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Trip | Volunteer in South Africa
Volunteer Settlement Project Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Quick Facts
about this position
Working hours
none
Minimum age
from 18 years
Education
no particular
Language skills
Good english knowledge
About this position
Overview: volunteer settlement project in South Africa
This project aims to support a number of small programs which were introduced to fight poverty in the settlements of Cape Town and help create a positive trend. Employment and education are offered to the people where ever possible, for example in fields like agriculture and sustainability. New organic gardens are formed, existing gardens are cultivated and workshops and skill enhancements in gardening and self-sufficiency are offered. This way, malnutrition and poverty alike can be countered. Regular education programs – but also leisure events at the beach, activities and excursions throughout the whole year – newly motivate the inhabitants of the settlements and lift up spirits as well as the social circumstances. Highlightswork in local “Educare” programs (child care and education)
support deprived families in the settlements
develop your own projects with children and adults alike
experience what it is like to work in an NGO
get to know the South African culture and way of life
make new friends!
What to expect
Description: volunteer settlement project in South Africa
Volunteers work 5 days a week in the project. Timetables vary between 4 and 8 hours a day, depending on what challenges need to be tackled at the time. The settlement project is very flexible and aprreciates volunteers who are not hesitant to show initiative – it is even possible to develop and execute your own small projects in the townships! The main objective should be to support the inhabitants in their basic needs and provide them with the opportunity to develop on an economical and on a personal level. Examples of previous projects:“Winter Hope”: providing warm clothes and shoes for the children, blankets for the families, as well as materials to fix holes in the settlement huts – families need to be protected from the cold, so they have one less trouble to worry about
building classrooms, fences and a playground for a local pre-school
building a brick school for mentally and physically disabled children
growing and cultivating various organic vegetable gardens for families in the settlements as well as the local pre-school
building a stable for goats in the community
teaching and caring for children in Educare centres
passing on your technical knowledge in computer classes
conveying your social skills and your knowledge of HIV prevention, drug abuse etc.
organising events, leisure activities and sports programs
working with and teaching the adults of the community
fundraising and administrative tasks in the NGO office
Itinerary of your stay abroad
Volunteer abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa
Start date of project
The project start can generally be discussed with our project partner in Cape Town. You should note that it is advised to arrive on a Friday due to the fact that Monday is always the start day of the project.
School holidays Before booking your flight please contact your partner in Cape Town and check about the school holidays. They are usually in January and April
Orientation in Cape Town
Day 1 (Friday): Our partner organization will organize your airport pick-up in Cape Town. They will pick you up and bring you safely to your chosen accommodation. There you will get a brief orientation with a map of the area. The rest of the day is free so you can relax after the long flight. You can use the day to check out the beach or to discover the local shops, bars and restaurants. In the evening there will be a traditional South African BBQ , a Braai! You will stay in a dormitory in the Backpackers hostel.
Day 2 (Saturday): After having breakfast a friendly local guide will explain how the bus system of the city is working. After that you will go together to the center of Cape Town. There you will have a guided walk to see the city attractions such as the Castle of good Hope and the Grand parada. Learn about how life looked during the apartheid era, the history of District Siz in the same-named museum and admire the parliament building. There will also be the possibility to buy some souvenirs at Greenmarket Square or the St. Georges Mall. In the afternoon you will get the chance to explore the V&A waterfront and around 4 pm you will go back to the hostel. Day 3
(Sunday): This day is dedicated to use it however you want. There are some social events every week, e.g. hiking to the lions head, township tour, drumming workshops, etc. you will be informed about the different offers when you are in Cape Town.
On the weekend
The weekend is totally yours!. Ask your local contact for events, attractions, shopping trips or more Must See’s. In some cases there will be some trips for all volunteers planned by our partner you can attend. Otherwise you can plan your trips to the surrounding environment individually.
Departure Before you have your last working day you should contact your local contact person and ask him about possibilities for you airport drop-off. The airport drop-off is not always included in the services of the project, however our partner will help you with the organization
Ready to get started?
Volunteer Settlement Project Cape Town, South Africa
Flexible dates
min. 2 weeks
from 18 years
Good english knowledge
from
1320 EUR
Questions? We will help you!
Contact usYour accommodation
Accommodation: Volunteer abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa
Project participants live in a volunteer house with other volunteers from different programs. The accommodation offers full board.
Volunteer House
The volunteer houses are in the vicinity of the Backpackers and the rooms are rented as in shared apartments to the volunteers. Usually 2-4 volunteers are sharing one room and living room and kitchen are available for all. Bed sheets are provided, only towels are not provided.
Meals
Volunteers will be provided with three meals a day:
- Breakfast: self-service with cereal, fruit, toast & spreads
- Lunch: self-service with bread, fruits, sausages & spreads
- Dinner: Every evening a warm dish will be served. This can be a common BBQ, casserole, stew, fresh vegetables, etc.
- Tea and coffee are available all day. All other drinks you have to buy yourself.
There is a fridge available to restore own drinks and food.
Please note: please inform about special food needs in advance (e.g. vegetarian/ vegan/ allergy, etc.)
Our Service
Service volunteer abroad - what's in and what's not in
Services for your volunteer work abroad include the active support in the preparation of your entire stay abroad. The team of our partner organization in each country supports you, wherever you require it: What's included:- Placement in a volunteer project according to you demands
- Assisting visa application
- Information about cheap flights, travel insurances and other important travel documents
- Airport transportation with direct transfer to your accommodation
- Accommodation (host family or shared flat or apartment)
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Organization of a rental car or scooter if demanded
- Orientation on site through a staff member
- Tips and information about freetime activities
- Prepaid SIM card for your phone
- Contact person during your stay abroad
- 24-hour emergency number
- Regular meetings with all volunteers or interns
- Certificate
- Visa
- Flights
- Insurance
Our local team
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Our local team
Your coordinator in Cape Town
"My name is Jana Williams, I am originally from Germany, but living in South Africa for 8 1/2 years. Nearly 6 years of those I stayed in the mother city of Cape Town. I am now managing all internship and volunteer placements for Studentsgoabroad Cape Town. During my studies of Social Work I did internships abroad myself. I have been to London, India and even in Cape Town which was 12 years ago. While still living in Germany I started placing interns in Southern African countries and always enjoyed this activity. This activity is interesting, exciting, versatile and most of all positive, as a stay abroad always enlarges the personal horizon."a