Description

Like many previous volunteers, you can join one or more of our rewarding Wildlife or Conservation projects and open your eyes to new adventures, new friends, and an experience that will capture your heart and mind.

Work with Africa's endangered animals, help to rehabilitate African penguins, spend time on a game reserve, get involved with conservation work in the Kruger area, or join an established research team dedicated to protecting Great White Sharks, the choice is yours!

For a fully immersive wildlife experience, we also offer an exciting 4 week Wildlife Ranger Course where you will spend your time in the African bush learning a wide range of new skills that will enable you to track and identify everything from elephant to scorpions!

Qualifications

No previous experience is required as all training will be provided.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD 195 per week

Program Fees Include:

Most projects include:
* Airport collection and drop-off
* Accommodation throughout your stay
* All project transfers
* Project fee and donation
* A welcome brief from a member of the project team
* Most projects include meals
* An attractive certificate recognizing your contribution
* Advice and support from our experienced team during your stay
* Our booking service for attractions, events and tours

Many projects include free activities or tours, and with others you have the option of adding an extra week in Cape Town which includes the following:

* Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off
* A welcome brief from a member of the AVIVA team
* Accommodation at AVIVA House in Cape Town, with self-service breakfasts
* A full-day Peninsula tour which includes lunch, visits to Hout Bay, Chapmans Peak Drive, Cape Point, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and much more. An incredible day rich with history and some of the worlds most beautiful scenery.
* A half-day Cultural tour, a fascinating introduction to South Africa's recent political history before and after Apartheid, includes highlights of Khayelitsha, South Africa's second largest township after Soweto
* A full-day tour to the beautiful mountains of the Cape Winelands including the Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch regions. Chocolate, Cheese & Wine tastings and lunch are included.

If required, extra nights can be added to your stay to meet your flight dates for only R130 per night. This may help you to take advantage of any cheaper flights that arrive in South Africa before your planned arrival date.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

* 83% of our volunteers are females * 70% of our volunteers are aged between 16 and 25 years * Our eldest volunteer (so far) was 72 years of age * AVIVA have hosted volunteers from over 50 countries since 2002, including students, teachers, nurses, pilots, doctors, vets, retirees, policewomen, social workers and a wide range of other backgrounds.

Age Range

16+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 3-10

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 working day

AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa's Mission Statement

AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa.

Year Founded

2002