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Internships:Currently, we are recruiting for the following:
Scroll down for more details! (Don’t see an internship or organisation that meets your needs? Please contact us with you’re specific internship desires and we’ll be sure to find an organisation that suits what you’re looking for!) 1.) Artistic Social EducationThis NGO is committed to developing South Africa's capacity for artistic education and youth empowerment. They are seeking to expand their footprint in the artistic education field and need the help of creative, organized and flexible interns. Their annual festivals and educational seminars are aimed at encouraging the use of conscious art exhibits to teach important social lessons about HIV/Aids, the environment and diversity. Ideal Candidate: 2.) At-Risk Youth DevelopmentThis NGO believes in the power of youth. They feel that with the right guidance and love, young people can be agents of change in their own lives as well as in their community. They are seeking an intern who can use their creativity and compassion for at-risk youth to build a better program. While they are looking for marketing help, website redesign, and administrative assistance they are open to implementing new plans for action. They are especially keen to have interns who would like to help with the initial set-up of a new live-in facility for some of the young people who participate in their programme. Ideal Candidate: Why does this matter? 3.) New Mother SupportThis small NGO works to support South African women who are unable to breastfeed by providing them with natural breast milk. They are seeking interns with skills that will help them operate more effectively. They would like help with drafting a new business plan, creating a marketing strategy and revamping their website. They also look for skilled medical personnel that would help with counselling or collections. Ideal Candidate: 4.) Environmentally Conscious & Alternative EducationThis NGO is focused on holistic alternative education that focuses on spiritual well-being, physical health, and environmental consciousness. They are set up in regular primary schools but operate a supplementary curriculum that includes meditation, yoga, and earthworm farming. They are seeking interns who can lend a helping hand with administrative organization, M&E, website redesign, as well as new project implementation. Ideal Candidate: Why does this matter? 5.) Monitoring and Evaluation Intern The organization is looking for an intern with M&E background or interest to help us create and maintain monitoring and evaluation tools and write reports on activities. As the organization continues to grow, we are looking for ways to streamline our offerings and evaluate the efficiency of our efforts and worth. Want to measure the impact. This is crucial for applying for grants!
Seeking an intern who can be self-led and run with creating these tools and systems, and then teaching staff on implementation. Must be sustainable. Perfect way to best contribute to an organization's long-term success. Ideal Candidate
-experienced Why this is important:
While we don’t work directly with South Africans, refugees and asylum seekers are a growing population in South Africa, and issues with immigrants and asylum seekers are always on the national radar. Unfortunately there are not many services available (virtually no government services) to these destitute individuals and they often face xenophobia from locals and discrimination as they search for employment, education and shelter. Our project exists to help as many of these individuals as possible, to try and fill part of the huge gap that exists in services for these people. APPLY NOW6.) Fundraising Intern for Refugee/Human Rights NGO
While we don’t work directly with South Africans, refugees and asylum seekers are a growing population in South Africa, and issues with immigrants and asylum seekers are always on the national radar. Unfortunately there are not many services available (virtually no government services) to these destitute individuals and they often face xenophobia from locals and discrimination as they search for employment, education and shelter. Our project exists to help as many of these individuals as possible, to try and fill part of the huge gap that exists in services for these people. The organization seeks an intern with at least a bit of fundraising experience to help us research and apply for available funding, as we rarely have the resources to do this! As of now, we are funded through small grants and private donations, but need assistance in identifying relevant grants, drafting proposals, and brainstorming on creative ways to secure funding (events, marketing, etc.) Increase in funding will allow us to expand our current services and programmes! Ideal Intern candidate -experienced Why is this important While we don’t work directly with South Africans, refugees and asylum seekers are a growing population in South Africa, and issues with immigrants and asylum seekers are always on the national radar. Unfortunately there are not many services available (virtually no government services) to these destitute individuals and they often face xenophobia from locals and discrimination as they search for employment, education and shelter. Our project exists to help as many of these individuals as possible, to try and fill part of the huge gap that exists in services for these people. APPLY NOW7.) Communications Internship - Development Consultancy
Take advantage of this unique opportunity and intern in-house with our organisation, Creative Consulting & Development Works. We leverage our expertise in communications, fundraising, capacity building, facilitation and research to organisations in the development sector of Cape Town. Ideal Candidate:
-reliable Possible Roles & Responsibilities: +update donor directory Why does this matter? We understand the need for NGOs to receive professional facilitation and guidance at a reasonable cost. Our mission is to harness the skills of interns as well as organisations and equip them with the skills needed to further pursue developmental goals. Our ‘Donor Directory' is a high-level, professionally-driven guide that contains information on funding sources available to the Cape Town development sector. This directory is a free tool that supports organisations looking for sector-specific and job-specific funders. Funding is crucial for further project development and implementation. APPLY NOW8.) Social Work Intern for Refugee/Human Rights NGO Ideal Candidate:
-experienced Roles & Responsibilities
Social work intern—we are starting up a counseling/training programme for the members of our independent living programme, and are looking for an intern with experience in psychology or social work to implement this project. The programme consists of a number of modules on various subjects such as financial management, cooking, relationship skills, home management, etc. which will be very valuable for these youths, and further encourage their independence. Interns would have to plan a curriculum for one or more of these modules and conduct the teaching sessions for the youths, and continue to work with them to implement the skills they’ve learned. Why this is important:
While we don’t work directly with South Africans, refugees and asylum seekers are a growing population in South Africa, and issues with immigrants and asylum seekers are always on the national radar. Unfortunately there are not many services available (virtually no government services) to these destitute individuals and they often face xenophobia from locals and discrimination as they search for employment, education and shelter. Our project exists to help as many of these individuals as possible, to try and fill part of the huge gap that exists in services for these people. APPLY NOW9.) Women and Youth Empowerment Internship
This NGO is focused on strengthening marginalized communities by addressing the needs of women and youth in the Cape Town area. The organisation is specifically concerned with giving these members access to programmes and education related to health, skills training, capacity-building, and personal development. They incorporate entrepreneurship to encourage people in under-resourced communities to utilise readily-available materials to create profit-generating items. They are seeking interns who can lend a hand with organisational and programme support. Due to the sensitive nature of the projects, interns will not engage directly with the beneficiaries, but will offer the organisation back-end support (equally as important). This is a great opportunity for an intern interested in working with an organisation that focuses on self-empowerment and skills-building. Ideal Candidate:
-reliable Possible Roles & Responsibilities:
+fund raising Why does this matter?
In terms of sustainable development and long-lasting impact, offering training and capacity-building support is the most effective approach. Many organisations have implemented projects, but have not enacted systems to ensure long-term sustainability. This organisation accomplishes its mission by sharing responsibility with its beneficiaries and advocates. This shared sense of responsibility is what drives their continued success in equipping participants with much needed skills to support the development of South Africa. APPLY NOW |
