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Help out in a South African community, share, exchange ideas and immerse yourself in a culture different from your own. This is the experience you’ll have on the Community Support and Development mission in South Africa! See all missions in South Africa here
Support for local communities in South Africa
The aim of the Community Support and Development mission is to help local communities in the areas of education, employment and community building. This is a truly immersive experience of South African culture and way of life. Apartheid is over in South Africa, but it has left its mark. Inequalities remain in terms of resources, employment and education, whilst the population is eager to learn…
The mission to support local communities in South Africa aims to address these inequalities. Its programme makes a positive contribution towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
An immersive experience in a South African village
This volunteer placement will give you the chance to share in the daily lives of South African villagers, whilst helping them to thrive and giving them reasons to smile and move forward! This volunteering placement will allow you to immerse yourself in a culture and traditions different from your own, whilst offering your support. You’ll be amazed by the warmth, kindness and open-mindedness of the locals!
Depending on requirements, the work involved in this role is very varied. Here are a few examples of the tasks you may be asked to carry out.
- Providing academic support to disadvantaged children;
- Teaching adults in craft-making workshops;
- Taking part in markets or events organised for the sale of these items;
- Manual work in the vegetable garden and the nursery;
- Support for the training of our teachers;
- Accompanying children on their educational trips;
- Contribution to the educational programme.
Through this experience, you’ll have the chance to interact with people of all ages: the little ones aged between 2 and 4 who come to the nursery every morning, the older children aged 5 to 15 who come to the library in the afternoon, and also the adults from the village.
The mission welcomes volunteers every week, but the minimum stay is two weeks and the maximum is 12 weeks.
It is only closed between mid-December and mid-January.
It is best to arrive at the mission on a Saturday or Sunday to fit in better with the programme schedule.
- 2 weeks: €750
- 3 weeks: €990
- 4 weeks: €1,250
- 6 weeks: €1,745
- 8 weeks: €2,250
- 12 weeks: €3,175
Included in the price
- Return transfer from the local airport or the town of Hoedspruit
- Accommodation and linen
- Three meals a day
- One day a week (at least) in the nearest town
- Internet access (Wi-Fi)
- A T-shirt from the project
Not included in the price
- The international flight and the transfer from Johannesburg to Hoedspruit
- Additional drinks and personal expenses
- Insurance cover for assistance, repatriation, medical expenses, cancellation and luggage
- The laundry
Entry requirements
- No specific experience is required to take part, other than a genuine commitment to the project’s ethos
- Aged 18 or over, or aged 16 or over if accompanied by an adult
- Language: English (intermediate level)
Housing
- Accommodation on this expedition is basic and authentic, right within the camp itself.
- Accommodation is in small huts, each of which can sleep two people.
- There is a shared building for toilets and showers.
- It is worth noting that the campsite is some distance from shops and transport links. The campsite is situated about 10 minutes’ walk from the rural village of Sigagule.
For this assignment, cleaning and meal preparation are carried out by the project’s local staff.
This trip is one of a kind, as opportunities to visit disadvantaged villages in South Africa are few and far between! You’ll be surprised by how friendly the locals are
This programme offers you a unique, immersive experience amongst the communities in the rural villages of Limpopo Province. An extraordinary opportunity to share in their lives, far removed from the usual tourist trails and offering a truly unique cultural experience …
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About the partner agency
The partner organization is a French agency founded by Nathalie in 2015, following several years of volunteering experience with an organization in South Africa. It offers various eco-volunteering missions focused on the preservation of endangered species, as well as support for rural communities. The partner agency specializes in missions based in South Africa.
