Volunteering At Scalabrini

Volunteer in Cape Town

Volunteering in Cape Town with Scalabrini is a unique experience. Our volunteers make a valuable contribution to Scalabrini and positively impact our efforts and our client experience at the centre.

To apply, send an email to ivolunteer@scalabrini.org.za

Volunteer Application Process

All placements are unpaid

INTEGRATION PATHWAYS

Focuses on supporting livelihoods, self-sufficiency, and self-reliance for individuals…

WELLBEING & DEVELOPMENT

Focuses on social and psychological
wellbeing for SCCT clients…

CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE

Lawrence House focuses on the care and protection of
children on the move…

ADVOCACY

Advocacy promotes and strengthens the rights and integration of migrants and…

Volunteering at Scalabrini

The Scalabrini Centre receives more than 2000 migrant, refugee and asylum seeker clients each month who access a variety of development, welfare, advocacy and outreach programmes.

Here are just some of the benefits of choosing Scalabrini as your volunteer placement:

Be part of an exclusive network of global volunteers.

Volunteers work directly with clients on a daily basis.

Be part of an exclusive network of global volunteers.

Volunteers are matched to a position of personal and professional interest.

Full and part time positions available.

Volunteering at Scalabrini can count toward university credits.

Due to the sensitive and in-depth nature of our work, we do ask for a minimum commitment of three months from every volunteer, and up to six months for some full time positions. Age, education, experience and language requirements do exist for some positions.

Volunteer Placement Partners

The Scalabrini Centre receives more than 2000 migrant, refugee and asylum seeker clients each month who access a variety of development, welfare, advocacy and outreach programmes. Volunteering with Scalabrini is a unique experience. Our volunteers make up 40% of our staff and are critical in ensuring we can continue to offer our services to the thousands of refugees and migrants who come through our doors. Here are just some of the benefits of choosing Scalabrini as your volunteer placement:

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SOFIA BERGAMO – WELLBEING & DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER

“If I had to define my experience with W&D in one word, I would say “inspiring”: starting every day with a round of hugs and sincere ‘how are you?’, sharing joys and challenges with the team, being able to witness the resilience and determination of people on the move, especially women, as they take an active role in shaping the support they receive, building connections and fostering empowerment – this is what allows us to truly be human beings who walk together.”

Volunteer Experiences

Hear first hand from volunteers from around the world who have volunteered with Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town.

Three Insights on Migration: Samantha Coetzee

2 March 2023

Three insights on migration: Sarita

25 May 2021

The team at The Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town (SCCT) works with migrants and refugees every day. With such deep expertise at hand, we take the opportunity to reflect on migration with them. This month we speak to Sarita, who volunteered with the Employment Access for four months. Sarita saw how harnessing the skills that migration brings could benefit South Africa - and Africa as a whole.

Anya Sass: Advocacy Programme Volunteer

6 July 2020

Read Anya's story, who volunteers for the Advocacy Programme at Scalabrini, providing paralegal advice to clients and undertaking legal research. Her journey into the refugee sector was catalyzed by her experiences during the Syrian conflict - and this volunteer placement will assist her in her goals to become a refugee attorney.