Programa de Voluntariado Especial de 2 Semanas na África do Sul

Overview

Faça parte do Programa Especial de Voluntariado de 2 Semanas na África do Sul e experimente o melhor que o país tem reservado para você! Este programa foi essencialmente projetado para aqueles que querem ter uma experiência autêntica na África do Sul, mas não têm muito tempo para passar lá. Esta será uma oportunidade de conhecer outros voluntários de diferentes partes do mundo e explorar a cultura e os costumes uns dos outros. Trabalhando como voluntário, você pode fazer uma diferença significativa na vida de pessoas desprivilegiadas e também conhecer mais profundamente seu modo de vida.

Em suma, este 'Programa Especial de 2 Semanas' permitirá que você faça parte de um projeto voluntário significativo e também o levará para um passeio pela Cidade do Cabo, bem como um emocionante safári na selva. Mergulhe na beleza do lugar, tire algumas fotos dignas do Instagram e aproveite ao máximo.

Os voluntários podem escolher participar de projetos de assistência à infância, ensino ou desenvolvimento esportivo neste programa.

Horário de trabalho voluntário

Espera-se que os voluntários que trabalham em programas de assistência social e assistência infantil na Cidade do Cabo cumpram as seguintes tarefas diariamente:

Alimentar, vestir e brincar com as crianças
Ajudar as crianças com os deveres de casa
Preparação de refeições e assistência em atividades gerais do projeto
Envolva as crianças em atividades de arte, artesanato, dança e teatro

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Project Requirement

Os voluntários devem ter 18 anos ou mais no momento da adesão ao projeto. Os participantes devem ter uma mente aberta e uma atitude flexível para trabalhar em um ambiente novo e diferente. Os voluntários precisam ser flexíveis, ter a mente aberta e ter paixão por trabalhar com crianças. Você também deve ser proativo e ter a capacidade de tomar iniciativas. Todos os voluntários devem fornecer um relatório de verificação de antecedentes criminais limpo antes de ingressar no programa.

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Living

A Volunteering Solutions faz grandes esforços para fornecer os melhores padrões de vida aos seus voluntários. Na Cidade do Cabo, nossos voluntários internacionais são buscados no aeroporto e colocados em casas de voluntários ou com famílias anfitriãs, equipadas com todas as comodidades modernas. Também nos certificamos de ajudar nossos voluntários com suas necessidades locais, passeios turísticos ou passeios de fim de semana.

Traslado do aeroporto

Os voluntários são apanhados no Aeroporto Internacional da Cidade do Cabo por um representante e transferidos para o albergue dos voluntários por meio de um serviço de transporte. Os voluntários que chegarem por via terrestre ou já estiverem na África do Sul terão que chegar ao alojamento por conta própria e não terão pick-up.

Orientação

Uma orientação de meio dia será fornecida pela equipe local na data de início do programa. A orientação cobrirá tópicos como introdução ao programa, informações gerais sobre a África do Sul, dicas / diretrizes de segurança, costumes, diretrizes de saúde, comunidades, projetos, famílias anfitriãs, serviços de apoio, viagens e passeios. Os participantes também recebem um passeio a pé pela cidade que é uma caminhada de 2 horas pela área do centro da cidade.

Alojamento

A Volunteering Solutions providencia acomodação para voluntários em um albergue para voluntários ou em residências em comunidades locais. O Volunteer hostel é um alojamento em estilo dormitório situado na área do Observatório da Cidade do Cabo. Os quartos do albergue normalmente acomodam de 4 a 8 pessoas por quarto. Centro. A pousada está perfeitamente situada perto de lojas, restaurantes, transporte público e algumas das melhores praias do mundo! As áreas também são muito seguras.

Morar no albergue é uma “experiência única na vida” porque você conhecerá e viverá com muitos outros voluntários de todo o mundo. É uma grande oportunidade de fazer amigos para toda a vida e aprender sobre diferentes culturas. Todos os dias você viajará para o seu projeto, geralmente de táxi mini-ônibus, que é uma maneira muito barata e eficiente de viajar na Cidade do Cabo, e também é muito divertido! Depois de terminar o seu projeto do dia, você costuma passar as noites fazendo atividades diferentes com os outros voluntários da casa, como noites de cinema no lounge ou um braai, que é um churrasco sul-africano.

Ao ficar com uma família anfitriã durante o voluntariado na África do Sul, você viverá em uma das comunidades locais da Cidade do Cabo. Lá você experimentará a vida de uma típica família sul-africana, o que será uma grande experiência cultural. Você viajará uma curta distância até o seu projeto pela manhã e à noite passará um tempo se relacionando com sua família anfitriã. Nos fins de semana, você pode passar seu tempo de lazer com sua família anfitriã ou se hospedar em um mochileiro na cidade para explorar o centro da cidade durante o dia e experimentar a vida noturna da Cidade do Cabo.

Refeições

Os voluntários que ficam no albergue recebem café da manhã self-service no albergue durante a semana (segunda a sexta). Suprimentos como cereais, ovos, pão com várias coberturas, café/chá, seleção de frutas são fornecidos. Almoço, jantar e as refeições de fim de semana não estão incluídas, mas podem ser consumidas em qualquer um dos restaurantes acessíveis ou encomendadas para casa também. Os voluntários também podem comprar suprimentos localmente e preparar refeições na cozinha da casa.

Para aqueles que ficam em uma família anfitriã, você receberá 3 refeições por dia, preparadas pelo seu anfitrião.Café da manhã antes do seu projeto, almoço embalado para levar e uma deliciosa refeição caseira para o jantar.

Durante o seu tempo livre

A Cidade do Cabo tem muito a oferecer aos viajantes e há muito o que fazer nos fins de semana e nas horas vagas. Os voluntários costumam fazer os passeios da Garden Route no fim de semana ou explorar as belas praias da Cidade do Cabo. Você também pode fazer uma excursão de dia inteiro a Cape Point e seguir para o sul até o Cabo da Boa Esperança. Em um dia livre, você pode fazer uma caminhada até a Table Mountain ou simplesmente relaxar na área de Waterfront. Há muito o que fazer e você nunca terá um dia chato na bela cidade da Cidade do Cabo.

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Costs

Duration	Program Fee	Choose your currency
2 Weeks	$795
Extra Week	$175

Please Note: An application fee of is charged over and above the program fee as an application payment. A 5% international banking fee is charged for credit card payments of program fee in USD/AUD.

Inclusões

Guia completo antes da partida
Assistência da equipe de suporte do país
Traslado do aeroporto do aeroporto internacional da Cidade do Cabo
Orientação do programa e passeio a pé pela Cidade do Cabo
Hospedagem em Albergue de Voluntários
Café da manhã diário no Volunteer Hostel
Voluntariado na região da Cidade do Cabo
Safari de 2 dias pela vida selvagem

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Taxa de visto
Desembarque no aeroporto de retorno (pode ser organizado por um custo extra)
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FAQ's

Application and Program Details

Are there any necessary requirements to participate in the Cape Town, South Africa volunteer programs?: Below are the necessary requirements to participate in the Cape Town, South Africa volunteer projects:

Volunteers must be 18 years or older at the time of joining the project.

Volunteers joining the medical volunteer project must be either Pre-Medical, Medical or Nursing student or possess other qualifications related to medical and nursing field such as CNA or EMT. Medical professionals such as doctors and nurses are also welcome to join the program.

The participants need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.

The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Clean Criminal Background Check Report for participants joining Childcare and Teaching Projects.

The participant must be in good health.
When do I need to arrive in Cape Town for my program? What will happen once I arrive in Cape Town?: All volunteers need to arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT) on the program starting date i.e Sunday.

The assigned driver from a backpacker airport pickup service would be waiting for you with a signboard in the arrivals area and you would then be transferred to a hostel accommodation in the city. A brief orientation session takes place on Monday morning.
For how many hours do I have to volunteer in a day?: Volunteers usually work for 4 to 6 hours a day depending on their program. You will have weekends off to travel. However, volunteers need to be flexible, open minded and understand that work requirements can change as well on certain occasions.
Can I volunteer as part of a group?: Yes, you are welcome to take part in South Africa Volunteer Program as part of a group. We welcome families, friends, high school students, college/university and corporate groups to volunteer together in the volunteering programs. Volunteering Solutions has hosted large student groups as well as families coming to volunteer in the program. We have hosted groups from universities in the UK, the USA as well as other countries.
What are the Program Locations in Cape Town?: The projects are placed in and around Cape Town. The city is located with one of the most stunning backdrops of Table Mountain and offers beautiful beach locations and countryside. Cape Town is one of the most popular destinations in South Africa and is also very cosmopolitan with people of different religions, race, and beliefs living together in the city.

Volunteers in Cape Town work in the city as well as in many different community suburbs such as Grassy Park, Athlone, Philippi, Mitchells Plain, and Belville. Projects are located close to city center as well as in suburban areas and townships.
When should I apply for the volunteer programs in Cape Town, South Africa?: It is advised to apply for the projects once the volunteering/ traveling dates are decided as there are limited spots available. We majorly follow the first come first serve policy. As soon as you decide the travel dates, we suggest you apply for the program and hold your spot.
I haven’t traveled or volunteered abroad before. Can I still be a part of VolSol?: Yes, most definitely you can as we believe every participant brings something new to the project. If you do not have previous experience, we offer you the opportunity to have a great start with us. We make international volunteering easy – not only are our Volunteer Abroad opportunities rooted in offering you extensive support, but they are also very affordable.
How long will it take to process my application? Will my application be accepted?: Usually, it takes around 10-12 working days for the application to be processed and placement to be confirmed. After we review your CV and documents, your booking is confirmed and the booking confirmation will be updated in your My Account and you can view the information in your account. The application acceptance depends on the availability of seats in the project as well as the eligibility criteria of the program (age, skills and experience etc.).
Does VolSol provides with a reference or a certificate after program completion?: Yes, we will provide you with the Certificate after successful completion of your program. The Certificate is provided on request.

Health and Safety

How safe is South Africa and Cape Town in particular?: Cape Town is a safe city and one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa. It has been rated as one of the best places to visit in the world by New York Times in 2014 and receives millions of tourists every year. As in any major metropolis around the world, you need to take general precautions for safety. You will be given safety precautions and instructions by the local coordinator team during the orientation as well as in your Pre-departure handbook after you become an enrolled participant.
Do I need to buy a health insurance?: Yes, for all participants, it is mandatory to have a valid travel medical insurance for their trip. Volunteers have the option to purchase Travel and Medical Insurance at a nominal extra cost from Volunteering Solutions. To provide the best option to our participants, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage in collaboration with a leading insurance provider.

If you already have a valid Travel and Medical insurance, you can email us a copy of the same. It is also advised to bring along the Insurance documents during your trip.
What immunizations/vaccinations will I need?: All participants are recommended to consult their physician or travel doctor before traveling to South Africa. To view the general list of vaccinations recommended for your travel to South Africa,https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/south-africa">; click here.

Accommodation and Living

Can I know more about the home-stay facilities?: While staying with a host family during volunteering in South Africa, you will live in one of the local communities of Cape Town. There you will experience life in a typical South African family, which will be a great cultural experience. You will be provided 3 meals a day, prepared by your host – Breakfast before your project, a packed lunch to take with you and a delicious home cooked meal for dinner.
What if I have my own accommodation? Can I still volunteer for the project?: Unfortunately the entire volunteering experience is as much about volunteering on your project, as it is about cross-cultural exchange and community building. A lot of that happens through the housing that we have set up by being with like-minded people. Additionally, for safety reasons all volunteers must live in the allotted accommodation.
Are there more expenses once I arrive in South Africa?: Your program fee does not cover your personal expenses. You will need to provide for yourself your personal expenses, such as bottled water, local transport, telephone, shopping, sightseeing etc. However, you should carry around $70-$80 per week for your basic personal expenses. This amount can vary and you would need a higher amount if you choose to go on weekend trips out of town.
How do I get to the program location?: Your program coordinator or a member of the local coordinating team will take you to your placement and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program/city/culture etc. You will be told about the directions to the project from your accommodation and the mode of transport which you can use. Most preferred mode of transport within the town is the Public Bus, taxis. The coordinator will be happy to guide you regarding anything that you need to know.
Can vegetarians be accommodated?: Yes, however, you must inform us in advance and also mention about any dietary requirement in your application form.
Where can I change my money in Cape Town? Are there ATMs in the city?: On arrival, you can change your foreign currency into South African Rands (ZAR) from the Cape Town International Airport. South Africa has a modern banking system and there is an abundance of ATMs and foreign exchange outlets in the city.
Can I know more about accommodation and food arrangements?: Volunteers in Cape Town are provided accommodation in a volunteer house/ hostel or in homestays in suburbs and communities. The volunteer house/ hostel is centrally located, close to the city center as well as to many cafes, restaurants, and delis. Living in the volunteer hostel is a great opportunity to meet other like-minded volunteers from around the world.

Volunteers staying at the hostel accommodation are provided with self-service breakfast at the hostel on weekdays (Monday – Friday).Supplies such as cereals,eggs,bread with various toppings, coffee/tea, selection of fruits are provided.Lunch, dinner and weekend meals are not included but can be eaten out at any of the affordable eateries or ordered to home as well. Volunteers can also purchase supplies locally and prepare meals in the house kitchen.

For those staying in a host family, you will be provided 3 meals a day, prepared by your host. Breakfast before your project, a packed lunch to take with you and a delicious home cooked meal for dinner.
Would I have free time during my program? Can I do sightseeing during my program?: Depending on your project placement, you will get evenings and the weekends free, to travel and explore the places. In the evenings, volunteers usually get together and go out for social gatherings, eat out or just relax at the volunteer house. Weekends are free and you can go for short weekend trips.There is a lot to do in Cape Town and you will never experience a dull moment in the city. You can explore the city and go to different places such as Bo-Kaap, Robben Island, climb the Table Mountain or just relax at one of the beautiful beaches in the city. You can also take the Western Cape tour and explore the beautiful wine lands. Get in touch with the country coordinator and know more about the places you can travel to.

Flights and Visa

Does Volunteering Solutions help with Visa?: All travelers traveling to South Africa should have a valid visa.The citizens from most of the European (including the UK & Ireland), African and South American countries as well as the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand do NOT need to obtain a Visa beforehand and can stay in the country for a period up to 90 days. However, you must have a passport valid for at least 6 months period.

All participants joining the South Africa volunteer projects for more than 90 days, need to apply for volunteer visa at the nearest South African Embassy or Consulate. Along with the visa application, you need to attach the required supporting documents. Volunteers are provided with the necessary supporting document for their South African visa application. More detailed information shall be provided after you become a Volunteering Solutions’ enrolled participant.
What are the recommended airlines to fly to Cape Town, South Africa?: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is very well connected and has direct flight connections from European, Middle East, African and some Asian destinations.

South African Airways, KLM Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Lufthansa, Kenya Airways, Condor Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air France and Singapore Airlines are? some of the major airlines that have direct connections to Cape Town.

Connect with Past Volunteers

How can I connect with past Volunteering Solutions South Africa alumni as well as other former and current volunteers?: We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions South Africa program participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering">https://www.facebook.com/VolunteeringSolutions/">Volunteering Solutions Facebook Page or Facebook">https://www.facebook.com/groups/VolunteeringSolutions/">Facebook Group to communicate with other participants.

To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit ?the Meet">https://www.volunteeringsolutions.com/meet-a-volunteer">Meet a Volunteer page on our website.