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2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in South Africa

Join the amazing 2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in South Africa - Cape Town, work at a Childcare/Social Welfare Center, travel around during free time/weekends with fellow volunteers

Highlights

  • Volunteer in Childcare, Teaching or Sports Development Program
  • Weekend Safari Trip included in the itinerary
  • Work alongside local staff and supervisors
  • Teach kids and design creative/interactive games for them
  • Get to travel & explore during free time/weekends with fellow volunteers
  • Enjoy walking tours in Cape Town, go for a hike at the Table Mountains and more
  • Experience the Garden Route Drive, “African Sunset” at Sedgefield, a trip to the Outeniqua Mountains
  • Experience the Cango Wildlife Ranch in the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn
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Overview

Be a part of 2 Weeks Special Volunteer Program in South Africa and experience the best that the country has in store for you! This program has been essentially designed for those who want to have an authentic experience in South Africa, but don’t have much time to spend there. This will be an opportunity to meet other volunteers from different parts of the world and explore each other’s culture and customs. Working as a volunteer, you can make a significant difference in the lives of the underprivileged people and also know more deeply about their way of life.

In short, this ‘2 Weeks Special Program’ will enable you to be a part of a meaningful volunteer project and also take you for a tour of Cape Town as well as a thrilling jungle safari. Soak in the beauty of the place, get some Instagram-worthy shots and enjoy to the fullest.

Volunteers can choose to be part of Childcare, Teaching or Sports Development projects under this program.
 


Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteer Work Schedule

Volunteers working for childcare and social welfare program in Cape Town will be expected to fulfill the following tasks on a daily basis; 

  • Feeding, clothing and playing with the children

  • Assisting children with homework

  • Meal preparation and assistance in general activities at the project

  • Involve the children in art, craft, dance and drama activities


Itinerary

Itinerary


Project Requirement

Project Requirement

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project. Participants should have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. Volunteers need to be flexible, open-minded and have a passion for working with children. You should also be proactive and have an ability to take initiative  All volunteers must provide a clean criminal background check report prior to joining the program.

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Living

Living

Volunteering Solutions makes great efforts to provide best of living standards to its volunteers. In Cape Town, our international volunteers are picked up from the airport and put in volunteer houses or with host families, equipped with all modern amenities. We also make sure that we help our volunteers with their local requirements, sightseeing or weekend tours.

Airport Transfer

Volunteers are picked up from the Cape Town International Airport by a representative and transferred to the volunteers hostel accommodation by a shuttle transfer. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in South Africa will have to arrive at the accommodation on own and will not be provided with a pickup.

Orientation

A half day orientation will be provided by the local staff on the program start date. The orientation would cover topics such as introduction to the program,General information about South Africa,Safety Tips / Guidelines,customs,health guidelines, communities, projects, host families, support services, travel and tours.Participants also receive a Walking City Tour which is a 2 hour walk around the City Centre area.

Accommodation

Volunteering Solutions arranges accommodation for volunteers in a Volunteer hostel or in home stays in local communities. The Volunteer hostel is a dormitory-style accommodations situated in Observatory area of Cape Town.The rooms in the hostel typically have 4-8 people per room.The Observatory accommodation is located in a beautiful suburb of Cape Town, about 20 minutes from the city center. The hostel is perfectly situated close to shops, restaurants, public transport, and some of the best beaches in the world! The areas are also very safe. 

Living in the hostel is a “once-in-a-lifetime experience” because you will meet and live with many other volunteers from all over the globe. It’s a great opportunity to make lifelong friends and learn about different cultures. Each day you will travel to your project, usually by mini-bus taxi which is a very cheap and efficient way to travel in Cape Town, and is also a lot of fun! After you finish your project for the day you usually spend your evenings doing different activities with the other volunteers in the house like, movie nights in the lounge or having a braai, which is a South African barbeque.

When staying with a host family while volunteering in South Africa you will live in one of the local communities of Cape Town. There you will experience life of a typical South African family which will be a great cultural experience. You will travel a short distance to your project in the morning and in the evenings you will spend time bonding with your host family. On the weekends you can either spend your leisure time with your host family or book yourself into a backpacker in town to explore the city centre during the day and experience Cape Town night life. 

Meals

Volunteers staying at the hostel accommodation are provided with self-service breakfast at the hostel on weekdays (Monday – Friday).Supplies such as cereals,eggs,bread with various toppings, coffee/tea, selection of fruits are provided.Lunch, dinner and weekend meals are not included but can be eaten out at any of the affordable eateries or ordered to home as well. Volunteers can also purchase supplies locally and prepare meals in the house kitchen.

For those staying in a host family, you will be provided 3 meals a day, prepared by your host. Breakfast before your project, a packed lunch to take with you and a delicious home cooked meal for dinner.

During your Free Time

Cape Town has so much to offer for travellers and there is a lot to do on the weekends and during the free time. Volunteers usually take the Garden Route tours on the weekend or explore the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. You can also do a full day Cape Point Tour and head south to Cape of Good Hope. On a free day you can do a trek upto Table Mountain or just chill out at the Waterfront area. There is a lot to do and you will never have a dull day in the beautiful city of Cape Town.


Dates

Dates

November

17

24

December

01

Available

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Costs

Duration
Program Fee
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2 Weeks $795
Extra Week $175

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment.

Inclusions

  • Comprehensive Pre-departure guide
  • Assistance from In country support staff
  • Airport pickup from Cape Town international airport 
  • Program orientation and walking tour of Cape Town
  • Accommodation in a Volunteer Hostel 
  • Daily breakfast at Volunteer Hostel
  • Volunteering in Cape Town region
  • 2 Day Wildlife Safari Tour

Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Visa Fee 
  • Return Airport Drop(Can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Daily Project Transportation 
  • Vaccinations
  • ​Any other personal expenses

FAQ's

Accommodation and Living

Can I know more about the home-stay facilities?

What if I have my own accommodation? Can I still volunteer for the project?

Are there more expenses once I arrive in South Africa?

Can vegetarians be accommodated?

Where can I change my money in Cape Town? Are there ATMs in the city?

How do I get to the program location?

Would I have free time during my program? Can I do sightseeing during my program?

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Application and Program Details

For how many hours do I have to volunteer in a day?

Are there any necessary requirements to participate in the Cape Town, South Africa volunteer programs?

When do I need to arrive in Cape Town for my program? What will happen once I arrive in Cape Town?

Can I volunteer as part of a group?

What are the Program Locations in Cape Town?

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I haven’t traveled or volunteered abroad before. Can I still be a part of VolSol?

How long will it take to process my application? Will my application be accepted?

Does VolSol provides with a reference or a certificate after program completion?

Health and Safety

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Flights and Visa

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