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Missionvale Care Center, South Africa

by: KHAYA Volunteer Projects

8.86 (51)

The Missionvale Care Center operates in the extremely poor informal shack land township of Missionvale in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Founded by Sister Ethel Normoyle, from humble beginnings, under a tree donated by a resident of Missionvale, it has grown into a center that provides love and care for the poor, with particular emphasis on those living with HIV/AIDS. The center services, which ...

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Program Highlights

Be part of a team of South Africans and the staff of a care center.

Get hands-on work done and gain international experience.

Learn and see what challenges the community of Missionvale is facing.

Experience living and working in South Africa and explore its beauty on weekends.

Customize the program to your needs, interests, and talents.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • AIDS
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
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Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • Kiwi
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.81

Total Reviews

51

Experience of a lifetime

by: Fleur de Groot - NetherlandsProgram: Missionvale Care Center, South Africa
7

The day and weekend trips i have done and seen amazing stuff. I really loved experiencing what it is like to live in another country and culture than that which i am used to. I also met some amazing people.

Impressive

by: Maud Blokzyl - NetherlandsProgram: Missionvale Care Center, South Africa
7

Getting to know new people who i became friends with. The happy, grateful and appreciative people in Missionvale. Jeff and Arlene were so kind to us. Amazing weekend trips. I learned alot and i will never forget.

Unforgettable

by: Femke Stoffels - NetherlandsProgram: Missionvale Care Center, South Africa
7

Meeting new people with different interests. Experience volunteer work. I will never forget all the stories and people i have met. I enjoyed the weather the project and everything that i learned about myself. i am happy with the organization.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • AIDS
  • Childcare & Children

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Wifi Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living

Salary & Compensation

none

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Resume
  • Written Application

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