BUNAC - Volunteer South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks

Description: The BUNAC Volunteer South Africa program gives you the opportunity to volunteer and assist in the development of another country. You will be placed in projects in the Cape Town area to help the local communities with projects covering such areas as Social Welfare, Tourism, Conservation, and Education. A 7 day orientation is provided in Cape Town. All meals and accommodation are provided for the duration of your placement. Accommodation is usually at either the project site with other volunteers, or in the home of a local family. You will be provided with transportation to and from your project site. Participants are hosted in South Africa by SASTS (South African Student Travel Services). Both BUNAC and SASTS are non-profit student organizations dedicated to providing the best possible opportunities in international work and travel programs. You will receive support and assistance from SASTS while on your project. This assistance includes services such as mail holding, message taking, access to phones and computer facilities, as well as assistance in case of an emergency.

Qualifications: To participate on the BUNAC Volunteer South Africa program you need to be US Citizens between the ages of 18-35. You also need to be a current university level student, or a recent graduate, and be able to demonstrate relevant experience, positive motivation and flexibility.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Volunteers are assigned projects in the areas of Social Welfare, Tourism, Conservation, and Education according to skills and availability.

Age Range: 18-35

This Program is open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Year Founded: 1962