Volunteer in South Africa

  South Africa

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: varies

Description: Cultural Embrace partners with foreign organizations to preserve and support local causes. Popular projects include Wildlife and Farm Management, Community Care, Teach & Mentor, AIDS/Health Awareness, Elephant/Rhino Project, Monkey Project, Reptile Rehabilitation, Fossil study, Fruit Picking and Game Ranger Course to be trained to be a Game Ranger.

Staff support available prior to departure and local representation once abroad.

Qualifications: You must be at least 18 years of age, or with parental consent. Enjoy providing a service and working with others. Capable to live and work in basic and sparse conditions. Foreign language helpful but not required.

Cost in US$: From USD 725 for 1 week

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"