Food Security Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

If you're interested in food security and organic farming, this internship opportunity is made for you! Be a part of a nonprofit organization that concentrates on ensuring access to safe, nutritious, and affordable organic food for South African kids. They primarily work in school gardens growing organic food; by doing this, they are promoting healthy eating, self-sufficiency, and natural food-growing methods to the children and faculty. Therefore, as a Food Security intern you’ll be helping develop ways for the schools to optimize the products they receive from their on-site edible garden. You’ll take on different roles during this internship such as assisting in growing the food in the gardens, as well as facilitating and developing eco-education workshops, which teach both students and teachers about organic gardening, fresh food, and nutrition. This is a great opportunity to share your love for healthy eating, get your hands dirty, and enhance your CV all in one. To top it all off, you'll be based in Cape Town - a stunning and vibrant city that will offer plenty of exciting things to do during your free time.