HIV/AIDS Education in South Africa - starts USD 860

  South Africa

• Other Cities in South Africa: 
Rural Areas
• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: all year round

Description: AIDS - a tragic disease and voracious killer in Africa. In spite of efforts aimed at preventing the spread of this devastating disease, the rate of HIV infection is still rising in many African countries. Added to the poverty and malnutrition already rampant in much of Africa, AIDS is crippling the lives and economies of many nations on the continent, and South Africa is no exception. The need for action now is urgent.

The HIV/AIDS education and awareness volunteer project in South Africa is designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of South Africans about the disease and how it spreads. Therefore, volunteers in the HIV/AIDS South Africa project will mainly be involved in educational and training activities meant to increase awareness and stop the epidemic of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Volunteers will be working closely with local organizations who have established various community outreach programs and organize educational seminars and conferences on the virus within the local community.

Highlights: Volunteers will take care of and encourage HIV/AIDS affected children and adults. They will also do counseling and education throughout the hospitals and communities to raise awareness, personal risk perception, and prevention among men and women. As a volunteer you will help various organizations with community outreach programs including: hospice care, recreational and educational programs, voluntary HIV counseling and testing, and educational seminars and conferences on the virus within the local community. Volunteers will teach children and family members that story telling can be therapeutic and help cope with the situation.

Qualifications: Volunteers do not require any special skills or qualifications for this project however; volunteers must possess love and willingness to share time and compassion with the people with great patience and high flexibility. Many of the affected need care and encouragement to help deal with the situation and make progress.

Cost in US$: 1 week: USD 860 to 12 weeks: USD 3163

Salary / Pay: volunteer job

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18 or above

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Crossroad's Mission Statement: Global Crossroad offers many remarkable and challenging volunteer, internship, mini-adventure and cultural immersion programs to volunteers in fascinating countries like India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, China, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Argentina, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. Our meaningful and unique programs engages our volunteers in projects that will uplift lives of poor children and women as well as allowing them plenty of opportunities to enjoy the historical, cultural and natural wonders of the host country.

Year Founded: 2002