Urban Greening and Horticulture Internship in South Africa
Program Overview
Intern in this urban greening and horticulture project, which is aimed at promoting environmental awareness within African communities and fighting climate change. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in these areas. You will work with a fast-growing environmental social enterprise on a project that inspires people from all over the world to enjoy greening. Established in 2010, the organization has already planted 18,000 trees in 200 beneficiary schools and deforested areas.
As an intern, you will collaborate with specialists in their field and follow a varied schedule depending on the project’s current needs. You could help with tree care and vegetable growing at the tree nursery or assist in the planning and participating in planting days.
To join, you must have experience in gardening and vegetable growing as well as have had some practice identifying trees and seed propagation. You must also have attempted a study in a related field and have a keen interest in environmental issues. You are asked to bring your own laptop if possible.
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Program Highlights
What's Included
Quick Details
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
- Building & Construction Projects
- Community Development
- Environment
- Grassroots Organization
- Human Rights
- Tree Planting
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
Updated Jan 15, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Eligible Nationalities
- American
- Australian
- Austrian
- Belgian
- British
- Canadian
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dutch
- English
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hawaiian
- Hungarian
- Icelandic
- Irish
- Italian
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Polish
- Scottish
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Spanish
- Swedish
- Swiss
- The Vatican
- Welsh
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Other
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Written Application
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
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What is the role of the urban greening and horticulture intern?
You will work alongside specialists within your area of interest - so roles can vary depending on your experience or area of study. However, all participants can expect to assist in local planting days that involve the whole community, research and gather data, and assist in and manage sustainable workshops to further educate children in the importance of the job!
Do I need any qualifications to do this internship?
No qualifications are required; however, this internship would be ideal for professionals or students that study horticulture, botany, landscaping, social sciences, ecology, or any other related field.
Why intern in South Africa?
South Africa is a great place to intern in urban greening, due to its diverse landscapes. Besides work, you can spend your free time on the beautiful beaches or climbing mountains to marvel at the beautiful view.
I want to volunteer in South Africa, but do I need a visa?
Yes, you will need a visa to intern in South Africa, however, to make things easier, Kaya’s placement advisors can help you prepare any documents you need before going on your trip.
What skills or interests should an intern have for this internship?
If you have any of the traits below, then you might just be the perfect fit for this internship;
- passionate about conservation
- eco friendly motives and values
- wish to inspire others on environmental issues
- interest in reforestation
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