VSA work with many dedicated and worthwhile people, groups and
organizations throughout South Africa and have identified the following
projects as suitable for
voluntourism based on the contribution they have made towards the
upliftment of their communities and their willingness and ability to
host volunteers.
Most of these projects are situated along the East Coast of South
Africa, you may choose to volunteer directly on one project for the full
duration of your stay or plan a voluntour and visit 2 or 3 while
traveling along the coastline.
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.
Overview:
SchoolTrade is an Adopt-a School program.
It has
become an effective way for South Africans and non South
Africans alike to make a dramatic and tangible difference in the
lives of at- risk, school-going young people in South Africa.
|
 |
|
| |
|
| Overview: C.A.R.T (Center for Appropriated Rural Technology) is a
rural life University that aims to provide a holistic education
in all spheres of sustainability to the community from which it
operates. Your time will be divided between the centre and the
Sisonke School.
Sisonke School operates from Port St Johns and uses a variety of
educational philosophies to bring about the best possible
education for its children. |
 |
|
The Manger
| |
|
| Overview:
The Manger, meaning home of new beginnings and second
chances, is the home of the Joshua Baboon Rehabilitation
Project and the Cape Centre for Rehabilitation of Wild Life
(Cape CROW). Run by Peter and Nola Frazer, The Manger is a
safe haven for injured animals and weary souls and it is
thanks to the many volunteer donations that the project is
kept alive. You will find inspiration and healing for
yourself and the animals in this quietly peaceful sanctuary. |
 |
|
Elgin Learning Foundation - Cape Town
www.elf1.co.za
| Overview:
The Elgin
Learning Foundation (ELF) serves disadvantaged
communities of South Africa in mainly rural areas through
education, training and development. Through our initiatives
and programmes, we are actively involved in eradicating
poverty in all its forms. |
 |
|
| 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. |
 |
|
Growing Tennis – Cape Town
| Overview: Taking basic ball skills and tennis to the rural schools.
|
 |
|
| 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.
|
 |
|
Overview: One Voice is an organization dedicated to creating a safe environment for young people to develop positive lifestyles in response to living with HIV and AIDS.
We are seeking volunteers with marketing and/or fundraising skills to joins us in our Durban head office for 6 months to a year.
Click
here to view more details.
|
 |
|
Balen School
no
website
| Overview: Balen High School urgently requires assistant English and Science Teachers they have limited resources and are situated in a VERY remote part of the Eastern Cape. This project is ideally suited to 2 volunteers due to it’s isolation. |
 |
|
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. |
 |
|
