- South Africa
- Cape Town
Frequently asked questions
You can apply to Internships with SAVE Volunteering by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
Internships with SAVE Volunteering requires participants to be at least 18 years old.
The program runs for 12 weeks.
Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in hotels.
Internships with SAVE Volunteering is located in Cape Town, South Africa.
About Program
South Africa receives millions of tourists every year thanks to its beautiful white beaches, exciting sports activities, and diverse wildlife. As our organisation grows, so does our family, and we want you to be a part of it.
This internship programme places you within SAVE’s community development, education and conservation projects across South Africa. Interns support classroom assistance and mentoring, youth development, agriculture and food security initiatives, conservation operations, and project administration. With structured mentorship and meaningful responsibility, you gain practical field experience while contributing to ethical, impact-focused programmes that strengthen local communities and sustainable development in Southern Africa.
Our interns immediately become part of our family and are integral for the smooth running and impactful work that is being done.
Program Highlights
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Marketing
- Medical
- Sport and Youth Development
- Pre-Vet
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Location
Cape Town is a port city, the legislative capital of South Africa, the most southern city in all of Africa, and referred to as the "Mother City". It is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, reflecting its role as a major destination for immigrants and expatriates to South Africa.
