Meaningful Adventure - International Volunteer Experiences in Swaziland
Swaziland
Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: 2009: March 21 - April 4, May 2 - 16, June 13 - 27, July 18 - august 22 (Post Secondary Students/Youth), September 19 - October 3
Description:
Volunteers will work with the community outreach program,to build new homes for blended families of orphaned children who now live in crumbling mud huts. Swaziland has the highest rate of HIV/AIDS in the world. Our host partner, SOS, has been caring for children around the world since 1949 and operates two children's villages in Swaziland. This experience offers incredible satisfaction by substantially improving the quality of life for families who depend on subsistence agriculture and the minimal availability of periodic labour.
Highlights:
Volunteers benefit from working in a group, which offers the sense of team work and group accomplishment. Volunteers work with and alongside locals. By working together, one benefits from a real sense of global citizenship and solidarity. All experiences are led by an experienced team leader who helps facilitate the experience. Volunteers benefit from the lasting friendships developed and from the life changing impact of such a unique and meaningful experience.
Qualifications:
No special skills required.
Cost in US$: $1,800 (CDN$)
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Cost Includes :
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- Food
- Housing
- In-country orientation/Training
- In-country staff support
- Pre-departure orientation/Training
- Registration fees
- Travel while in host country
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Cost Include Description:
The cost of a 2 week international volunteer experience in Swaziland is $1,800. Cost includes food, in-country transportation, 3 star level accommodation and project expenses. Included in the $1,800 is a $500 direct project donation. This does not include airfare, however the entire cost of an international volunteer experience with Developing World Connections, including airfare, is 100% tax deductible.
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- agriculture
- AIDS
- building maintenance
- building schools
- childcare/children
- community centers
- community development
- digging
- fixing fences
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- gardening
- health
- homelessness
- housing
- income-generation
- organic farming
- orphans
- painting
- pastoral work
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- planting
- playgrounds
- renovation
- repairs
- volunteering
- water
- women
- youth
- youth development
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Typical Volunteer: Developing World Connections volunteers come from all different backgrounds, professions and ages. People as old as 13 and as young as 83 have participated on a volunteer experience!
Age Range: All ages
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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Participants Travel to Swaziland
Independently
Or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Or
in Groups of 5-30
Application Process Involves:
Developing World Connections's Mission Statement: Our Mission:
To contribute to the betterment of our global community by providing service to people in developing nations.
Our Philosophy:
Developing World Connections strongly believes that great learning comes as a result of working with people from all nations. It is not our purpose to change the culture of our host country, but rather to embrace and better understand the differences that give equal value to each society. Our volunteers are guests who respect the host country's culture and honour the goodwill extended to them during their visit.
We believe the footprint we leave behind should be gentle, the friendships great, and the memories we bring home should positively and profoundly impact our lives.
Year Founded: 2004
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