Volunteer Travel in Swaziland

  Swaziland

Lobamba

Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Visit our website for upcoming start dates

Description: Spend time in Southern Africa and do something worthwhile at the same time! This combination program is a six week placement, which combines four weeks of volunteering on community projects with two weeks of adventure travel, an ideal opportunity to discover this fascinating part of the world. You will have the opportunity to teach in local schools or work in child care centers which are understaffed, under funded, and whose facilities are in need of work and attention. These institutions provide care and education for underprivileged children many of whom have broken families as a result of the AIDS pandemic.

When you are not volunteering, two side trips are included in the package. First there is a 5 day safari in Kruger National Park where you will hope to see the Big Five, camp in the African bush and cook your dinner over an open fire. Then you will spend another 5 nights on a tour of Mozambique, where you will stay overnight in the capital, Maputo, before heading to Tofo Beach to enjoy water-sports, local markets and snorkeling with whale sharks.

How this program makes a difference:

Education is one of the key needs of children in Africa and is their doorway to a bright future. Sixty percent of children in Swaziland cannot afford to attend school due to the effects of unemployment, HIV AIDS and the repercussions of severe drought. About 40% of Swaziland's population is HIV positive and by 2010 there will be close to 200,000 orphaned children in the Kingdom.

Highlights:
- Live and work in Swaziland
- Help underprivileged children
- Safari in Kruger National Park
- Overnight stays in Swaziland
- Coastal safari in Mozambique
- Swim with whale sharks

Qualifications: No special training or qualifications are required as you will receive training in the field.

Cost in US$: From USD 3,530 for 6 weeks

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Swaziland Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Global Vision International's Mission Statement: Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded: 1998