Community Development Internship in South Africa

Contribute to a variety of impactful community development initiatives to get practical work experience and contribute to positive change in Cape Town, South Africa.

Durations: 4 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours40 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Program information

This is your chance to immerse yourself in one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world while contributing directly to sustainable community development initiatives. Embark on a life-changing journey while interning within the vibrant Hout Bay community, just 30 minutes outside of Cape Town. 

As an intern on this program, you’ll support individuals from underserved communities through health education workshops, social-emotional and academic development initiatives for children, and income-generating projects to empower local community members.

Included in your program, at no extra cost.

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Experience a shisa nyama
Experience a shisa nyama
Visit Africa's largest art collection
Visit Africa's largest art collection
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Snorkel in a kelp forest
Snorkel in a kelp forest
Paddle with endangered African penguins
Paddle with endangered African penguins
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Robben Island
Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site Robben Island
Hike up Table Mountain
Hike up Table Mountain
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