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Global Vision International
Volunteer Work in South Africa
Live and work among indigenous communities in the Western Cape of South Africa. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity of being involved in a host of different work placements, in several different locations. Each of the communities which is supported by GVI has a need for volunteers to work in the local crèches and schools, as well as on adult learning programs, with women’s groups and in orphanages.
Dates: All year round for minimum period 5 weeks.
Costs: US$2,260
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
EMail: info@gviusa.com
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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Global Vision International
Volunteer with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa
Make a difference at the biggest monkey rehabilitation centre in South Africa. Volunteers can join for four weeks + and will be fully trained in all aspects of animal care needed for this project. Tasks range from feeding and caring for the orphaned baby Vervets and monitoring the monkeys, to helping to build new facilities and assisting with fundraising.
Costs: US$1,355
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
EMail: info@gviusa.com
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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Global Vision International
Wildlife Expedition in South Africa
This educational wildlife research expedition is a great opportunity to learn about conservation of wildlife and be a part of an excellent training program. Participate in wildlife monitoring projects, including assisting with the research on predator/prey interactions, and getting involved with the exciting work of darting and the fitting of radio tracking collars to lions and leopards.
Dates Offered: All year round
Costs: From US$3,110
Contact: Global Vision International, 252 Newbury Street, Number 4, Boston, MA, 02116, USA. Call Toll free on 888-653-6028.
EMail: info@gviusa.com
Web Site: www.gviusa.com
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Cross-Cultural Solutions: Volunteer Abroad for the Experience of a Lifetime!
Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. You’ll gain perspectives and insights into the local culture and yourself. It’s an exciting and personally inspiring experience, and you’ll develop memories that will be with you forever. Programs operate in Cape Town, South Africa.
Dates Offered: Choose from start dates year-round and lengths-of-stay from 3-12 weeks.
Costs: The U.S. tax-deductible program fee for a two-week program is $2,588 (£1,408) with each additional week of stay only $297 (£162). The program fee for the one-week Insight Abroad program offered in Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Peru, and Russia is $1,695 (£922). Program fee includes: personalized Volunteer Placement, language instruction, cultural education, food, lodging, transportation to and from all Cross-Cultural Solutions’ placements and programs, pre-departure guidance from headquarters staff, 24-hour access to in-country staff, travel medical and emergency evacuation insurance, and more.
Contact: Cross-Cultural Solutions, 2 Clinton Place, New Rochelle, NY 10801; Tel: 800.380.4777 or 914.632.0022; in the UK call 0845 458 2781/2782; other countries call +44 (0) 1273 666392; Fax: 914.632.8494.
Email: info@crossculturalsolutions.org
Website: www.crossculturalsolutions.org
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South Africa
Cheetah Volunteer Program
Ever dreamed of having a hands-on African wildlife experience? Join our program for 3 weeks and learn about conservation; work with animals like cheetahs, African wild dogs, etc.; and assist the vet if a animal gets sick or injured. Do exciting stuff. Ride an elephant!
Contact: Tanja Botha, Wildlife Students, Unit 4462, Greenways, Strand, South Africa, 1740
Phone/Fax: 0027 21 853 2764
Email: Tanja@wildlifestudents.co.za
Website: www.wildlifestudents.co.za
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Volunteer Abroad Placements Available in South Africa through Working Abroad
Choose from social and community programs in South Africa. Volunteer programs include placement, housing, meals, project related transportation, training and social and cultural activities. Over 35 years experience arranging cultural exchange programs.
Cost: $895 and up
Dates: Year-Round
Contact: InterExchange Working Abroad, 161 Sixth Avenue, New York, NY 10013, 212-924-0446, toll-free 1-800-597-3675
Email: workabroad@interexchange.org
Website: www.workingabroad.org
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i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Volunteer Work with Lions in Johannesburg, South Africa
The Lion Park is a unique South African tourist destination specializing in the care of Africa's large predators, Lion (including the rare white lion), Leopard, Cheetah, Spotted Hyena, Brown Hyena and African Wild dog and surplus animals go to different zoos and animal institutions around the world. It is also home to many of the other animals that make South Africa one of the wildlife jewels of the world. Volunteering in South Africa on this project means you can run wild with lions, giraffes and cheetah cubs. Get involved with feeding and caring for the big cats, keeping their environment clean and maintaining the park.
Cost: $2095 for 2 weeks.
Dates: Every 2 weeks throughout the year, call for more information.
Contact: Director of i-to-i North America, 190 East 9th Ave, Ste 350, Denver, CO 80203. Tel. (303) 991-5402
Website: i-to-i.com
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i-to-i Meaningful Travel
Community Work with Orphans in Cape Town, South Africa
Working at a residential home for orphaned, neglected and abused children in Cape Town's Athlone suburb, this is a great chance to improve the lives of youngsters who haven't had the best start in life. You'll need to have a genuine love of children and a willingness to get involved in all aspects of their daily life, from playing games and organising activities, to feeding and changing nappies. TEFL certification is included to give you ideas for activities and help you make a real impact on these unfortunate yet enthusiastic children's lives.
Cost: $2295 for 2 weeks.
Dates: 4 week minimum stay, please call for exact start dates.
Contact: Director of i-to-i North America, 190 East 9th Ave, Ste 350, Denver, CO 80203. Tel. (303) 991-5402
Website: i-to-i.com
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All Languages Abroad: 50 Countries 30 Languages 1 Adventure!
We offer a variety of language courses for all ages & budgets. Immerse yourself in the local culture, pick your accommodation type (host family or apartment) and enjoy many cultural activities with international students from around the world. We also offer the chance to volunteer in selected locations around the world helping the local community. These volunteer programs are not just fun and interesting but very rewarding and meaningful for the local people you are helping.
Visit www.languagesabroad.com/volunteer.html for more information.
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Conservation Volunteering in the Greater Kruger National Park
The Timbavati Private Nature Reserve comprises 53 392 hectares of private land adjoining the Kruger National Park (KNP) on its western boundary in the area known as the Greater Kruger National Park. There are no fences between the KNP and Timbavati with the wildlife roaming free between these areas. There are over 40 mammal species in the Timbavati including the Big Five of Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo and Elephant as well as 360 species of bird life.
Dates: Minimum duration: 4 Weeks. Maximum duration: 12 Weeks.
Cost: Minimum duration: ZAR 9 680 for 4 weeks (Approx £710). Maximum duration: ZAR 23 640 for 12 weeks (Approx £1730). Other duration details: Extensions in 4 wk increments at a 30% discount on normal fees.
Contact: conservation@worktravelsa.org
Website: www.worktravelsa.org
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African Conservation Experience
Conservation work placements on game reserves in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. Fees from £2,700 ($5,300) for four weeks up to £4,000 ($7,860) for 12 weeks, including flights from London.
Contact: P.O. Box 28, Ottery St. Mary, Devon EX11 1ZN, U.K.; 011-44-870-241-5816; www.ConservationAfrica.net
African Impact
Street Children Rehabilitation – Cape Town, South Africa
Hundreds of children in the Cape Town’s inner city metro pole are living on the streets. The Woodstock based community centre will allow the South African Police Service, together with the support of volunteers, to give the children the opportunity to become valuable citizens of South Africa. Your influence will help shape their lives positively, with the eventual hope of reintroducing the children into mainstream community.
Contact: impact@africanencounter.org, www.africanimpact.com
Amurtel
Ananda Marg charity based in India that runs children’s homes in Ghana, Kenya, Congo, and South Africa. Women volunteers work 2, 3, or 6 months. Simple vegetarian food and accommodations provided; volunteers contribute $250-$450 for short stays of two to three months and $450-$750 for longer stays.
Contact: P.O. Box 232, Warren, VT 05674, U.S.; info@amurtel.org; www.amurtel.org/Africa.
AVIVA
Volunteer in South Africa
A variety of volunteer social work and conservation projects throughout South Africa. See their website for details.
Contact: info@aviva-sa.com, www.aviva-sa.com
BUNAC
Volunteer South Africa offers you the chance to spend eight weeks working on a project in or near Cape Town. This is a unique opportunity for you to live in, and experience, South Africa first-hand.
Contact: www.bunac.org/usa/volunteersouthafrica
CareTrek
Customized Volunteer Vacations in Cape Town, South Africa
Journey to beautiful Cape Town this spring/summer for an amazing one, two, or three month volunteer experience. You will receive individual attention and a personalized placement based on your interest and skills in order to make the best use of your time and resources.
Contact: info@caretrek.org, www.caretrek.org
Connect-123
Volunteer in Cape Town, South Africa
Volunteer opportunities are available in a wide range of fields, including medicine, public policy, human rights, and social entrepreneurship. Let us know your interests and we'll find a volunteer experience to match your requirements. Volunteer, learn, and explore in one of the world's most beautiful cities.
Volunteer in Health Care / Medicine: Cape Town, South Africa
Volunteer at local hospitals or health care clinics. Pre-med, medical schools students, and doctors are welcome to apply.
Volunteer in Human Rights: Cape Town, South Africa
Volunteer at non-profit organizations focused on human rights / public policy issues such as HIV/AIDS, housing, transitional justice, and gender rights. Undergraduate students, Masters students, and professionals are welcome to apply.
Volunteer in Social Entrepreneurship / Business: Cape Town, South Africa
Volunteer at small, early-stage businesses in Cape Town and help stimulate entrepreneurship in Africa. Undergraduate students, Masters students, and professionals are welcome to apply.
Contact: info@connect-123.com, www.connect-123.com
ELI-Experiential Learning International
Volunteer in South Africa
ELI partners with organizations in Cape Town to offer volunteer opportunities that benefit the locals while giving participants a unique cultural learning experience. Volunteers can work with at-risk youth, teach, help with community development projects, work with environmental projects, work at an orphanage, assist with public nutrition programs, or work with street children.
Contact: info@eliabroad.org, www.eliabroad.org
GAP SPORTS
Coach sports and join community development projects in Africa and Latin America . Become a ski / snowboard instructor with work experience in Canada or learn to scuba dive and obtain PADI qualifications in South Africa.
Contact: Thamesbourne Lodge, Station Road , Bourne End, Buckinghamshire , SL8 5QH . 0044 (0)870 837 9797; info@gapsports.com, www.gapsports.com.
Global Choices
Volunteering in South Africa
This is a fantastic opportunity to see and experience the African wildlife through volunteering. The funds raised through volunteer workers are used to preserve wildlife and land and benefit the local people. These voluntary placements are for a period of 4, 8 or 12 weeks.
Contact: info@globalchoices.co.uk, www.globalchoices.co.uk
Global Crossroad
Volunteer in South Africa teaching English, working in orphanages, health projects, working in a zoo, and conservation work.
Contact: www.globalcrossroad.com/southafrica/volunteer_in_southafrica.php
Kameleon Adventures
Wildlife Volunteer Projects in South Africa
We offer Volunteer Work Placements on hugely valuable conservation projects in South Africa where your support is vital for the survival of many habitats and animals in Africa. Each project has been handpicked by us for the quality of the educational program, the passion of the teams and their dedication to conservation and wildlife.
Contact: info@kameleonadventures.co.uk, www.kameleonadventures.com
Modgaji Conservation and Rehabilitation Projects
Student, volunteer, and gap year program on a big five game reserve in South Africa. Assist in reserve management and running of an African wildlife rehabilitation center.
Contact: work@modgaji.co.za, www.modgaji.co.za
people and places
Responsible Volunteering in South Africa
We offer several volunteer projects which enable each and every volunteer to make worthwhile contributions to communities of immense cultural richness, great ethnic and religious tolerance, yet often economically poor and in need of help, especially in the areas of education, business and economic development. Currently sponsoring a variety of projects for volunteers in South Africa.
Contact: kate.peopleandplaces@yahoo.co.uk, www.travel-peopleandplaces.co.uk
Projects Abroad
Volunteer Care Work in South Africa
Work with Orphans in and around Barbeton, South Africa.
Volunteer Conservation Work in South Africa
Work at a Game reseve on the border of South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique.
Volunteer Sports Coaching in South Africa
Situated on a private beach with access to a lagoon and its own swimming pool, this children's camp in Kwa-Zulu Natal is well-equipped for children of all ages. Fun and learning is the aim and they need volunteers to help achieve this.
Volunteer Teaching in South Africa
Teach English to school children in Barbeton, South Africa.
Contact: info@projects-abroad.org, www.projects-abroad.org.
SCORE
Sports Coaches’ OutReach, Program for self-funding volunteers to coach sports and live with a family in deprived communities throughout southern Africa. Minimum 6, preferably 12 months from Jan. or July. Fee €2,500 ($3,310) for 6 months, €4,000 ($5,296) for 12 months excluding flights and insurance.
Contact: Sports Coaches’ OutReach, 3rd Fl., Burliegh House, 25 Barrack Str., Cape Town, South Africa; 011-27-21-461 0466; info@score.org.za, www.score.org.za.
Visions in Action
Six- and 12-month volunteer positions in Uganda, South Africa, and Tanzania plus short-term summer opportunities in Tanzania. Volunteers must have a degree or relevant work experience to fill positions in human rights, journalism, micro-enterprise, social work, health, environment, and research. Participation fees $6,700 for 12 months in South Africa.
Contact: 2710 Ontario Rd., NW, Washington, DC 20009; 202-625-7402, fax 202-588-9344; visions@visionsinaction.org, www.visionsinaction.org.
Volunteers for Peace: South Africa
Offers over 3,000 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 100+ countries.
Contact: www.vfp.org
Willing Workers in South Africa
WWISA arranges working volunteer holidays to South Africa and abroad.
Contact: www.wwisa.co.za
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