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Teach English in South Africa
This South Africa project is ideal for anyone looking to teach or work in childcare. The Emjindini township of Barberton has several crèches and daycare centers which are highly understaffed and under-funded. Working with GVI on this project you can provide an invaluable service, caring for and educating a large number of disadvantaged children in the area (many are from families destroyed as a result of AIDS). There are also a number of poorly-resourced primary schools in the township, which provide formal education for many disadvantaged children, offering them an alternative to a life of poverty. Due to the high number of students in each class, volunteers perform a valuable role by reducing the pressure on the few available teachers.
Dates: 4 to 12 weeks, departures throughout the year
Costs: From US$2590 for 4 weeks
Contact in USA: Call toll free 888-653-6028
Contact in UK: 01727 250250
Website: www.gviusa.com
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Volunteer with Vervet Monkeys in South Africa
Help with world-class conservation work on this project and enjoy the variety of wonders that South Africa has to offer. GVI works with The Vervet Monkey Foundation, a wildlife sanctuary providing homes for over 700 primates (most of which are Vervet monkeys). The foundation is in need of volunteers who are prepared to become completely involved in caring for these wonderful animals. You can join for two weeks or more, and will receive full training in all aspects of animal care
Dates: 4 to 20 weeks, departures throughout the year
Costs: From US$1740 for 4 weeks
Contact in USA: Call toll free 888-653-6028
Contact in UK: 01727 250250
Website: www.gviusa.com
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Wildlife Conservation Expedition in South Africa
Play a hands-on role in the long-term conservation of African wildlife on this GVI conservation expedition in South Africa. Enjoy first-class wildlife viewing and live on a game reserve in the heart of Southern Africa as part of a wildlife research team. Run in conjunction with the Karongwe Ecological Research Institute and other partners, this conservation expedition give you the opportunity to participate in wildlife monitoring projects, including assisting with research on predator / prey interactions. You will learn how to radio track, and possibly get involved with the darting and fitting of radio tracking collars to lions and leopards. Experience spectacular mountain habitats at satellite camps, and help with conservation and biodiversity studies.
Dates: 5 to 10 weeks, departures throughout the year
Costs: From US$3190 for 5 weeks
Contact in USA: Call toll free 888-653-6028
Contact in UK: 01727 250250
Website: 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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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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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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Projects Abroad in South Africa
Live and work in exciting South Africa. Projects start year-round and last from two weeks to a year. Opportunities exist in teaching, care, conservation, law and human rights, and sports. Programs are for ages 16+.
Dates: Start any day you choose.
Cost: From $2,545.
Contact: Projects Abroad, 347 West 36th Street, Suite 903, New York NY 10018.
Tel: US Toll-free 1 888 839 3535.
Email: info@projects-abroad.org
Website: www.projects-abroad.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
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.
Visit: 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
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 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
SCORE - Sports Coaches’ OutReach
Program for self-funding volunteers to coach sports and live with a family in deprived communities throughout southern Africa.
Contact: Sports Coaches’ OutReach, 3rd Fl., Burliegh House, 25 Barrack Str., Cape Town, South Africa; 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
Wild Life Students South Africa
Cheetah Volunteer Program
Ever dreamed of having a hands-on African wildlife experience? Join our program for three weeks and learn about conservation; work with animals like cheetahs, African wild dogs, etc. Assist the vet if a animal gets sick or injured. Do exciting stuff. Ride an elephant!
Contact: info@wildlifestudents.co.za, www.wildlifestudents.co.za
Willing Workers in South Africa
WWISA arranges working volunteer holidays to South Africa and abroad.
Contact: www.wwisa.co.za
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