Exciting Human Rights Internship in Cape Town South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: Year Round

Description: This organization, formed in 1955, is a human rights organization, which provides para-legal advice to disadvantaged individuals, groups and communities. The organization works through provision of legal services, research, legislation monitoring, publication, training, campaigns and networking.

The aims of the Centre are to promote the constitutional entrenchment and protection by law of human rights for all; equal access to justice for all; the establishment of democratic and accountable government; an awareness of the roles of civil society as well as the state in the achievement of social and economic justice and monitor infringements of political and socio-economic rights and how the rights of women are effected. They focus largely on social security rights, especially retirement provision, child support benefits, unemployment provision and disability provision. They provide education and advice to approximately 40,000 people annually, who are part of the most disadvantaged. Their services are focused to respond to the needs of the poor, especially women, the unemployed, the children, the disabled.

The organization take on volunteers and interns in the fields of Law, Marketing, Research and Socio-Economic Development. Tasks will be allocated to the interns depending on their study field, knowledge and fields of interests. Law students will be involved in Human Rights Law and paralegal services and Marketing/Economic students will be required to look at the social-economic impacts on poverty and development, through performing various administrative, research and related tasks.

Highlights:
-Training provided in one of the top Human Rights organizations 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, organization 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 organize weekly meetings and affordable and exciting monthly weekend trips for all 'Magisters' and friends of Magister
-If you are interested in traveling 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:
-A strong interest in NGO work and an understanding thereof
-A background in either Law, Research,Economics, Human Rights or Social Science
-A flexible, openminded attitude and respect for other cultures

Cost in US$: 600

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 to 35

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript
• 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