Description

Volunteer abroad in South Africa! There are literally thousands of NGOs in and around Cape Town that are working to provide services. Positions are available with literacy campaigns, HIV/AIDS clinics, orphanages, public health education programs, schools for street children, a charitable organization working with cancer prevention, youth programs, HIV/AIDS, an orphanage for refugee children, a children's home, a home for seniors, a home for abandoned and terminally ill children and hospital assistance.

Participants assist with all aspects of the programs to gain a well-rounded understanding of the organization and their challenges: Administrative tasks, fundraising, event planning, grassroots organization, program coordination and implementation.

Highlights

Famous for its sparkling white sand beaches, diverse African wildlife, exciting outdoor sports and multicultural population, South Africa is a colorful country brimming with excitement and adventure: Surfing, wind surfing, sand boarding - you name it! South Africa is home to over 44.6 million people from at least 20 distinct ethnic groups and the country has 11 official languages.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Program Fee USD695, rent ranges from USD250-USD350

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

* Airport Pickup in Cape Town
* Orientation Upon Arrival
* Work Placement
* Activities
* In-country coordinator available 24/7

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no typical international volunteer. We work with people from all over the world and a variety of backgrounds. We have placed volunteers ranging in age from 18-81. Successful volunteers are flexible, upbeat, energetic and inquisitive.

Age Range

18 and up

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

International Volunteers's Mission Statement

International Volunteers is the volunteer branch of ELI Abroad, a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, founded in 2001, that partners with organizations from around the world making a difference in their communities. We work closely with these groups to ensure that our volunteers get meaningful experiences at reasonable prices. We have something for everyone: whether you want to teach in Ghana, work in an orphanage in Nepal, animal rescue in the rainforest of Ecuador, medical clinic in South India, or study in a university in Buenos Aires.

Year Founded

2001