Volunteer in Surfing in South Africa

I love going surfing with the kids all afternoon. I've learned that no matter what our family/financial situation is, always be humble and kind to others like the children we are with every day. Volunteering will allow you to immerse yourself in a new culture, learn a lot from the locals and make lifelong friends. But most importantly it will allow you to grow.

IVHQ was very helpful and informative. The local team was all very nice and helpful and provided me with the best knowledge for my experience. It was one of the best experiences of my life. In terms of food, the cook was lovely and the food was delicious. I had so much fun with the kids on the beach and in the water. And seeing the areas underprivileged children come from was very impactful to me.

I have so many fond memories of the time. I am very grateful for all the great people I met during the time and the friendships I made. All the activities we did together (such as a safari tour, bungee jumping, swimming with seals, trip to Cape of Good Hope, wine tour in Stellenbosch etc.) were among the best things about the stay. We all got along so well and the atmosphere made it feel like a family. I miss the time and the country South Africa very much and I am looking forward to hopefully be back soon. I love the social connection with the other volunteers. The program provided me opportunities to connect with others who share similar interests and values as me, helping me to build my social networks and strengthen my relationships. Go for it! It will definitely enrich you on some level and bring you great experiences. It doesn't matter where you are or what project you are doing with the right people it is all fun and I guarantee that if you are open to new cultures and personalities you will always meet the right people.