facilitating therapy and evaluating interventions for at-risk youth and families.

Speech Pathology & Audiology

Help people find their voice by practising techniques guided by specialized clinical mentors.

Sports Management

Gain industry expertise assisting in operations, marketing and events for national federations and clubs.

Sustainability

Catalyze solutions directly supporting projects increasing environmental protections and food security.

Technology

Build skills collaborating with pioneering startups leveraging innovations to drive financial inclusion.

Academic partners