High School Volunteer & Adventure Experience in South Africa
by: GVI
Immerse yourself in a South African township community while supporting our long term projects and experience a unique opportunity to work with local families. Students will work on a construction project with one of our partners, such as one of the township educare centers, for some hands-on practical work improving the infrastructure and learning environment. The exact work will depend on the...
Immerse yourself in a South African township community while supporting our long term projects and experience a unique opportunity to work with local families. Students will work on a construction project with one of our partners, such as one of the township educare centers, for some hands-on practical work improving the infrastructure and learning environment. The exact work will depend on the needs of our partners at the time but typically may involve some basic maintenance and renovation work or painting and brightening up the space with murals or other artwork.
Program Highlights
Go on a wildlife safari adventure in a private South African nature reserve.
Learn about conservation issues in Africa and what a career in conservation is really like.
Visit the famous Kruger National Park and go hiking, climbing, or kayaking in the Drakensberg Mountains.
Live with a group of teens from around the world and make new life-long friends.
Live and work alongside Field Guide Association of South Africa, FGASA, qualified guides, growing personally and professionally by learning from their experiences.
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Outdoor Education
- All Nationalities
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I enjoyed every aspect of the volunteering so much
by: Caroline - IrelandProgram: High School Volunteer & Adventure Experience in South AfricaI enjoyed every aspect of the volunteering so much. It was great to meet other volunteers from all over the world. The coordinators James, Jack and Plemeza were excellent. They made a huge effort to welcome everyone and make them feel comfortable. I was also aware of the close relationships GVI had built with residents within the local community. I felt that GVI were a genuine organization. The were professional and focused on making a real difference. Im sad to be leaving and will miss the plac...
Never felt unsafe during my visit
by: Elizabeth - EnglandProgram: High School Volunteer & Adventure Experience in South AfricaI thoroughly enjoyed my time with GVI Cape Town. All the staff members were very friendly, inspiring and encouraging while on project and when not. The accommodation was very pleasant and i never felt unsafe during my visit. I feel very pleased with the construction work I was apart off (building a greenhouse) and I hope that it will inspire others in the community to do the same.
Life-changing unbelievable experience
by: Peadar - IrelandProgram: High School Volunteer & Adventure Experience in South AfricaAmazing, life changing unbelievable experience. I have learned so much from both our facilitators and our tour guides. The experience of working in many aspects of the society. (Construction, Women's empowerment and Childcare) Showcased to me the social problems existing both in south Africa as a whole and in the townships has really made me value my own possessions in life including any services I have access to in my life
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Community Service & Volunteering
- Experiential Learning
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2017,2018
- 1-2 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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