African Internship & Volunteer Opportunities:
General Databases:
South Africa:
Going Global: Accessed via the Middlebury only resources of the Career Services
website. It offers information on both jobs and internships by country, including links to
resources on South Africa.
This would be a valuable first step for students interested in working in South Africa, in
addition to job listings it also has general career advice for how to approach and apply for
jobs and internship within the Region. This site will be most helpful for students looking
at the possibility of working long term in Africa or hoping to intern with an African
company or organization rather than an international group.
Students can also search by city (within the US or Canada) or by company or industry.
Internabroad.com: by accessing the South Africa portion of the site students can search
a list of over 100 internships on a variety of topics.
For a complete list of internship opportunities see:
http://www.internabroad.com/SouthAfrica.cfm
Volunteerabroad.com: by accessing the South Africa portion students can search a list
of over 300 volunteer opportunities with a wide variety of organizations.
For a complete list of volunteer opportunities see:
http://www.volunteerabroad.com/SouthAfrica.cfm
US Internship Databases
Internships-USA: Offers an extensive database of internships based both within the US
and working internationally. A comprehensive list of internships can be accessed through
the link to internship series online. Internships are listed by category and descriptions are
given both of the nature of the internship and the requirements for applications.
This site would be most useful for students looking for internships within a specific field
of study. Once they select this field, internships are listed by location.
Internships.com: A more general internship database which requires students to create a
login before they begin searching. Instructions for how to create a profile are available
via the Middlebury only section of the CSO website.
http://www.internships.com/
General Resources:
These are more general career/volunteer databases with a high concentration of jobs that
focus on Africa related issues. They list opportunities both in Africa and opportunities
based within the United States.
Idealist.org: This online database is run by Action Without Borders and offers
information about a wide variety of career, internship, and volunteer opportunities
motivated towards the common good.
The database can be found here: http://www.idealist.org/if/h
Africa South of the Sahara: While the main focus of this site isn’t to offer internship or
volunteer opportunities abroad, it does provide a list of links to other organizations with
programs in or related to Africa.
Internship opportunities can be found at:
http://www-sul.stanford.edu/depts/ssrg/africa/internships.html
National Consortium for Study in Africa: Based out of Michigan State University, this
site provides a list of organizations working in Africa along with some general resources
on finding and applying for internships abroad.
http://www.isp.msu.edu/NCSA/volteer.htm
Specific Internships/Volunteer Opportunities:
US Based:
Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont: A traditionally subjugated and
oppressed Muslim and cultural group in Africa, the Somali Bantu community have had
limited access to formal education and the job market in the U.S. and at home. The
Somali Bantu Community Association of Vermont is a unique, self-sustainable
organization "for the community, by the community," which aims to improve the lives of
Somali refugees in Vermont through a variety of programs: English classes, women's
leadership, youth recreation, community support etc. Middlebury College students will
assist the SBCAVT in the ESL program every Saturday from 12pm-2pm in a teaching
assistant capacity. ESL experience is not required because many of the Somali adults are
pre-literate. We only have two major requirements:
* Be COMMITTED to volunteering in Winooski (near Burlington) at least two Saturdays
a month.
* Be extremely FLEXIBLE, patient and willing to help in whatever way you can.
IMPORTANT: We are particularly in need of volunteer drivers or those who have
College licenses for cars/7-passenger vans. The current arrangement is that we will take
the bus to Burlington at 9:50 am on Saturday, be picked up around 11:45 am to travel to
Winooski and return to Middlebury on the 5:00 pm bus. This will change once we recruit
enough drivers. Contact Shen at pyoong@middlebury.edu if interested, and please visit
http://www.somalibantuvermont.org
Global Citizen Journey: Peace project volunteer, based in Settle Washington.
Description:
Are you dedicated to creating peace in the world? Would you like to engage in a
powerful project that makes a difference? Would you like to develop meaningful
relationships with people from Africa?
Join Global Citizen Journey creating this Liberia project, when we will bring 48 Liberian
delegates (a woman, youth and tribal elder) from a different ethnic group) together with
16 U.S. delegates in an challenging experience of citizen diplomacy and grassroots
democracy. This volunteer opportunity can be found via idealist.org (search volunteers
section with keyword Africa).
AALV: The Association for Africans Living in Vermont is a small social-service agency
that provides a support community to assist and support African families living in
Vermont. While the organization doesn't offer any specific internship or volunteer
opportunities Middlebury students have worked with them in the past. This might be a
good opportunity for students looking to do some service work in the area while
attending Middlebury.
For more information see the AALV website:
http://www.africansinvermont.org/about.html
Africa Based Programs:
Ethiopia
Save the Children is offering an internship in program development and management
support. Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Deputy Country Director
(Programs), the intern will work with the program department to support Save the
Children’s development programs in Ethiopia. The intern will play a support role in
contributing to the development of programs at a challenging and exciting time of growth
and transition. More information on this internship can be found via the Going Global
database (found in the midd only section of the CSO website), search Africa with
keyword internship.
Sierra Leon:
Practicum: Challenges to Peacebuilding in Sierra Leone (January 11-27, 2010)
The Monterey Institute’s Dr. Puspha Iyer, assistant faculty member and coordinator for
the conflict resolution academic specialization will lead a January practicum on
peacebuilding in Sierra Leon
Deadline: October 16
More information can be found via MOJO
Kenya:
FSD Internship Opportunities: The Foundation for Sustainable Development offers
internship opportunities for motivated students interested in careers in development. The
internship program in Kenya offers opportunities to work in Microfinance, environmental
issues, health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, community development,
and human rights. FSD works with nearly 40 community based organizations within the
regions of Kakamega and Mombasa. Internships can vary in length from 9 to 52 weeks.
More information can be found here: http://fsdinternational.org/country/Kenya
Uganda:
FSD Internship Opportunities: The Foundation for Sustainable Development offers
internship opportunities for motivated students interested in careers in development. The
internship program in Uganda offers opportunities to work in Microfinance,
environmental issues, health, youth and education, women’s empowerment, community
development, and human rights. The FSD works with over 30 community based
organizations within the regions of Jinja and Masake. Internships can vary in length from
9 to 52 weeks.
More information can be found at: http://fsdinternational.org/country/Uganda
Mark Bisanzo '98 runs a small ER clinic in Uganda, in the past students have interned at
his clinic through Global Emergency Care Collaborative. For more information on his
work see:
http://www.missiondoctors.org/news/letters/bisanzo.html
Malawi
World Camp for Kids: Through the World Camp volunteer program participants travel
to rural schools and street shelters to teach students and teachers about HIV/AIDS
awareness, environmental issues, and gender equality. Volunteers work in teams of two
and rotate through various teaching responsibilities. Volunteers are also given the
opportunity to the unique culture of Malawi and take time some time off to further
explore the area.
More information on World Camp for Kids and how to apply can be found at:
http://www.worldcampforkids.org/themalawiprogram.htm
Academic Programs with Internship/Volunteer Opportunities
CIEE Cape Town Service Learning program:
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Fully integrated “holistic” service program that combines a strong academic
program and service to the local community with integrated activities designed to
support the academic service-learning goals, both in and out of the classroom
Cultural activities, including visits to local theater, music, and dance productions,
as well as visits to museums, rural cooperatives, and cricket and rugby matches;
excursions to sites of cultural importance in Cape Town and in the Western Cape
Students design and implement capstone project based on community needs and
personal interest
More information can be found at :
http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=1735#1rightForYou
CIEE Ghana:
General program info:
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Directly enroll in a wide range of courses, including West African performing
arts, Twi language, and African Studies, or take a Development Studies Track
Contribute to Ghanaian intellectual, cultural, economic, and social life
Get extensive support from CIEE-trained “U-Pal” students
Have the opportunity to participate in community service, volunteering,
internships, or an independent study project
Enjoy excursions to such places as Kumasi, Dodi Island, Elmina, and Cape Coast
More information can be found at:
http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=137#1rightForYou
Info about internship:
http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=137#2internship
Volunteering: http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=137#4immersion
Development Studies Track which includes internship:
http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=137#1program
CIEE Botswana:
General program info:
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Language and culture practicum to build a bridge between language and
experiential learning; community engagement and independent research
opportunities
Wide range of direct enrollment courses for students in social sciences, natural
sciences, humanities, and engineering and technology
Program activities to introduce students to Botswana’s rich biodiversity
Excursions to such places as the Gaborone Game Reserve, National Museum,
Kolobeng ruins, the Jwaneng diamond mine, and the Okavango Delta
http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=1784#1rightForYou
Internship info (for full-year students only):
http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=1784#1learn
Volunteer info: http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=1784#1learn
CIEE Cape Town Arts & Sciences:
General program info:
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Wide range of University of Cape Town courses; study alongside African
students
Community service through a township homestay, CIEE and UCT programs,
independent study opportunities, and a Habitat for Humanity project
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Cultural activities, including visits to local theater, music, and dance productions,
as well as to museums, rural cooperatives, and cricket and rugby matches;
excursions to sites of cultural importance in Cape Town and in the Western Cape,
such as the Cape Peninsula
http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=134#1rightForYou
Volunteering info:
http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=134#4cultural
CIEE Stellenbosch:
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Courses in arts, social sciences, and language alongside South African students
Opportunities for community service through CIEE and other campus programs
Extensive CIEE excursions that introduce students to the political, economic,
cultural, and environmental transformations impacting South Africa today, as well
as excursions to various sites of cultural importance around the Western Cape
province
Cultural and educational activities, including visits to local theater, music, and
dance productions, as well as to museums, rural cooperatives, and rugby matches
http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=1756#1rightForYou
Volunteer info: http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=1756#4cultural
CIEE Senegal:
General program info:
http://www.ciee.org/study/programOverview.aspx?pID=136#1rightForYou
Internship/community service info:
http://www.ciee.org/study/programAcademics.aspx?pID=136#2internship
University of Cape Town's SHAWCO volunteer work/service learning program:
http://www.uct.ac.za/apply/intlapplicants/semester/overview/services/