Public Relations Internship in Flying Health Outreach Service South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Year round

Description: This organization has experienced the realisation of an Air Ambulance network and Flying Health Outreach Service, using helicopters and small planes with the capacity to provide effective and equitable healthcare to metropolitan areas as well as remote rural communities throughout the entire sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands. Since its launch in 1996 they have literally changed the lives of thousands of people living in rural communities.

Internship tasks:
- You will be based in the Public Relations Department, helping the team to come up with new and innovative ideas.
- You will also be involved in research on fundraising, increasing their media exposure strategies, bringing overviews and information to meetings concerning projects you are working on.
- You will be accountable to the manager, which will involve reporting back regularly, completing tasks timeously, maintaining a positive company image and arriving at work and meetings punctually and well prepared.

The organisation will do their best to ensure that an internship with them is a successful and enjoyable, you may also have the opportunity to travel with them, and they will make every effort to meet your needs and requirements.

Highlights:
- Training provided in one of the top NGO's in South Africa
- Interning in one of the most beautiful cities in the world
- We take care of all the necessary paperwork with your host company, organisation or institution
- We assist you with the visa formalities, insurance and flight bookings.
- We organize an accommodation for you that suits your needs and budget.
- We welcome you at the airport, take you to your accommodation and show you around.
- On arrival you'll get an information folder about Cape Town including important phone numbers, tips and details
plus a discount card for several backpackers, bars, restaurants and car hire.
- You will receive a local SIM-card for your cell phone from us.
- We accompany you on your fist day of work and give you a friendly introduction to your new colleagues.
- We assist you with renting or purchasing a car.
- You will receive our weekly Newsletter.
- We organise weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all 'Magisters' and friends of Magister
- If you are interested in travelling we can get you large discounts with well known local tour operators.
- We are always available for you before, during, and after your stay.

Qualifications:
- Public Relations or Marketing background
- Excellent communication skills
- Willing to travel if necessary
- Interpersonal effectiveness is of high importance, and you will be required to incorporate the use of initiative as well as the quality, accuracy and timeousness of work.

Cost in US$: 600

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
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Magister Student Placement Organisation's Mission Statement: As one of the most established and well known intern and volunteer organizations in Cape Town, Magister's main objective is geared towards the matching and placing of qualified International students and volunteers with dynamic Cape Town based companies and organizations. Magister also caters for the needs of backpacker tourists and newly qualified entrants to the labor market. With our wide network of contacts and range of skills we strive to ensure that your experience abroad remains an unforgettable one. While strengthening foreign ties between South Africa and other countries, Magister offers great value to their students and invests in their personal development and education as well as their careers. By liaising regularly with the students and providing professional advice and individualized services, we aim to ensure the easy set-up, smooth running and successful conclusion of ventures. We encourage the students to get to know one another and establish relationships that will support them throughout their stay in South Africa.

Year Founded: 2000