Psychology Internship in Cape Town, South Africa

I decided to volunteer in Cape Town as part of my university degree. The experience has given me so much knowledge about the grass root of mental health issues and will greatly assist me with my future career. I worked at the GLO House, where I helped to run an after school program, created a sensory garden and assisted in the local creche. The organisation was extremely well run and looked after me well, catering to all of my needs. I build incredible relationships with all of the kids along with all the staff. I have so many happy memories from all aspects of the experience including my accommodation, my work, day trips, social life and so much more. Roots were incredible at organising this whole trip for me and my mentor was very supportive, checking up on me weekly. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!

I went there without any expectations and I ended up being in a beautiful place, with very friendly people, surrounded by nature and the ocean, amazing food, beautiful night skies and sunsets, and unforgettable wildlife experiences. I highly recommend this marine science internship.

My time as an intern was absolutely amazing. Frances set up a program for me to work in a women’s safe house twice a week, and once a week at a recovery center. The program she made put me doing things that helped me gain more experience in the field of psychology I want to have a career in. Coming to South Africa, I believed I would be giving so much to a community in need. I thought I would help to make a difference. Instead, my experiences here provided me with so many new skills and realizing my true potential. I learned so much more from the women at the Safe House than I could have ever expected. What they gave me was a new mindset of what resilience and strength truly are. I could not have asked for a better experience, and I know that my short time here will open so many more doors for me in my future.