Community Service / Education / Social Work Internships in South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 

Description: Projects include mentoring street children, teaching English, helping with reading programs, leading life skills workshops, caring for infants and toddlers at orphanages, helping to build schools and houses for disadvantaged communities, and assisting with the overall operations of education and social work programs.

Highlights: For all programs, we provide substantial local support, including relatively high end, secure housing, logistics support, and regular social programs (ranging from cultural tours to community service activities). We also advise program participants prior to departure and provide ongoing support and guidance once in Cape Town, from academic advice and mentoring to hands-on help in case of an emergency.

Cost in US$: 1,495

- creating a tailor-made internship that specifically meets your needs;
- arranging secure, high quality, centrally located accommodation based on your budget;
- assisting with local transport, from providing advice on public transport routes to arranging long-term car hire;
- airport meet and greet service;
- a complete South Africa preparation and orientation information pack;
- advice, assistance, and guidance before, during, and after your stay;
- group-rate discounts;
- 24/7 emergency support and assistance

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad

Connect-123 Internship & Volunteer Programs's Mission Statement: Connect-123 facilitates internship, volunteer and service learning opportunities for international undergraduate and graduate students in Argentina and in South Africa in a wide range of fields including business, education, engineering, health care, human rights, journalism, social work, and sustainable development. All programs are designed to create equal value for the international students, as well as for the local organizations where they work.

Year Founded: 2005