Psychology Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

I decided to volunteer in Cape Town as part of my university degree. The experience has given me so much knowledge about the grass root of mental health issues and will greatly assist me with my future career. I worked at the GLO House, where I helped to run an after school program, created a sensory garden and assisted in the local creche. The organisation was extremely well run and looked after me well, catering to all of my needs. I build incredible relationships with all of the kids along wi...

My time as an intern was absolutely amazing. Frances set up a program for me to work in a women’s safe house twice a week, and once a week at a recovery center. The program she made put me doing things that helped me gain more experience in the field of psychology I want to have a career in. Coming to South Africa, I believed I would be giving so much to a community in need. I thought I would help to make a difference. Instead, my experiences here provided me with so many new skills and realizin...