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VSA work with many dedicated and worthwhile people, groups and organizations throughout South Africa and have partnered with the following projects and programs based on the contribution they have made towards the upliftment of their communities and the environment and their willingness and ability to host volunteers.
 
All projects supported by VSA are listed below, for more information click on the websites provided or contact us on info@voluntoursouthafrica.com and we will send you an information sheet alternatively you may contact the projects directly through their website contact details.

The White Lion Volunteer Program
www.whitelions.org

 
Overview:
We invite you to be part of a serious conservation initiative breaking new ground on both scientific and cultural fronts. As such this project is not a ‘holiday camp’, but committed individuals have the time of their lives. Students who join our program, experience our project as a turning point in their lives, in terms of personal growth, understanding of their life’s purpose, a deepening sense of value and values, spiritual growth, and a genuine commitment to making a difference. As a member of our team you will experience the day-to-day trials and tribulations of running a leading conservation initiative..

Learn more about The White Lion Volunteer Program

Sisonke School – Eastern Cape
www.sisonkeschool.co.za

Overview: Sisonke School (meaning "together") is a small community run school based in a traditional rural area of South Africa called Port St Johns. Volunteers are welcome throughout the school term.

Earth Child Project – Cape Town
www.earthchildproject.org

Overview: The Earthchild Project is a dynamic and innovative non profit organisation that has the power to transform communities. They work within the existing structure of schools, to creating a new generation of confident, conscious and responsible young leaders.

The Rural Woman’s Movement
www.rwmsa.org

Overview: The Rural Women’s Movement (RWM) is an independent rural women’s grassroots organization that addresses issues of gender inequality, human rights and economic development. We aim to develop rural communities in the South African province of Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) by empowering women as agents of change.

Woza Moya
www.wozamoya.org.za

Overview: An HIV/AIDS community care and support programme, situated in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, providing services in the areas of Home Based Care, Orphan Intervention and Food Security.

Marashi Institute
www.maharishischoolsa.org

Overview: Marashi institute is a a state-of-the-art private day school in Johannesburg City which uses a Consciousness-Based Education system in the South African Outcomes-Based Education framework.
If you are a yoga instructor and wish to volunteer your skills at the institute every morning and evening please contact us.

Contribute your time remotely

If you would like to contribute towards the wellbeing of others from the comfort of your own home there are a number of very important ways you can do this.
Promote the worldwide Schools Enterprise Challenge run by our sister organisation Teach a Man to Fish.
The competition encourages entrepreneurship in schools by guiding teachers and learners through the basics of business.
or
Add value to discussions on Education, Entrepreneurship and Personal growth by posting articles on our Education That Pays For Itself Facebook page.
Offer advice and become an online partner/friend or guide to a grade 10, 11 or 12 high school student in South Africa.
Please contact Nikki on nikki@voluntoursouthafrica.com for more information on how to get involved.

 


 

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