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

Current Volunteer Vacancies

Programme name: Employment Access

Description of volunteer CRITERIA
(experience/ background)

– Creating CV’s and cover letters for clients.
– Answering employment-related queries; assisting clients with job applications and interview preparation (face to face, WhatsApp, SMS, and email)
– Providing administrative support with any other Employment Access projects.
– Conducting entry-level training in Job Readiness, Digital Literacy, English literacy and basic Business Skills, inter alia.
– Minimum Period: 3 months (this position only, all other volunteer/intern minimum periods are 5 months)

Skills

– Excellent administration skills
– PC literate (highly proficient at Microsoft Word, – Excel, and internet).
– Good oral and written communication skills (English essential, French an advantage).
– Interest in interacting with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
– Client-orientated and passionate about serving others.
– Experience in training advantageous or willing to develop this skill.

Please send your application to: ivolunteer@scalabrini.org.za

Volunteer Information Sheet

Volunteer Application Process

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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FULL TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

All placements are unpaid

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ALL ROUNDER

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ENGLISH SCHOOL OFFICE

Providing a specialised English language school for refugees and migrants…

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EMPLOYMENT ACCESS

Employment Access finds sustainable employment opportunities for foreign nationals legally entitled to work…

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UPLEARN

The program provides academic support for 150 students who are mostly refugees…

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WOMEN’S PLATFORM

The Women’s Platform connects women from different countries to foster their…

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ADVOCACY

The Advocacy Programme’s promotes and strengthens the rights and integration of migrants and…

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COMMUNICATIONS

The communications department’s role is to make Scalabrini stand out, tell the stories …

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CHILD AND YOUTH CARE CENTRE

In order for the Scalabrini Centre to run smoothly, we need the assistance of capable…

WELFARE

Welfare assists clients in meeting their basic needs and to offer support to become socially integrated…

SIHMA RESEARCH

SIHMA conducts research that contributes to the development of informed policies…

SIHMA ADMIN & COMMUNICATIONS

SIHMA conducts research that contributes to the development of informed policies…

RYAN MUSSER – ENGLISH SCHOOL OFFICE VOLUNTEER

“Creating relationships with the clients in the English School had a profound impact on my time here at Scalabrini. I was able to talk to clients about their experiences in South Africa. It opened my eyes to another world. I was able to ground myself to what others experienced in reference to my own life.”

PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

We have a limited number of part time positions, the majority of which are through our English School and Bachelor Support Programme.
The availability of these positions depends on the needs of the projects at the time.

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ENGLISH SCHOOL TEACHING

Providing a specialised English language school for refugees and migrants…

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UPLEARN VOLUNTEER TEACHER

The programme supports promising students through their personal experience…

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 Mar 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 Jul 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.