Description

For those seeking an internship placement working in the field of healthcare, there are a number of possibilities in the Cape Town area. This is a very popular and highly competitive internship opportunity because interns are given incredible access to the South African healthcare system.

With a population estimated at approximately 3,5 million people in 2007, Cape Town's public health projects and community clinics have a busy time serving the needs of this constantly growing population. Depending on your area of focus within healthcare (e.g., public health, pre-medicine, dentistry), we will place you at the appropriate health project. Throughout the course of your internship, you will get the opportunity to interact with patients and experienced healthcare professionals. Previous interns have work alongside a nurse, doctor, social worker, dentist or public health professional and are well utilized at their site.

Read our program testimonials to find out why this is such a popular internship experience.

Highlights

All public health and pre-medical internships are facilitated through the Volunteer Adventure Corps professional internship program. A few highlights of our internship program are as follows:

- We are an internship program that only accepts the most serious and professionally focused applicants. Our participants work full time and are expected to make an impact at their internship sites. 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.

- Outside of your internship, you will be able to participate in our program's free weekly Friday Excursions. Excursions take place in the afternoon and are an optional, yet highly recommended, way to see a new part of the city every week while socializing with other interns in the program. The following are examples of previous Friday excursions: surfing lessons at Muizenberg Beach, hikes in Table Mountain National Park (Lion's Head, Boomslang Caves, Elephant's Eye, Constantia Nek, Cecilia Forest), wine tasting in Constantia, chocolate tasting in Franschhoek, picnics in Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, champagne sunset cruises in Table Bay Harbor and the list goes on!

- All interns participate in a comprehensive 2-day arrival orientation.

- We offer regular community service volunteer opportunities.

- We offer free weekly Xhosa classes (one of South Africa's 11 official languages).

- We assist all our participant with the location of housing in Cape Town.

- We offer 24-hour support and assistance.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a background in pre-medicine, public health or the biological sciences. Alternatively, candidates must have relevant fieldwork experience (e.g., basic ambulance license).

Intern Types

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4-6 weeks

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

Volunteer Adventure Corps's Mission Statement

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. Ultimately, we want you to have an incredible experience in Africa while gaining the type of professional exposure that will be one of the first talking points in any job interview.

Year Founded

2006