This project aims to give the adults in the settlements just outside of Cape Town a chance to develop skills in the health, general care, sports and business arenas. The goal is to assist community members in becoming more self-sufficient and to expand their employment opportunities. Volunteers with specific skills are invited to help guide and mentor motivated individuals and provide them with the tools they need to prosper.
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Location of the Project:
Cape Town, South Africa
Project length:
Min 2 weeks - Max 12 weeks
Arrival Airport:
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
Volunteer Work:
Mentoring and teaching adults life, business and sports skills and techniques
Age:
18-80
Important Note:
Volunteer work begins on Mon. Daily transfers between accommodation and project site and a donation made to the local organization are included in the fees.
What's Included
Accommodations:
Shared room in a volunteer house
Food:
Three meals per day
Airport Transfers:
Airport transfers provided on both arrival and departure days
Orientation:
Two-day orientation (Sat-Sun) in Cape Town included upon arrival that includes tours of the area, an African barbecue, and free time for sightseeing. Volunteer work begins on Monday.
Support:
Comprehensive and professional pre-departure travel guidance, 24/7 GoEco emergency hotline, experienced local field team.
What's not Included
Flights, visas (if required), travel health insurance, personal expenses
Cape Town is the oldest city in South Africa and is referred to as the ‘The Mother City’ by locals. It has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years and breathtaking scenery, from the iconic Table Mountain to the glorious Cape beaches. It is a modern city with cosmopolitan areas boasting nightclubs and trendy restaurants, as well as rustic and unique suburbs with quirky markets and cafés. With a comfortable Mediterranean climate, Cape Town is great place to volunteer all year round.
Arrival and Orientation in Cape Town (Included):
Prior to your volunteering, you will participate in an orientation in Cape Town. Orientation is on Saturday and Sunday and includes a traditional South African barbecue dinner, called a Braai and a guided tour of the area.
As a volunteer, you will be able to contribute your expertise to 1 of 3 areas depending on your preference and personal strengths. Some of the skills you'll be able to teach include:
Life Skills:
Please note: Because there is a high demand for vocational skills, much of the volunteering involves handyman work. Therefore, volunteers should anticipate a high level of physical activity.
During most holidays, this project will be less structured as parents will be home with their children who are out of school. During Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, projects are very limited, however volunteers may still use the accommodation and food.
Prior to your volunteering, you will participate in an orientation in Cape Town. Orientation is on Saturday and Sunday and includes a traditional South African barbecue dinner, called a Braai and a guided tour of the area.
As a volunteer, you will be able to contribute your expertise to 1 of 3 areas depending on your preference and personal strengths. Some of the skills you'll be able to teach include:
Life Skills:
- Basic wound care
- HIV/AIDS awareness
- Childcare training
- Health and nutrition
- Soccer clinics
- Dance clinics
- Drama workshops
- Computer training
- Craftsmanship
- Woodwork
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
Please note: Because there is a high demand for vocational skills, much of the volunteering involves handyman work. Therefore, volunteers should anticipate a high level of physical activity.
During most holidays, this project will be less structured as parents will be home with their children who are out of school. During Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, projects are very limited, however volunteers may still use the accommodation and food.
Internet:
Free WiFi is available at the volunteer house. There is Internet available at the backpacker's hostel for a small fee.
Laundry:
Laundry service is available for a small fee.
Accommodations:
You will stay in one of three volunteer houses, which have shared, mixed-gender rooms of 2-8 people, a communal lounge, and a kitchen. Upgrades to private rooms are available in the volunteer houses.
Food:
Three meals per day are provided. Breakfast consists of cereals, fruit, yogurt, toast, and spreads and is available on a serve yourself basis. Lunch is a buffet of breads, fruit, cold meats and spreads for sandwiches. A hot meal will be served every night for dinner and includes a meat, a starch, and vegetables.
Please take note of this project's minimum requirements:
- Minimum age of 18
- CV/Resume
- Police clearance
- Intermediate level of English
- Immunizations (please consult your local travel clinic)
Cape Point Tour (Included):
On your second Saturday of your voluneer program, you will take a group tour of Cape Point. En-route to Hout Bay you'll stop for a tourist must-have - a picture of the "12 Apostles." Your next stop will be Cape Point Nature Reserve - home to an abundance of flaura and fauna as well as baboons and ostriches to name a few animals found roaming the streets. There are two lighthouses and the most southwestern point of the African continent to be seen here and you will spend some time in the reserve. Simons Town is your lunch stop and also home to the South African Navy and a colony of penguins. Boulders Beach was set up for the penguins to roam free and is your last stop for the day before returning to the accommodation.
Travel Extras (Not Included):
Make the most out of your time in Cape Town by signing up for any of these activities for your weekend or days off. You may sign up following registration. Please note there is an additional fee for these activities.
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On your second Saturday of your voluneer program, you will take a group tour of Cape Point. En-route to Hout Bay you'll stop for a tourist must-have - a picture of the "12 Apostles." Your next stop will be Cape Point Nature Reserve - home to an abundance of flaura and fauna as well as baboons and ostriches to name a few animals found roaming the streets. There are two lighthouses and the most southwestern point of the African continent to be seen here and you will spend some time in the reserve. Simons Town is your lunch stop and also home to the South African Navy and a colony of penguins. Boulders Beach was set up for the penguins to roam free and is your last stop for the day before returning to the accommodation.
Travel Extras (Not Included):
Make the most out of your time in Cape Town by signing up for any of these activities for your weekend or days off. You may sign up following registration. Please note there is an additional fee for these activities.
- Kitesurfing, windsurfing, sand boarding and/or paragliding lessons
- Tours of Cape Point, Cape Town, Robben Island, and/or the Townships
- Wine Route Tour
- Kloofing (cliff jumping), skydiving, and/or quad biking outings
- Walking tour of the ostrich ranch
- Abseil Table Mountain
- Shark cage diving
- Game drive through the Big 5 safari
Add on our eight-day Garden Route Road Trip to enhance your South Africa experience!
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