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Greenpop

The Greenpop Foundation, a Cape Town-based environmental NGO, is at the heart of “Treevolution”, a  movement where people and nature thrive together.

Greenpop’s urban greening projects focus on planting fynbos gardens and trees in city spaces, complemented by school-based eco-education workshops. Their forest restoration program is dedicated to planting trees, clearing invasive vegetation, and collaborating with communities to protect indigenous forests. In addition, they also craft creative eco-education curricula and awareness campaigns, occasionally running engaging nature-based events and experiences. From getting your hands dirty running local projects to assisting in consulting for global organizations, you will be joining a dedicated nonprofit that turns ideas into impact. 

Greenpop was founded in Cape Town in 2010 and has since worked across Sub-Saharan Africa to empower thousands of people around the world to get active (not anxious) about the future of our planet.

Check out our internships with Greenpop

NGO Event Coordination Internship Cape Town

Open for applications

NGO Event Coordinator Internship

  • February - April
  • Cape Town, South Africa
  • Event Management, Logistics, Budgeting, Communications
Use your event coordination and planning skills to help organize an environmental action summit.
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Photography internship

Open for applications

Media & Design Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Graphic Design, Photography, Videography
Design flyers, certificates, poster, and other graphics for an environmental NGO.
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creative writing internship

Open for applications

Creative Writing Internship

  • Min. 12 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Content Writing, Digital Marketing, Creative Communication
Sharpen your writing skills and build a portfolio while being part of a green cause.
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Fundraising and Business Development Internship

Open for applications

Fundraising Internship

  • Min. 8 weeks
  • Cape Town, South Africa OR Remote
  • Fundraising, Reporting, Research, Communications
Learn about strategic development in a nonprofit context and assist with fundraising activities.
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Why Intern with Greenpop

Find out from our previous interns how internships with Greenpop can jumpstart your professional career and expand your soft skills.

Somehow the world got bigger and smaller at the same time during my internship. Things seem more complex, but the ability to have an impact now truly feels within my reach. Thanks to Roots Interns for making this experience possible.

Ivy, American – Northeastern University

Creative Writing Internship, South Africa

Roots made the whole process of finding and traveling to an internship abroad very smooth. They booked my accommodation in Cape Town and arranged my airport transfer so I didn't have to worry about anything when I arrived. They always instantly replied to my endless questions about the internship, my host organization, South Africa, and literally anything else I was curious about. Moreover, they also suggested amazing things to do while I was interning in Cape Town. They were a very reliable source of information for when I needed advice for activities and beyond. To be honest, at first I... See More

Abdul, Syrian – American University of Beirut

Creative Writing Internship, South Africa

I guess not many graphic design students think about doing an internship with a nonprofit or social enterprise, but I’m certainly glad I did. This internship gave me the opportunity to work with a motivated, young team that has inspirational and creative ideas to change their community. The freedom and the way of working in this structure were really empowering. This working environment made me eager to jump on a plane to South Africa to continue my remote internship in-person. Cape Town is a vibrant city that is surrounded by a beautiful landscape of mountains, beaches, and forests. I had... See More

Marie, German – Stiftung Universität Hildesheim

Media & Design Internship, South Africa