Bicycle Project in South Africa

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 9-12 weeks
Dates: flexible

Description: The people of the small village Ndebele often have to walk long distances. The next village, offering only poor shopping facilities, is a 40-minute walk away. The Bicycle Project supports the infra-structure, retail, small businesses and recreational activities of the local rural communities. You do have several opportunities to get involved in this project. As a volunteer you could, for example support the people of Ndebele with the maintenance of their bikes or in their entrepreneurial knowledge. The organization is always looking for volunteers who can build and market a freight carrying trailer that is lower in price than current ones and which is build out of recycled bicycle frames. You could also offer a sales and fixing service for locals and support non-motorized transportation. Furthermore, they wish to develop a mountain-bike trail and a bicycle route for tourists passing the local sights.

Accommodation and Meals: You can either stay with a host family or live in a local guesthouse or a Villa Lodge. You will receive meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) every day from your host family. You can choose to eat together with the family or in a small restaurant.

Cost in US$: 1,100 to 3,000

    * airport shuttle
    * introduction after arrival
    * donation to the project
    * accommodation
    * contact person at the project
    * all meals
    * 24 hour emergency service

What is not included?

    * visa
    * international health insurance
    * flight
    * transportation costs inside the country
    * personal expenses

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: 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!

Age Range: min 18

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

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2006