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Youth Social Work Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

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Gain practical social work experience during this exciting internship program in Cape Town, South Africa. You'll be part of a community center in Masiphumelele, a township on the outskirts of the city that provides a safe and stimulating space for up to a hundred children every afternoon. Many of these children have experienced different levels of trauma, and as an intern, you'll assist the progra...

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Program Highlights

Gain valuable work experience in social work and youth development.

Be part of an uplifting social development program in one of Cape Town's townships.

Make a real difference in the lives of children who visit the center each day.

Be part of an experienced and dedicated team of social development professionals.

Explore Cape Town and its stunning surroundings during weekends off!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 3-6 Months
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Counseling
  • Orphans
  • Social Work
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Guidelines:
  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica
  • Antiguan & Barbudan
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Recognitions

Innovative New Program, Intern Abroad Winner 2022Innovative New Program – Intern Abroad Finalist 2022

Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

9.11

Total Reviews

6

Volunteering in the project was beyond amazing. The community is so welcoming and really eager to make change. Working with the youth and watching them grow and achieve their goals was probably the best part. Feeding the community and putting a smile on hundreds of faces makes all the hard work pay off. Will definitely be coming back!

I was unsure of what to expect when I touched down in South Africa. I had high expectations but was a little unsure of myself in the new country. After about a week or two I felt much more comfortable with my work and began to feel very fulfilled with what I was doing. The children of the Ubuntu Centre are incredible. They are so inspiring and helping them with their homework, cooking them food as well as playing games and setting up activities for them was something I was more than happy to do....

Social work internship

by: Mattdevens - United StatesProgram: Youth Social Work Internship in Cape Town, South Africa
10

The internship has been absolutely amazing and life changing. I not only worked with lovely people, but I made some life long friends along the way as well. It was great to have been exposed to the wonderful culture of South Africa and it is something I will never forget. Working here in Cape Town has impacted me so much that I definitely plan to come back and visit in the near future to see all the great faces I have met here.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Counseling
  • Development
  • Psychology

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 1-3 Months
  • 3-6 Months
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • Albanian
  • American
  • Andorran
  • Antarctica

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Phone/Video Interview

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