Soccer 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: 2-4 weeks
Dates: flexible

Description: A soccer tournament called the Play Longer Challenge was established in the Ndebele village. The enthusiasm of the village is big. A cup can be won and the trophy money is as high as 1000ZAR. Even the local police have their own team! People of the Ndebele village are excited about the weekly game on Saturdays. Speeches about HIV/AIDS are held and free condoms are handed out. You shouldn`t miss this unique experience of getting involved in a sport event like this. Experience emotional games as close as it gets and get integrated into the community of Ndebele!

Accommodation and Meals:

You can either stay with a host family or live in a local guesthouse or a Villa Lodge. You will receive three meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) in your host family every day. You can choose if you prefer eating with your host family or in a small restaurant.

Cost in US$: 1100 to 3000

    * airport shuttle
    * introduction after arrival
    * donation to the project
    * accommodation
    * contact person in 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

Age Range: min 18

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 2006