Trusted Social Programs in Cape Town

I volunteered in Christine Revells Children’s Home in Athlone. It was the most wholesome, exciting and enjoyable 8 weeks of my life. Between exploring Cape Town’s obvious tourist attractions to spending my Thursday's in Observatory at beer pong to trying to decide where to take the children in Wednesday’s, I feel like I explored so much of the beautiful place. I’ve met amazing people from South Africa and I know will be in my life forever. I still keep in touch with those I met that were also volunteering in Cape Town and we always talk about how much we miss the magical place. Working in the children’s home changed my life for the better. The laughs and fun I had with the all the staff there only made me respect them more than I already did. Myself and two other volunteers would take a few children out on our day off inn Wednesday and bring them some place they’d never been before! It was a way for us to get to spend uninterrupted time with the children but also to explore a new place we hadn’t been before! It was the highlight of my week trying to see which children to take out and where to go. Can’t express into words how much I miss the staff, all of the children and Cape Town in general. Couldn’t recommend this project more as it definitely changed who I am for the better. The only downfall to my trip is that 8 weeks was too short so I’m currently planning my return!

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I was glad to be a part of this wonderful project that impacts other’s lives directly. This experience has changed my life forever. To be in contact with a different culture and different people and to live their lives for 2 weeks was amazing. You get to see those kids that don't have many opportunities in their lives but are always happy and with a smile in their faces. This is absolutely incredible to see how privileged we are and to appreciate everything that I have. They are amazing and it's awesome to see them challenging themselves every day with the surfing and skating - with no fear of anything. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this amazing initiative. I could refresh my soul and now my energy is totally different, I can feel it. Thanks for everything I recommend 100% this project and I'm totally sure that it’s going to change your life forever.

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To be a volunteer in South Africa is something everybody should do at some time in their life. You feel helpful and the children teach you more than anything else. I will certainly be back.

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I like the way how you can choose and combine different options of your program (school, volunteer, free time). Of course it depends on your program. On the whole it was a nice experience for me. Unfortunately, I was not informed in advance, what exactly is in my project. So it was not quite as expected, which disappointed me a little. The information from the volunteer itself you get very shortly before. It's a great experience to meet new people and make friends. And of course to trainee to speak english fluently.

i had the best time in Cape Town. The people were great and there were so many things to do that it was endless to get to know everything. It was one of the best experiences of my life. I am sure going to return. The natural resources that are available are amazing. The landscapes and the sky were my favorite things.

My experience in Cape Town was definitely much more than I was expecting in many aspects. First of all, the people are very friendly and receptive all the time. The social activities offered by the school were fantastic and they were the best way of knowing more about the history of Cape Town as well as knowing more about the people, and a great way of visiting different places. The volunteer experience at Woodside Care Centre will be forever in my heart! I was lucky to have the chance of working in a place full of love and generosity with fantastic people around me. More than this, I had the chance of taking part in another volunteering project once a week "OBS Pasta Kitchen" was a very touching opportunity of meeting people, sharing experience, and helping to serve food to homeless people. Summarizing, the environment is beautiful, the vibration is fantastic, and the people are amazing! Cape Town will be always in my heart.

Doing volunteer work in Cape Town for me was a great and challenging experience that changed my view of the world. I really involve on both my social and spiritual side. When I was with the kids on both volunteers work that I did during my staying in Cape Town, I saw that they needed attention and love, so I gave this two simple things to them and always was a grateful sensation that I felt. If you love to stay with give and give a little of your time to them, please, do volunteer work. You will see how grateful and beautiful this kind of work is.

I decided to come to Cape Town very spontaneously and consequently did not know what to expect at all. When I arrived I immediately fell in love with the city, its beautiful views and beaches. I especially enjoyed the combination of working in the morning and discovering Cape Town in the afternoon. This way I didn’t only experience Cape Town as a tourist but also got the chance to talk and interact with people from here and other countries. Thank you so much for the last 4 weeks I had an amazing time!

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Visiting South Africa was a dream, and I couldn't turn it into reality in a better way than I did, because the volunteering project provided me a more complete vision of it. I was able to connect with amazing people, who showed me their culture and I learned a lot from the kids who I had the honour to play with at the Children's Hospital. I miss them every single day since I came back... Good Hope Studies provided me an excellent residence, and the social club activities are also great, because I got to know everything that I planned to and even more! I met incredible people and visited the most beautiful places I've ever been to. I can't wait to go back to Cape Town, because I truly feel that my heart belongs to this city.

It was amazing for me! My best experience. I met a lot of great people and I improved my english. Thank you for all and i wish to go to South Africa again. I loved all the teachers, especially Maz, who helped me a lot!