Volunteering -   Care Work / Childcare in South Africa

This placement would suit:

People who want to make a difference to children, want first-hand experience of African culture and who have initiative. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm!

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Anyone wanting to inspire children to care for their natural wildlife and heritage through hands on environmental education.  Working with a local charity volunteers also help improve the children's surroundings and quality of life.

This placement would suit:

The outskirts of Cape Town are some of the poorest areas in Africa and there are countless possibilities to impact the lives of those that are affected by these difficulties through this project.Your mission on the Cape Town Medical and Clinic Assistance project is to make a positive impact on the community through providing much needed assistance to understaffed township clinics. Also help to uplift the community through education as you work with disadvantaged children in various pre-schools and day care centres.

This placement would suit:

People wanting to work on a child-care or teaching project in Cape Town, South Africa to improve the future prospects for children at day care centres and primary schools in need of support. People wanting to experience African culture’s and the beautiful cosmopoletan city of Cape Town and the way of life in this amazing destination. People wanting to gain hands-on education, development or social work experience in Africa.

Cost details:

GBP2547 for 12 weeks

Duration details:

Can be extended to 6 months

This placement would suit:

In the impressive setting of the Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park, which has recently been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, we offer you the opportunity to interact with and educate AIDS orphans in an Orphan Day Care Centre, alongside other exciting community outreach initiatives which include: HIV / AIDS awareness programme, assisting at a local orphanage, farming to encourage positive living, refurbishment of community buildings and helping at an after-school reading club with high school students.

This placement would suit:

People who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of real South African culture and who have initiative. You can also do lots of other activities while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm and a caring nature!

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

individuals who are open minded, resilient, self starters who are culturally sensitive and mature in attitude.

Cost details:

Medical costs such as inoculations and examinations.

This placement would suit:

those who want to make a long lasting difference to the orphaned children of Malawi. Quest support their projects like no one else and select volunteers carefully so that they get the most out of their experience. Working with kids and building is hard work, you have been warned!

Duration details:

Spend 6 weeks working and living alongside the rural community of Pensulo. Work with orphaned children and then experience an incredible 6 week expedition from Malawi to Durban.

This placement would suit:

Through working with care givers in the community we aim to increase the support available and make a difference to peoples’ lives and health. This is through the direct assistance given on home based care visits and by educating and supporting people to live healthier, in a sustainable way. We offer you the opportunity to become involved at the grass roots level by assisting care givers to offer medical treatment and care, provide people with advice on health matters and helping them build a better life in their homes. With HIV being such an impact on the communities, raising awareness and educating people on this virus to people young and old is also an important part of this project. This project with its variety and direct positive impact on individuals and families really is an unforgettable, life changing experience.

This placement would suit:

Individuals with a can-do attitude who are willing to make the most of their placement and above all enjoy it. Someone who enjoys teaching English as a foreign language and who is sensitive to the predicament of children with disabilities.

Duration details:

A second, full placement can be arranged at a discount rate

This placement would suit:

People wanting variety with volunteering and adventure travel including the best wildlife, rural community, beach and city destinations that southern Africa has to offer.

Duration details:

4 weeks includes Kruger safari, 2 weeks community volunteering in Swaziland & Mozambique beach & whale shark tour,

8 weeks includes Kruger safari, 1 week community volunteering in Swaziland, 2 week coastal tour of South Africa, 4 weeks community volunteering in Cape Town

12 weeks includes Kruger safari, 4 weeks community volunteering in Swaziland, Mozambique beach & whale shark tour,  2 week coastal tour of South Africa, 4 weeks community volunteering in Cape Town

This placement would suit:

Someone who is interested in a wide range of experiences, from care with vulnerable children, to rural agriculture, to community development, and even possibly taking some training courses during the project.

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £795 for 2 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

This project suits volunteers who want to provide local kids with an opportunity to try a sport that would usually be beyond their means. No previous surf experience is necessary just an abundance of enthusiasm and a desire to bring new value to the lives of local township children.

Cost details:

Other things to budget for include your flights, travel insurance and personal living/spending costs.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended to 12 weeks.

This placement would suit:

Anyone keen on immersing themselves in South African culture and helping disabled or under privileged children.

No qualifications needed, just a big heart and a desire to provide care and support. Anyone who is qualified however will be well utilised!

Cost details:

You can extend this project from just £55 per week!

Duration details:

You can extend this project week by week as you wish.