Location
- South Africa
- Knysna
Length
1 week
General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Dec 16, 2019
5 travelers are looking at this program
About Program
A new unique volunteer experience in South Africa for those interested in issues around sustainable development, geography, natural sciences, permaculture, environmental management and disaster management. During this week you have the opportunity to make an impact in an area that was devasted by wildfires recently: help plant thousands of trees, build using eco-methods, and help with landscape restoration activities.
You’ll immerse yourself in the social and ecological situation in the area, increase your eco-awareness and celebrate together with changemakers from around the world. It's an adventure for active citizens who want to change their world.
This program is a great short volunteer program in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa on the Garden Route. Also a great add-on to an internship, academic summer course or your summer holiday.
This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with Roots Interns for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
Our mission is to place candidates from around the world, with organizations around the world. We welcome applicants from any background to apply for any of our internships. All placements are made based on skill qualifications and a passion for nonprofit work.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Our mission is to place candidates from around the world, with organizations around the world. We welcome applicants from any background to apply for any of our internships. All placements are made based on skill qualifications and a passion for nonprofit work. As many of our internship destinations are in developing countries, please be aware the LGBTQIA+ laws and cultural acceptance will vary based on each location.
Neurodivergent Support
Our mission is to place candidates from around the world, with organizations around the world. We welcome applicants from any background to apply for any of our internships. All placements are made based on skill qualifications and a passion for nonprofit work. If you need any additional support, contact us to discuss on an individual basis what internship options may be best suited for you.
Accessibility Support
Our mission is to place candidates from around the world, with organizations around the world. We welcome applicants from any background to apply for any of our internships. All placements are made based on skill qualifications and a passion for nonprofit work. If you need any additional support, contact us to discuss on an individual basis what internship options may be best suited for you. As many of our internship destinations are in developing countries, please be aware that the accessibility support available will vary based on location.
Impact
Sustainability
Having started off as the offshoot of an urban greening project, Roots Interns has always been aware of our environmental impact. That's why we work with projects and accommodations that are also actively aware of their impact and striving to make a positive difference. By consciously choosing partners that have sustainable practices in place, we can work towards balancing out any impacts on the environment with equally positive actions.
Ethical Impact
Roots Interns was built around a need for qualified interns in the sustainable development sector. Whether supporting environmental or wildlife conservation or social development, our internships leave a tangible positive footprint on people’s lives and their environment. Working at a grassroots level ensures that the needs of host communities are always at the forefront, no matter the specific cause. Many of our partners support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, further aligning our internships with creating sustainable change. We take great pride in the impact our interns create with the organization they work with and the connections they're able to make in new locations and cultures.
Program Highlights
- Help restore a natural area after a devastating wild fire.
- Planting indigenous trees, assisting with eco-building projects, and contributing to landscape restoration.
- Increase your knowledge on environmental topics through workshops and talks.
- Be part of an energetic program on the world-famous Garden Route in South Africa.
- Learn valuable life lessons and skills to take back home and apply throughout your life.
