Public Health Internship in South Africa
Get hands-on experience in health and well-being education in one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Cape Town, South Africa.
Durations:Â 4 - 12 weeks
40 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
If you have a keen interest in making an impact through health education in Africa, this internship is for you. It’s your chance to work alongside an international team of experts, interns, and volunteers in Cape Town, as you help increase access to health and well-being education. You’ll earn valuable work experience while contributing to positive change in underserved communities.
Grants available for up to usd10000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on community development programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 28 Feb.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Visit a farmer's market
Hout Bay lookout
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Sunset on the sand dunes
Hiking around Hout Bay
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Seal spotting at Hout Bay harbour
Soak up the views along Chapman's Peak Drive
Visit a farmer's market
Hout Bay lookout
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Sunset on the sand dunes
Hiking around Hout Bay
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Seal spotting at Hout Bay harbour
Soak up the views along Chapman's Peak Drive
Connect with our alumni
Want to connect with some of our past participants about their adventures? Get in touch with hundreds of friendly ambassadors all over the world who would be more than happy to answer any questions.
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