Apply for an Internship with VACorps. VACorps is an award-winning professional internship program based in Cape Town, South Africa. It is one of the world’s most trusted internship programs thanks to our embrace of a single purpose— it intends to help you discover a gateway to your dream career. VACorps will be your ally during an adventure in South Africa that is certain to inspire personal and professional growth in ways you never thought imaginable. At the conclusion of your program, you will view the world with a fresh perspective and South Africa will remain in your heart forever.

The VACorps Internship program model embraces a work-hard, play-hard approach to your future career and life. It will place you at an internship that will help you enrich your professional perspective and also coordinate weekly activities that will immerse you in the local culture and let you socialize with like-minded adventurers.

Why intern with VACorps?

This program specializes in finding Cape Town internship opportunities that will satisfy your academic, professional and intellectual needs. Central to our program philosophy is the concept of mutually beneficial experiential learning, through which the intern, partner organization, and the communities they serve, have the opportunity to learn, grow, and develop in dynamic and positive ways.

• Tailor-made internship placements in all fields of interest.
• 24/7 Support. Safety net throughout your time in Cape Town and willing to assist you every step of the way.
• Weekly Cultural Excursions that are included in your program cost.
• Program Housing: all the interns have the option to live together in the program neighborhood of ‘Obs’.
• Program extras: from Xhosa-language lessons to 10-day VAC Travel trips, they have your African adventure covered!

Application Steps

• Browse the categories and submit the Get Started form.
• Schedule an information session with our Admissions Team.
• Complete the Application Forms.
• If successful, receive your official program invitation and pay a refundable deposit.