Internships
Advocate for Cape Town’s most vulnerable
Social work internships in Cape Town
Bring compassion and skill to uplift Cape Town’s most vulnerable communities. We’ll match you with placements empowering society’s overlooked – from clinics serving those with HIV/AIDS to shelters assisting abuse victims. Our social work candidates show an outstanding sense of humility, empathy, and a genuine desire to better the lives of others.
If you are looking to make a positive change in the lives of others, especially those who are victims of abuse, abandonment, and/or affected by HIV/AIDS, then our social work internships will be a tremendously rewarding experience for you
Social work internships through VACorps
Child and family social work
Gain skills in counseling, child development, and family dynamics while helping to keep families together.
Healthcare social work
Get firsthand experience providing psychosocial support to patients and families in hospitals, clinics, hospices, and other healthcare settings.
Community development
Gain knowledge of grassroots organizing methods and public policy issues affecting communities.
Social justice
Develop skills in counseling, mediation, and activism while promoting diversity, inclusion, and empowerment.
Work on social impact projects
We have placed program participants at internship sites in the following social work settings
- Orphanages and children’s homes
- Clinics and NGO’s for those affected by HIV/AIDS
- Women’s health clinics for victims of abuse
- Homes for chronically ill children
- Cape Town welfare projects in the townships
Custom social work internships
VACorps will help place you with your preferred social work internship organization or company. Whether it’s working alongside a women’s health clinic or supporting a children’s home your internship will address your specific goals.
Benefits of a social work internship in Cape Town
Gain hands-on experience
Build clinical hours and recommendations
Determine your issue-area focus
Make a difference in the lives of others
The time is now to explore, connect, and invest in yourself in Cape Town. Let us match you with an experience that counts.
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Business and Finance
Gain emerging market finance experience at funds and startups leading Africa’s investment frontier.
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Clean Energy
Champion climate justice contributing skills to expand clean energy access for underserved communities.
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Conservation
Safeguard Cape Town’s treasured yet threatened ecosystems, working alongside frontline conservationists.
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Counseling & Psychology
Address mental health needs with trauma specialists bringing care to overlooked communities.
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Education
Teach and inspire students gaining classroom skills at under-resourced schools, uplifting disadvantaged youth.
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Engineering
Innovate solutions by collaborating with firms tackling urgent infrastructure and development challenges.
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Gap Year
Preview future careers interning in your field of choice while enjoying life-expanding adventures.
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Human Rights
Advocate for the vulnerable assisting organizations protecting rights and services for marginalized groups.
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Journalism
Develop multimedia skills reporting on Cape Town’s dynamic political, social and cultural happenings.
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Law
Champion justice by researching landmark cases and conducting outreach alongside leading human rights firms.
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Marketing
Shape brands for good by managing campaigns empowering social enterprises and community programs.
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Media, Film & Photography
Launch your creative career on sets and in studios alongside Cape Town’s top film, TV and photography talent.
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Medical
Boost your clinical skills by shadowing doctors on the frontlines of South Africa’s pressing healthcare battles.
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Occupational Therapy
Master your occupational therapy craft with specialized mentors guiding pediatric, mental health and elder care.
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Physical Therapy
Gain hands-on experience working alongside leading physical therapy practitioners.
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Political Science
Inform policy researching legislation within parliamentary offices and progressive think tanks.
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Public Health
Protect the vulnerable by collecting data, assisting workshops and expanding community health access.
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Refugee Work
Empower asylum seekers to help refugees access housing, employment, healthcare, and legal aid.
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Speech Pathology & Audiology
Help people find their voice by practising techniques guided by specialized clinical mentors.
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Sports Management
Gain industry expertise assisting in operations, marketing and events for national federations and clubs.
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Sustainability
Catalyze solutions directly supporting projects increasing environmental protections and food security.
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Technology
Build skills collaborating with pioneering startups leveraging innovations to drive financial inclusion.
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