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Trusted Community Programs in South Africa

by: Good Hope Volunteers

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Volunteering in a social context allows you to work with children and vulnerable communities throughout South Africa. You will really make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. Social volunteering will place you in children’s homes, schools, and local groups, devoting your time and energy to making a difference in the community. Projects in this category are run by individuals and...

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Program Highlights

Contribute your time and skills through Good Hope Volunteers, a local, leading and independent provider of meaningful, handpicked volunteer projects.

Benefit from our more than 15 years of experience in supporting only volunteer projects that make a true difference in communities throughout South Africa.

Receive assistance and guidance throughout your stay from our volunteer coordinators.

Choose the right project through detailed descriptions, photos, videos, and testimonials.

Join our projects that depend on outside support and are situated in areas suitable for international volunteers.

Quick Details

Locations
  • South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
  • All Nationalities
  • All Nationalities
  • All Nationalities
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.92

Total Reviews

9

This trip is incredible!!

by: Yuxi Liang - ChinaProgram: Trusted Community Programs in South Africa
7

The month in South Africa is really beyond my exception. I thought it may be boring or difficult to spend this month, but this trip is incredible!!! I was kind of stressful because of last school year and some tests, the time in Africa gave me a time get rid of the pressures and even all the technologies. There was no signal and sometimes the electricity didn’t work. I’m so pleasure to live there for that month. The kids were nice and patient to help me to skate and play with me, the local pe...

Accommodation

Learnd a lot

by: Jasmin Pfluger - SwitzerlandProgram: Trusted Community Programs in South Africa
7

It was a very good experience for me. I learned a lot about the people how they live there, about the culture and how blessed I am in Switzerland. I had issues with the communication between Hulda/ Raymond, the schools and me. What I really loved was to work with the kids. They are amazing and mad my day better. Sometimes the facilities/ infrastructure were a little bit difficult at the schools. One school don't have a field where we could play and the teachers from the school complaint, w...

Great experience

by: Vero P - AustriaProgram: Trusted Community Programs in South Africa
10

Being part of "the Surfer Kids" was such an amazing experience. The program really has a great impact on the kids and teaches them valuable life skills. Spending time with the kids and getting to know them was incredible and I also got to improve my surfing skills. I can definitely recommend it!!

Program Details

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Locations

  • South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • All Nationalities
  • All Nationalities
  • All Nationalities

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • In-Country Transportation To & From Project

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

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