International Service Projects in South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: inquire for specific dates

Description: VFP offers over 3400 affordable, short-term voluntary service projects in 100+ countries, including projects in South Africa. These international voluntary service projects are an opportunity to participate in meaningful community service while living and interacting in an intercultural environment. Work projects include: construction/renovation of low-income housing or community buildings, historic preservation, archeology; environmental projects such as trail building, environmental education, wildlife surveying, park maintenance, organic farming; social services working with children, the elderly, physically or mentally handicapped, refugees, minority groups, drug/alcohol recovery, AIDS education; as well as arts projects and festivals.

Africa projects are limited to ages 20+. A USD 300 per-project registration fee includes accommodation and food. There may be a small additional fee for projects in developing countries. Transportation is arranged and paid for by the volunteer. Search the Project Directory on the website for more information.

Highlights: Large choice of programs and locations. Affordable intercultural immersion-volunteers from at least four countries in every program.

Qualifications: None

Cost in US$: USD 300+

Credit Available: yes

Salary / Pay: Make friends from many countries at every site. Help local communities and promote international goodwill.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical VFP volunteer in Africa is age 20+ and looking for an affordable program, they are usually a student and motivated to join other international volunteers at community service projects abroad.

Age Range: 18+

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

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-12

Scholarships are Available.

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Volunteers For Peace, Inc.'s Mission Statement: Volunteers For Peace promotes International Voluntary Service as an effective means of intercultural education, service learning and community development. We provide projects where people from diverse backgrounds can work together to help overcome the need, violence and environmental challenges facing our planet. Our projects are truly a microcosm of a world where nations join together to improve life on our planet. They are a practical way to both prevent and resolve conflict. By participating in a voluntary service project, volunteers help sow the seeds of a better future for all life on the planet.

Year Founded: 1982