Be a Volunteer and See the World!

  Cameroon

Kumba

  Costa Rica

• San Jose: 
San Jose
• Central Pacific Coast: 
Uvita

  Ecuador

• Quito: 
Quito

  Ghana

• Accra: 
Accra

  Kenya

Rural

  Nepal

• Kathmandu: 
Kathmandu
• Pokhara: 
Pokhara

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

  Venezuela

Santa Elena de Uiaren

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: 9-12 weeks

Description: The orphanage accommodates 52 children in the age between under one year to older than 18 years. Every helping hand is welcome and the staff members appreciate all volunteers, who support them in their important work. Those children are not only orphants, most of them have been forsaken by their parents, have been abused and some are HIV-positiv. One important task is to satisfy their physical, emotional, social and educational needs. As a volunteer you will be an active part in educational activities, you will execute fund-raisings, support the foodgrading, help the children with their homework and many more. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in the affiliated preschool.

Highlights: Due to the cultural diversity and the moving history of South Africa unique and authentic experiences during a stay abroad are guarenteed. The South African hospitality is outstanding. Whoever travels to South Africa and gets to see the conditions under which people live, just wishes to help and give the children a persective for the future.

Cost in US$: 1800

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 21 - 99

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Students Goabroad's Mission Statement: If you want to collect unique travelling impressions, our Development Aid and Social Projects all over the world are exactly what you are looking for. You want to make a difference abroad? Experience new cultures, meet new people and combine all of that with a whole lot of fun and adventure. But most importantly: you can make a difference! This way of travelling will provide you with unforgettable memories. Make a difference abroad!

Year Founded: 2006