Swaziland Build a Future

  Swaziland

• Other Cities in Swaziland: 
Lobamba

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: First Monday of each month

Description: This project enables you to become involved in making a real difference on a project that is in vital need of your support. Your role will allow you to gain hands-on building, repair and construction experience using traditional Swazi methods and local resources. This is a fun, rewarding experience for you, yet more importantly you can help to improve the quality of life for children in need of support and a home.

You will be helping to develop suitable housing for children that will improve their future prospects of living. You do not need to have any previous experience to enjoy taking part in this project, although skills from the trade would be useful. All we require is for you to be motivated, sensitive to the needs of the communities and willing to give your time to benefit these deprived children. You will be expected to be creative in your role and work under your own initiative.

Highlights: As a volunteer, you may get involved in many of the following activities depending on the time of your placement. They include:

    * Shelter improvement - helping to improve basic shelter structures
    * Building of much needed infrastructure
    * Maintenance of existing structures and creation of new houses
    * Painting existing structures and/or painting educational murals
    * Fundraising- organising events to raise awareness and funds to help vulnerable children
    * Developing vegetable gardens at Orphan care centres

Cost in US$: from 2,449

Experience Required: no

Age Range: Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants health.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement:

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Year Founded: 2005