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Urban Farming Internship in Cape Town, South Africa
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If you love getting your hands dirty and growing food for others, this Urban Farming Internship is just for you! At this Urban Farming Internship, you'll be part of a grassroots organization that creates and maintains organic food gardens at homes, schools, and communities around Cape Town. As an intern on this program, you'll mostly be assisting with planting, harvesting and maintaining the gardens at schools. Other than overseeing these day-to-day operations, you’ll have the freedom to take initiative and work on other projects that allow you to explore all aspects of urban farming. Moreover, the community gardens you’ll be working at serve a large educational purpose so you’ll be able to assist with hosting workshops to educate people about urban farming and its benefits. This internship is a great way to learn about - and experiment with - organic farming while spreading its uses to communities that can benefit greatly from them. You’ll not only be helping provide food to communities, but you’ll also have the chance to immerse yourself in South African culture and explore all the wonderful sites the country has to offer.
If you love getting your hands dirty and growing food for others, this Urban Farming Internship is just for you! At this Urban Farming Internship, you'll be part of a grassroots organization that creates and maintains organic food gardens at homes, schools, and communities around Cape Town. As an intern on this program, you'll mostly be assisting with planting, harvesting and maintaining the gardens at schools. Other than overseeing these day-to-day operations, you’ll have the freedom to take initiative and work on other projects that allow you to explore all aspects of urban farming. Moreover, the community gardens you’ll be working at serve a large educational purpose so you’ll be able to assist with hosting workshops to educate people about urban farming and its benefits. This internship is a great way to learn about - and experiment with - organic farming while spreading its uses to communities that can benefit greatly from them. You’ll not only be helping provide food to communities, but you’ll also have the chance to immerse yourself in South African culture and explore all the wonderful sites the country has to offer.
Program Highlights
Learn about organic food gardens, and their value in a South African context.
Take initiative with garden projects and enjoy hands-on field work.
Be part of a grassroots ecological nonprofit.
Live and work in Cape Town, a hugely vibrant and stunning city surrounded by mountains and oceans.
Explore and adventure in South Africa during your free time.
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Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Development
- Education
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Agriculture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
- Nutrition
- Organic Farming
- Social Work
- All Nationalities
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Urban farming cape town
September 10, 2024by: sarahvI worked for two months at urban harvest Cape Town. I’ve learned a lot from this experience, about urban greening, but also the logistics and the whole process of installing food gardens. However, this internship lacked a bit of guidance on the workplace, and I would say it is more of a spring-summer internship (I was there from june-september, which is winter in Cape Town and the rain impacted my tasks). This internship is perfect for people who are enrolled in a food sustainability programm/education. The intern should be independent and be willing do to a lot of problem solving on their own. I’m
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Fields
- Agriculture
- Development
- Education
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Food Science & Nutrition
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sustainable Development
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Community Development
- Education
- Environment
- Nutrition
- Organic Farming
- Social Work
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 9-12 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 5-8 Weeks
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
18+
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo
Starts At
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Wifi Costs
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- In-Country Orientation
- Academic Advising
- Assistance Booking Travel
- Academic Credit
- Letter of Recommendation
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- University Freshman (1st Year)
- University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- University Junior (3rd Year)
- University Senior (4th Year)
- University 5th Year or More
- High School 5th Year or More
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
- Some college credit, no degree
- Trade/technical/vocational training
- Associate degree
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Online Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly will I be performing my internship?
In the heart of Cape Town, you will be volunteering between school gardens and nurseries, kitchens, and workshops. Your goal will be to foster the enthusiasm in young learners to learn more about gardening and eating healthy.
Do I need previous experience in urban farming?
For this internship in urban farming you don’t need to have any prior experience in farming or working in a garden. Having a keen interest in learning by doing and a willingness to help is what is most important. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and someone who likes to solve problems by taking initiative and implementing solutions.
Do I need to bring any gardening tools or will they be provided?
Throughout your internship, any tools and supporting materials for managing the land will be provided. If you choose to bring a specific tool to help you in your work in the, that’s up to you!
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If you love getting your hands dirty and growing food for others, this Urban Farming Internship is just for you! At this Urban Farming Internship, you'll be part of a grassroots organization that creates and maintains organic food gardens at homes, schools, and communities around Cape Town. As an intern on this program, you'll mostly be assisting with planting, harvesting and maintaining the gardens at schools. Other than overseeing these day-to-day operations, you’ll have the freedom to take initiative and work on other projects that allow you to explore all aspects of urban farming. Moreover, the community gardens you’ll be working at serve a large educational purpose so you’ll be able to assist with hosting workshops to educate people about urban farming and its benefits. This interns...
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Ready to Learn More?
If you love getting your hands dirty and growing food for others, this Urban Farming Internship is just for you! At this Urban Farming Internship, you'll be part of a grassroots organization that creates and maintains organic food gardens at homes, schools, and communities around Cape Town. As an intern on this program, you'll mostly be assisting with planting, harvesting and maintaining the gardens at schools. Other than overseeing these day-to-day operations, you’ll have the freedom to take initiative and work on other projects that allow you to explore all aspects of urban farming. Moreover, the community gardens you’ll be working at serve a large educational purpose so you’ll be able to assist with hosting workshops to educate people about urban farming and its benefits. This interns...
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