Volunteer opportunities in Cape Town

The following services are included in our volunteer opportunities in Cape Town programme:

• Transfer from Cape Town airport to volunteer house after arrival
• 5-day introductory event with excursions in and around Cape Town
• Day-tour to the Cape of Good Hope
• 5 overnight stays in a shared room in the volunteer house
• Internet access and mail storage in the volunteer house
• Transportation from the volunteer house to the host family/project accommodation
• Placement in a volunteer project
• Accommodation and meals during the volunteer work (with a host family or on the project site)
• Possibility to take part in organised social events
• Group meeting with drum workshop
• Two overnight stay vouchers for the volunteer house
• Transportation from accommodation back to Cape Town
• T-shirt
• Welcome package
• Project donation
• Assistance when taking out travel insurance
• Support, help, and advice from an appointed programme coordinator before departure
• Local English-speaking contact partner
• Local 24-hour emergency number
• Certificate upon return

Prices

• Age: From 18-30 years. Older participants are welcome upon request.
• Language: Good knowledge of English.
• Practical experience: Not necessary for most projects, but it would certainly make your stay easier.
• Other: Patience, independence, flexibility, adaptability and personal initiative are essential, as is the ability to live with very basic living and working conditions. Travel experience is an advantage.

• Travel to and from South Africa (Cape Town)
• Travel insurance
• Police background check
• Vaccinations
• Meals during the orientation days
• Personal expenses for excursions, transportation, etc.