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Trip | Volunteer in South Africa
Environmental Internship at an NGO in Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
Computer proficiency
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: environmental internship at an NGO in South Africa
The organization is a social business that believes greening and sustainable living can be fun and accessible for all. They believe in inspiring a greener, more conscious, inclusive movement and do this through tree planting projects, green events, education, social media, voluntarism and activating people to start DOING! The companies’ mission is to green under-greened areas and combat deforestation in southern Africa. They plant trees on behalf of companies, groups, travellers and individuals wanting to invest in a greener future and improve the lives of communities in areas affected by lack of resources. On top of planting trees, the company strives to make eco-consciousness accessible, fun and popular so that a greener movement is inspired. The organization started in September 2010 and has since planted almost 10000 trees in over 140 beneficiary schools, crèches, orphanages, old age homes, community centers as well as deforested areas. The organization accepts interns & volunteers, whereby interns are mainly involved in the running of the company and volunteers get involved in practical implementation of tree planting & education in the field.What to expect
Beschreibung: Auslandspraktikum im Umweltschutz in Kapstadt, Südafrika
Office Intern As a intern, you will be involved in most areas of work within the company, so that you will gain all-around experience in running a social enterprise. Please note that your work and responsibilities are dependent on your experience and interests, as well as on the project we will be focusing on at the time, but the interns main tasks will likely include:- Marketing: Run promotions, research marketing opportunities, assist with developing marketing plans, manage printing process
- Social Media: Boost the company’s online presence by updating Facebook and Twitter and by writing blogs
- Communications: Assist in putting newsletters together, answer emails, handle relations with clients and beneficiaries
- Operations: Set up logistics for planting days at schools and help monitor the trees that have already been planted
- Project Co-ordination: Assist in co-coordinating planting education programs at schools and community centers around Cape Town
- Fundraising: Assist in developing fundraising strategies, help implement fundraising campaigns
- Research: Research sustainable systems approaches to the work, ways for the company to expand etc
- Administration: Offer support to daily administration tasks, including creating and maintaining spreadsheets, assisting with accounts, and handling email correspondence
- Practical experience in running projects
- Experience in fundraising
- A firm grasp of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google docs (and perhaps Photoshop)
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative
- An eagerness to learn and explore
- A flexible attitude
- A keen interest in and knowledge of environmental issues
- A love for trees!
- Anyone can join the Organization, as long as you’re 17 years or older and in good health.
- (participants younger than 18 require written parental consent)
- Be part of an interesting, inspiring organization
- Lunch every working day included
- Supportive Environment
- Learning experience about running an environmental social business
- Get to know the local communities
- Be part of a better green future!
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Internship abroad program
Arrival at the Airport
Arriving in a new country is always exciting. We want your arrival to be as relaxed as possible. Upon special request, you will be picked you up at the airport and will be brought to your host family or your shared flat. A driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. If you cannot find a flight at the desired date, don’t worry. You can choose another one a few days earlier or later.
Orientation program
Within the first days of your arrival one of the team members of our partner organisation will visit you and show you around. You will get to know the country and its people and you will be informed about Do’s and Dont’s. Your local contact person will also provide useful hints for a better starting point in a new lifestyle. You can also join in a language course if you so desire.
Your internship starts
On the first day of your project, you are usually accompanied by a member of our local partner who will answer all of your questions. The further project days your local contact person will always be available for you via phone if you have any concerns or issues to share with somebody.
Free time & weekend
The weekend is totally yours! You may ask your local contact person from our partner organisation about upcoming events, sights, shopping tips or other must see’s. On some days there will be field trips organized by our partner organization. We recommend you to join them as it is always fun to experience a new country with others.
Departure
You shall contact your local contact person a few days prior to your departure to inform about options for your airport drop-off. It will not be included in the services of the internship programs, but our partner organization will help you organize it.
Ready to get started?
Environmental Internship at an NGO in Cape Town, South Africa
Flexible dates
from 8 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
1490 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Our partner organizations all established a broad network of several lodges, guest houses, apartments or shared flats, which can be organized for you. No matter what king of apartment or room you desire, all rooms meet the required standard. If you so desire, our partner organization can arrange an accommodation in the centre of the city or outside. In the end, it is up to you, which room or apartment you want to rent during your stay abroad. The mediation process will approximately take 1 to 3 weeks.
How does the organization request work?
If you have already decided, which project you want to join, our partner organization will look for an accommodation which is close to the project and they will check availabilities. If you have any special demands, please make a note in your registration form. If our partner found an appropriate accommodation, you will receive more information and pictures.
How can I benefit from the accommodation service of Studentsgoabroad?
You will not only save a lot of time making use of our professional placement services. Moreover, you avoid disappointing situations such as arriving in a new country, in an apartment you have never seen before. Our partner organization will have a look at every room and will check its standards. In general, all accommodations meet the standards regarding cleanness and equipment. Our partner organization has established a broad network of contacts which are reliable and safe. We will confirm your accommodation prior to your arrival.
Which services are included?
- Search for an appropriate accommodation according to your demands
- Availability check for your stay abraod
- Assisting you in the booking process
Our Service
Internship abroad service - what's in and what's not in
Services for your internship abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it:
What’s included:
- Individual internship placement according your desired branch and time
- Contractual procedures between the company and the applicant
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Orientation on site through a staff member
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
Optional additional services:
- Arrangement of accommodation
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Organization of a rental car or scooter
What’s not included:
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
- Local transport
- Food and beverage
Our local team
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Our local team
Your coordinator in Cape Town
"My name is Jana Williams, I am originally from Germany, but living in South Africa for 8 1/2 years. Nearly 6 years of those I stayed in the mother city of Cape Town. I am now managing all internship and volunteer placements for Studentsgoabroad Cape Town. During my studies of Social Work I did internships abroad myself. I have been to London, India and even in Cape Town which was 12 years ago. While still living in Germany I started placing interns in Southern African countries and always enjoyed this activity. This activity is interesting, exciting, versatile and most of all positive, as a stay abroad always enlarges the personal horizon.