Volunteer South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: Job - creating positive living space for persons with HIV/AIDS getting a new start on life; by building and refurbishing dwellings in South Africa.

Anir Experience is a USA based 501c3, 100% volunteer organization with program partners in Botswana, Madagascar, South Africa, Swaziland and Zambia.

Anir wants to take a team of 10-15 persons to the township of Khayelitsha just outside of Cape Town South Africa, to work in partnership with Baphumelele located in Khayelitsha. We can build a house in 10 days or remodel 4-6 shanties in the same time period.

Highlights: This is a small group experience for anyone who has always wanted to travel to Southern Africa but maybe not alone or who do not have a lot of time to volunteer. This is for folks who like sharing their travel experiences with others. In addition to working with a team, participants will also get to work with local community members. And for those who would like a full South African Experience we also offer a post build program photo safari for R&R.

We are happy to connect new applicants with Anir Alumni who will be happy to tell you all about their Anir Experience.

Qualifications:
Wanted:
* folks with a positive outlook on life
* wanting to pay it forward and ready to volunteer

No experience needed but experienced folks welcomed as well & you must be willing to learn and work hard at grunt work not looking for glamor but looking for a wonderful life changing experience able to go with flow want to support your team and also work with locals.

Cost in US$: 2,895 USD

Not Included:
* Airport & visa fees (if applicable)
* Passport fees
* Shot & medication fees
* Any unscheduled activities and related transportation
* Any unscheduled meals or food items
* Any beverages other then bottled water which is distributed each day
* Any items of a personal nature
* Tips & gratuities
* Any USA related cost
* Any items of a personal nature
* Any items not listed

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Our volunteers come from all walks of life age range 16-80 (for this project participants must be at least 18 years old). We are non-sectarian and welcome all cultures although typically our volunteers come from the USA & Canada but we have also had participants from China and India and South Africa.

Age Range: 18+

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

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 10-15

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Anir Experience's Mission Statement: Anir Experience is a program of the Anir Foundation. The Anir Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit, non-sectarian NGO with its goal being to provide individuals, with positive international opportunities in Southern Africa and other global areas. Conceptualized in 1997, the Anir Foundation strives to raise the awareness on concern affecting the continent of Africa, such as HIV/AIDS, poverty, homelessness, women & youth related issues, exotic animal & flora ecology, preservation of culture, and global social concern. Anir Experience is a 100% volunteer program.

Year Founded: 1997