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Best Volunteer Programs in South Africa

by: Volunteer World

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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...

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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.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300, $600-900, $300-600, $1250-1500, $900-1250, $1500-2000, $2000-$5000
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Welfare
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
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Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

8.28

Total Reviews

1

The (not so) great white shark conservation project

by: J Y - United StatesProgram: Best Volunteer Programs in South Africa
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Briefly, 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...

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Volunteer World responded to this reviewAugust 28, 2018

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 ...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Welfare
  • Childcare & Children

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 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

$100-300, $600-900, $300-600, $1250-1500, $900-1250, $1500-2000, $2000-$5000

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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