Experience South Africa’s diversity of cultures, languages, landscapes, and religions while observing the contrasts between the first world as well as the fight for quality education in developing countries.
The challenges you'll face in this unique experience
You will learn about the culture, religion, and imposing nature of South Africa and its people, through a complete volunteer program and activities around the Cape Peninsula to discover the natural and cultural beauty of this country.
What does the experience include?
Location: Cape Town; Kayamandi, Stellenbosh and Zeekoevlei
Accommodation: local families and volunteer dormitory
Duration: June 30 to July 22, 2022
Cost: starting at 2,320€*
Age: 16-18
This program supports the Sustainable Development Goals:
Quality education
You will be able to participate in improving the education and the educational development of the local youth.
Life of terrestrial ecosystems
Become aware of the environmental needs of the entire world, and especially of developing countries.
Experience the diversity of cultures, languages, landscapes and religions of South Africa, while observing the contrasts between the first world and the struggle for quality education in developing countries.
The program takes place in two locations and two projects. After the group orientation near Cape Town, you will move to the “Crèches” Project (nurseries) in Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, where community mothers welcome the children into their homes during the day, participating in the day-to-day life of the crèches, as well as in rehabilitation and beautifying tasks. In the afternoons you will carry out school support activities at the local social center.
Volunteering is completed with intervention in an environmental center in Zeekoevlei where you will divide into groups to help in different projects depending on the needs at the moment.
You will stay with host families from the Kayamandi community and at a volunteer residence in Zeekoevlei, respectively. During the weekends you will carry out joint cultural activities and excursions, which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in South African culture and live an unforgettable intercultural experience.
What does the program offer?
Volunteer activities supporting nursery schools or crèches through games, care and educational support for children in the local community.
Volunteer activities in rehabilitation and maintenance of playgrounds and gardens in nurseries.
Volunteer activities in environmental and animal care projects.
Knowledge of the culture, religion, the imposing nature of South Africa and its people, through a complete program of activities and excursions around the Cape Peninsula to discover the natural and cultural beauty of the country and stay with local families.
Improvement of communication skills through continuous practice of English.
Other advantages
During the weekends you will carry out joint cultural activities and excursions, which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in South African culture and live an unforgettable intercultural experience.
* All services included except the plane ticket and personal expenses. Final price may vary slightly depending on the currency change and / or if the minimum number of participants is not reached (16 young participants). * Tentative dates, depending on the flights.
Skills you'll develop
Teamwork
Improving your conflict resolution ability
Increasing your academic and professional skills
“I really think that it is an experience that everyone should experience at some point in their lives; it helps to open your eyes, expand your mind and change your perspective and the way you see the world”
Alejandro GarcíaInternational Solidarity Summer
"This program met and exceeded my expectations. It has introduced me to another culture and allowed me to meet amazing people and experience incredible moments with them. It is amazing how this program makes you learn about so many different aspects".
Elena Carulla RuizInternational Solidarity Summer
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