South Africa: Cape Town Volunteer

South Africa: Cape Town Volunteer

South Africa: Cape Town Volunteer

Participate in a life changing experience in an impoverished community in Cape Town. Prepare food in the soup kitchen, help build sand bag houses, farm organic vegetables, assist with health care or the elderly, use your artisan skills, assist with youth development - there are numerous opportunities to contribute.

Highlights

Living in, and being part of, a local African community, and making lasting friendships

Making a lasting difference to people's lives by teaching and improving livelihoods for the local people, and assisting them to ultimately be self sufficient

Exploring the unique Cape environs such as Cape Point and Table Mountain National Park; learning about the Cape Floral Kingdom; hiking on Table Mountain; kayaking and viewing African penguins at Boulders Beach

Learning about the Xhosa Culture and experiencing the warmth and hospitality of the local people

Unique Aspects

As this impoverished community is in Cape Town, you will also experience one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and will enjoy varied sightseeing and adventure activities in the greater Cape Town environs

Best Time to Go

All Year

Accomodations

Township dormitory style in bunk beds or private guest house (sleeps up to 6 people) in the Ndlovu Settlement, with unique views of Table Mountain and False bay coastline. Accommodation is comfortable, clean, and above all,green.

Duration

7 days to 6 months

Sustainable Elements

Donation fee is included in the operation of free medical health clinic in the community

Buildings are all environmental friendly, use solar and wind power, and are made of sandbags

The entire project is community driven, based on community needs, and employs mostly local residents

Organic vegetable gardens provide essential food for the soup kitchen

Training is provided to the local community on how to grow their own vegetable gardens

Recycling projects

90% of costs go directly towards the project and local job creation in South Africa

Cost

US $120 $200 per person, per day.Trip price includes experienced tour leader who see to all your travel requirements, all meals, accommodations in either backpacker style dorm accommodation or private guesthouse, transportation to and from airport, sightseeing, and variety of adventure activities, donation to fund medical clinic, support from regional managers.

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