Social Work Internship in a Children's Home in Cape Town

Magister South Africa offers a Social Work internship placement or volunteering opportunity at a children's village in Cape Town. Interns and volunteers will be assigned to a house and work alongside a house mother. They will assist the children in their daily lives and help coordinate their welfare and activities. These can include helping children with their morning schedule, doing after-school activities, and serving as a mentor and guide. Participants who are still studying can also assist with tasks according to their study requirements. In a village, 8 to 10 children are cared for in small family-type homes and are raised like brothers and sisters. The village opened its doors to orphaned children in 1994 and is currently home to 141 children. To qualify for this program, you need: * A background in Social Work, Youth Development, Education, or simply the desire to make a difference in a child's life * Previous experience working with children preferred, either on a work or personal level * Enjoy teamwork and would like to make a significant contribution to the organization * Good English * Able to interact well with individuals from different cultures