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Volunteer in South Africa and experience all the different colors of the "Rainbow Nation"! Visit vibrant and multicultural cities and work with underprivileged children in the townships of Cape Town and Johannesburg. Do you want to use your language skills? Great! Teaching English in local schools is perfect for you. Not a fan of big cities? The endless plains and plateaus are home to the most...
Volunteer in South Africa and experience all the different colors of the "Rainbow Nation"! Visit vibrant and multicultural cities and work with underprivileged children in the townships of Cape Town and Johannesburg. Do you want to use your language skills? Great! Teaching English in local schools is perfect for you. Not a fan of big cities? The endless plains and plateaus are home to the most famous wildlife, and the coastlines offer amazing beaches and plenty of marine life. Get ready to work with the Big 5, such as elephants, lions, and rhinos, with big cats in general, or even the great white shark! What makes this African country particularly interesting for volunteers is the variety of areas you can volunteer in, such as helping projects with wildlife conservation, protecting ...
Program Highlights
Help protect the Big 5, and do your part in wildlife conservation.
Upgrade your teaching skills by providing education for underprivileged children.
Join a Great White Shark conservation project and experience one of the largest predators.
Become a surfing or sports instructor and take children out of settlements to teach them valuable life lessons.
Use your medical experience and work with clinical staff to provide healthcare to the local communities.
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
- 9-12 Weeks
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
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- All Nationalities
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The (not so) great white shark conservation project
by: J Y - United StatesProgram: Best Volunteer Programs in South AfricaBriefly, the “Great Projects” great white sharks South African program may be alright for teenagers and mid-level or untrained/moderately trained, budget conscious college or possibly even graduate students seeking a thrill and a travel opportunity, however, if you are well educated, have a profession that you are taking time from in order to obtain a real opportunity to volunteer in a way that allows you to truly give back and assist constructively with shark conservation and/or if you are look...
Hi Jen, as we are not The Great Projects, here is a statement by the coordinator of the TGP:<br/><br/>Hi Jen,<br/>I am sorry you did not enjoy your time on The Great White Shark Project but was glad to help you depart early and also provide you with ...
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Agriculture
- Animal Welfare
- Childcare & Children
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 3-6 Months
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Some Accommodation
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
- Resume
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
- Physical Exam/Health Records
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