Volunteer Healthcare Project in South Africa
by: GVI
Volunteer on a program in a colorful township just outside Cape Town, educating child-minders, parents, and children on the importance of eating well and general hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs. These fun and interactive workshops are set up in an informal environment, with topics like the identification of symptoms for general childhood diseases such as chickenpox, mumps, diarrhe...
Volunteer on a program in a colorful township just outside Cape Town, educating child-minders, parents, and children on the importance of eating well and general hygiene practices to prevent the spread of germs. These fun and interactive workshops are set up in an informal environment, with topics like the identification of symptoms for general childhood diseases such as chickenpox, mumps, diarrhea, dehydration, colds, and flu. Approximately 75,000 children in South Africa die before the age of 5. This program aims to target as many people in local communities as possible in an attempt to increase the levels of knowledge about healthy eating and general hygiene practices.
Program Highlights
Volunteer and live in an attractive village close to Cape Town and Stellenbosch.
Gain direct exposure to local culture and communities in South Africa.
Enjoy optional side trips to Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point, wildlife safaris, and vineyards.
Conclude your program with a trip to the Garden Route and Kruger National Park.
Contribute to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
- Health
- Health Care
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- All Nationalities
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A time I will never forget!
by: Jazz Moreno - United StatesProgram: Volunteer Healthcare Project in South AfricaI actually was in South Africa this past summer through my University and we worked with GVI. It was amazing. It was 100% the best summer of my life. GVI gave me the opportunity to immerse myself in new cultures and connect with people I wouldn't have been able to do before. Forever grateful for the opportunity I had. Those children and the women in the township I worked with taught me so much. I loved every part of that experience.
Overall I had a great experience!
by: Marielle - United StatesProgram: Volunteer Healthcare Project in South AfricaOverall I had a great experience! GVI is a great organization and the staff is good. I wish certain things had been more organized/ planned but it taught me to go with the flow and be more open minded.
I wouldn’t trade it for anything else.
by: ZoeProgram: Volunteer Healthcare Project in South Africai had an amazing experience, to be able to interact with the people within the community and have dinners with them and ask them questions to understand their lives through their lense was such an amazing opportunity. I’ve learned so much from the community of Zola. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else. I would love to have another opportunity like this.
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Development
- Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2021,Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Families
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Welcome Dinner
- In-Country Transportation To & From Project
Accommodation Options
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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