Description

This internship offers 12 weeks training near Cape Town with a GVI dedicated staff mentor to ensure that you maximise your placement, cultural and learning activities, followed by a work placement in South Africa for either 3, 6 or 9 months. You will undertake teaching and training workshops, gain an internationally recognised certificate in Team Leading and assist with the running of the program. You will undertake various different activities such as teach in the communities, coach sports or general childcare, and you will shadow GVI field staff. Typically, you will be working with healthy as well as mentally and physically disabled children aged between 12 months and 12 years, contributing to basic education, childcare, sports and creative play projects. This internship aims to allow the participants great personal and professional development and the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of underprivileged children. Paid and unpaid jobs may be available for qualifying candidates at the end of their internship.

Highlights

* Developing your personnel management
* Leadership and teaching skills through formal training presentations
* Gain an internationally recognised BTEC certificate in Team Leading
* Living in beautiful Cape Town and is surrounds and working each day in townships and local communities
* Understanding local indigenous culture, local travel and adventure and cultural activities

Time set aside for university work if required.

Qualifications

Applicants do not need specific qualifications or experience. GVI's comprehensive training program will provide volunteers with all the skills, including practical communication and classroom management skills. Participants must also be enthusiastic, adventurous, have a good sense of humour and be respectful of the host country and its culture.

Intern Types

• Sustainable Development
• Social Sciences
• Social Work
• Sociology
• Psychology

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please see GVI website for cost details.

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of Varies

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

GVI's Mission Statement

Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded

1998