VACorps Alumni

Our happy interns

3000+ international interns placed
in Cape Town internships

Emma-Lilas Togba

Toulon, France

Emma is studying towards a Master's degree in International Political Studies at the University of Toulon. She joined the VACorps program in January 2024, and participated in an internship at a sustainable development organization.

Hilary Chessler

New Jersey, USA

Hilary joined the VACorps Program in January 2024 as part of her GAP year, and participated in a marketing internship at a marketing and brand management company.

Michelle Collier

Illinois, USA

Michelle is studying Zoology at Michigan State University. She joined the VACorps program from January - March 2024 and participated in a marketing internship at a marketing and brand management company.

Sam S

New York, USA

Sam joined the VACorps program in September 2025 and completed a law internship in Cape Town.

Jeffrey M

San Francisco, USA

I chose Cape Town for this experience because of the incredible opportunities and the chance to gain a new perspective in a completely different environment. It gave me a broader worldview and allowed me to be part of something meaningful....

Mathias S

Munich, Germany

I chose Cape Town because it offers a unique mix of innovation, nature, and cultural diversity, making it an inspiring place to gain international work experience. I decided to pursue an internship to build practical skills and better understand what...

Tania R

New York, USA

I had a really great time in Cape Town. During my internship with a public health research organization, I felt welcomed from the start, everyone was incredibly kind and supportive. I spent much of my time working on data cleaning...

Lesley G

Massachusetts, USA

I had a great experience during my time in Cape Town. I chose the program because of the location, the internship opportunities, and the chance to be part of a group. While I was here, I made the most of...

Katharina Franziska Haegele

Singapore

Participating in an internship with VACorps in Cape Town was one of the most transformative experiences of my life. I chose Cape Town because I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone while being in a place that is...