Sustainability Internship in South Africa

What is the Sustainability Internship in South Africa all about?

The Sustainability Internship in South Africa provides a unique opportunity to those wanting to get involved in grassroots projects, fieldwork projects as well as research projects. This internship will give you the opportunity to directly engage with local community stakeholders. Depending on your personal interest and career focus, you will be involved with local NGOs or government agencies in and around Cape Town. The entities we work with promote sustainable social, economic, cultural and environmental development for the local community. Indeed, they might be involved in the green economy sector, local conservation efforts, educational programs, working with communities on food security, climate change and other important sustainable issues.  

Cape Town has a unique environment worth preserving but also has many challenges. For instance, the city still has significant poverty that needs eradication. Also, the current context can be predominantly unsupportive for girls. 

The Sustainability Internship in South Africa will provide you with a meaningful placement with organizations driving positive changes locally around the Cape Town community.

Why choose this Sustainability Internship placement?

• Gain practical insights into your area of study and work alongside professionals with your particular field of interest.
• Receive in-depth training and insights into local South African sustainability issues, whether environmental, cultural or economical.
• Make an impact while connecting with local friends.

Role of the Sustainability Intern

This Sustainability Internship gives interns a chance to make an impact in South Africa by working with a local organization promoting local sustainable issues. Your role and tasks will depend on your areas of studies and interests, but you can be assured you will contribute to the overall mission of your host organization. Each host organization provide interns the opportunity to learn about sustainable development and contribute to making a difference in the environment and economic structure of South Africa.

What skills do I need to be a Sustainability Intern in South Africa?

In order to be accepted as an intern, you will be asked to go through an interview process to determine your eligibility. Flexibility, willingness to learn, dedication, patience and passion for the matter are essential. Interns should more specifically be interested in issues around sociology, conservation, environment, anthropology, community and urban studies, ecology and education.

Travel during COVID times

The health and safety of our travelers and our local communities remain central to our plans for reopening countries and projects. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been adapting our programs and protocols to protect all those involved, and ask for everyone’s patience and collaboration as new rules are implemented in-country. For all projects, new standards of sanitation, procedures and social behaviors are in place, including new health and hygiene protocols and social distancing practices. You can read more here. Each location may be slightly different in the way they operate. We encourage you to inquire to your placement advisor to learn more about your specific project as you plan for your responsible return to travel!

Read all about our project reopening response to COVID-19

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