Refugee Work Internships in Cape Town
Program Overview
South Africa didn't start formally recognizing refugees until 1993, yet it's now home to one of the largest refugee and asylum-seeker populations in the world. Unlike many countries, there are no refugee camps here, people live and survive largely on their own in urban areas, which means the social services supporting them carry an outsized weight. That's the environment you'll be working in as a ...
South Africa didn't start formally recognizing refugees until 1993, yet it's now home to one of the largest refugee and asylum-seeker populations in the world. Unlike many countries, there are no refugee camps here, people live and survive largely on their own in urban areas, which means the social services supporting them carry an outsized weight. That's the environment you'll be working in as a refugee work intern with VAC.
You'll be placed with an established NGO working directly with refugees and asylum seekers, helping equip them with practical, technical skills for employment and supporting the launch of income-generating ventures aimed at real economic self-reliance. Depending on your placement, you might also get involved in advocacy and lobbying with relevant government departmen...
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- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
- Anthropology
- Camp Counselor & Trip Leader
- Communications
- Counseling
- Criminal Justice
Updated Sep 9, 2026
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Guest House
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- Short Term
- 1-3 Months
- 3-6 Months
Starts At
- 4-12 weeks: $3,175
Refund Policy
Other
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- Depending on your placement, you could be helping refugees build practical and technical employment skills, supporting income-generating ventures, assisting with advocacy and lobbying efforts, or contributing to fundraising that sustains refugee support programs.
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