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Migrants and Refugee Charity Internship in Cape Town
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Step into a meaningful role with a non-profit organization in Cape Town dedicated to empowering migrants and refugees through education, employment support, and community integration. This internship offers a unique opportunity to support migration efforts in South Africa, where you’ll assist individuals navigating the challenges of displacement and resettlement. Programs are designed to promote independence through job readiness, language development, and academic support—making this your perfect chance to create real impact while gaining valuable experience. Interns are placed within dynamic, community-focused initiatives such as employability programs and academic mentorship, providing hands-on support in areas like CV building, interview prep, tutoring, and digital skills training. If you're eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to social justice, this is for you. Whether you’re guiding someone through their first job application or helping them stay on track with a degree program, your work will support real progress. Based in one of Africa’s most vibrant cities, this program is as enriching for your personal growth as it is for your professional development.
Step into a meaningful role with a non-profit organization in Cape Town dedicated to empowering migrants and refugees through education, employment support, and community integration. This internship offers a unique opportunity to support migration efforts in South Africa, where you’ll assist individuals navigating the challenges of displacement and resettlement. Programs are designed to promote independence through job readiness, language development, and academic support—making this your perfect chance to create real impact while gaining valuable experience. Interns are placed within dynamic, community-focused initiatives such as employability programs and academic mentorship, providing hands-on support in areas like CV building, interview prep, tutoring, and digital skills training. If you're eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to social justice, this is for you. Whether you’re guiding someone through their first job application or helping them stay on track with a degree program, your work will support real progress. Based in one of Africa’s most vibrant cities, this program is as enriching for your personal growth as it is for your professional development.
Program Highlights
Contribute to education and employment initiatives that support refugee self-reliance
Collaborate with experienced staff and work directly with clients from diverse backgrounds
Develop cross-cultural communication and client-support skills in a professional NGO setting
Support digital learning and job readiness efforts that create long-term change
Live and intern in Cape Town, a culturally rich city with world-famous natural beauty
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Summer
- Spring
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
- Development
- Education
- Human Rights
- International Relations
- Social Work
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Development
- Education
- Human Rights
- International Relations
- Social Work
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- Summer
- Spring
- 3-6 Months
- Fall
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
- Albanian
- American
- Andorran
- Antarctica
- Antiguan & Barbudan
- Argentinian
- Armenian
- Aruban
- Asian
- Australian
- Austrian
- Azerbaijani
- Bahamian
- Bahraini
- Barbadian
- Belarusian
- Belgian
- Belizean
- Bermudian
- Bhutanese
- Bissau-Guinean
- Bolivian
- Bonaire
- Bosnian
- Brazilian
- British
- British Virgin Islander
- Bruneian
- Bulgarian
- Cambodian
- Canadian
- Cape Verdean
- Caymanian
- Channel Islander
- Chilean
- Chinese
- Colombian
- Comoran
- Cook Islander
- Costa Rican
- Creole
- Croatian
- Cuban
- Curacao
- Cypriot
- Czech
- Danish
- Dominican
- Dutch
- Ecuadorian
- Egyptian
- Emirati
- English
- Estonian
- European
- Fijian
- Finnish
- French
- Georgian
- German
- Gibraltarian
- Greek
- Greenlandic
- Grenadian
- Guadeloupian
- Guatemalan
- Guinean
- Haitian
- Hawaiian
- Honduran
- Hungarian
- I-Kiribati
- Icelandic
- Indonesian
- Iranian
- Iraqi
- Irish
- Israeli
- Italian
- Jamaican
- Japanese
- Jordanian
- Kazakhstani
- Kittitian, Nevisian
- Kiwi
- Korean
- Kuwaiti
- Kyrgyzstani
- Lao or Laotian
- Latvian
- Lebanese
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuanian
- Luxembourg
- Macedonian
- Malagasy
- Malaysian
- Maldivian
- Malian
- Maltese
- Manx
- Marshallese
- Martiniquais
- Mauritanian
- Mauritian
- Mexican
- Micronesian
- Moldovan
- Monegasque
- Mongolian
- Montenegrin
- Montserratian
- Moroccan
- multi
- Myanmar
- Nauruan
- Nepalese
- New Caledonian
- Ni-Vanuatu
- Nicaraguan
- Niuean
- Norwegian
- Omani
- Palauan
- Palestinian
- Panamanian
- Papua New Guinean
- Paraguayan
- Peruvian
- Polish
- Polynesian
- Portuguese
- Puerto Rican
- Qatari
- Reunionese
- Romanian
- Russian
- Saban
- Sahrawian, Sahraouian
- Saint Helenian
- Saint Lucian
- Saint Vincentian or Vincentian
- Salvadoran
- Sammarinese
- Samoan
- Sao Tomean
- Saudi Arabian
- Scottish
- Serbian
- Serbian; Montenegrin
- Seychelles
- Singaporean
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Solomon Islander
- Spanish
- St. Barts
- Statian
- Surinamese
- Swedish
- Swiss
- Syrian
- Tahiti
- Taiwanese
- Tajikistani
- Thai
- The Vatican
- Tibet
- Timorese
- Tongan
- Trinidadian, Tobagonian
- Turkish
- Turkmen
- Turks and Caicos
- Tuvaluan
- Ukrainian
- Uruguayan
- Uzbekistani
- Venezuelan
- Vietnamese
- Virgin Islander
- Welsh
- Yemeni
This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Orientation
- Academic Advising
- Assistance Booking Travel
- Academic Credit
- Certificate of Completion
- Internship Placement
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the program fee for this internship?
The program fee covers shared accommodation, airport transfers, onboarding, internship placement, remote support, and a certificate of completion. It also includes WiFi, housekeeping, and access to exclusive local discounts. Flights, meals, insurance, and transport to the office are not included.
How long is the Migrants and Refugee Internship in Cape Town?
Internships run for a minimum of 12 weeks, with options to extend up to 26 weeks. Flexible start dates allow you to plan around your academic or personal schedule. The organization is closed for four weeks during December and January, so placements are paused during that period.
Who can apply for the refugee internship program in Cape Town?
Applicants should be fluent in English, have basic computer literacy, and show a genuine interest in working with multicultural communities. A minimum commitment of three months is required, and while not mandatory, skills in mentoring, education, or admin work are helpful.
What will I do during the refugee internship in South Africa?
Interns support employability training, English and digital literacy, job readiness, and academic mentoring. Tasks range from helping with CVs to tutoring refugee students enrolled in online degree programs. Your exact role depends on your placement within the NGO’s programs.
Are there excursions or activities during the internship?
Yes, interns can enjoy discounted access to weekend activities like hiking, cultural tours, or outdoor adventures. Cape Town offers endless options—from Table Mountain hikes to kayaking or historical site visits—giving you the chance to explore while making a difference.
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Step into a meaningful role with a non-profit organization in Cape Town dedicated to empowering migrants and refugees through education, employment support, and community integration. This internship offers a unique opportunity to support migration efforts in South Africa, where you’ll assist individuals navigating the challenges of displacement and resettlement. Programs are designed to promote independence through job readiness, language development, and academic support—making this your perfect chance to create real impact while gaining valuable experience. Interns are placed within dynamic, community-focused initiatives such as employability programs and academic mentorship, providing hands-on support in areas like CV building, interview prep, tutoring, and digital skills training. If...
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Ready to Learn More?
Step into a meaningful role with a non-profit organization in Cape Town dedicated to empowering migrants and refugees through education, employment support, and community integration. This internship offers a unique opportunity to support migration efforts in South Africa, where you’ll assist individuals navigating the challenges of displacement and resettlement. Programs are designed to promote independence through job readiness, language development, and academic support—making this your perfect chance to create real impact while gaining valuable experience. Interns are placed within dynamic, community-focused initiatives such as employability programs and academic mentorship, providing hands-on support in areas like CV building, interview prep, tutoring, and digital skills training. If...
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