How do I apply?
Am I eligible?
We’re looking for volunteers who are self motivated, adventurous, flexible and good communicators.
To apply to Volunteer South Africa you must be:
- A British or Irish passport holder, resident in the UK or Ireland
- Aged at least 18
When should I apply?
The latest date we can consider your application is 10 weeks before your UK departure date.
However, places are available on a first come first served basis so we recommend that you apply as soon as you can.
What comes next?
Once you’ve applied for Volunteer South Africa we’ll help you prepare for your trip by guiding you through the following stages:
Reveal more information below by clicking on the plus sign. Full terms and conditions are included in the application pack.
Out of my comfort zone and loving it!
My highlights of the trip were teaching in a Xhosa h...
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COUNTRY FACTS
Capital: Pretoria
Population: 48 Million
Currency: The Rand
Languages: 11
English is an official language.
...I WISH I'D BROUGHT
> Less stuff!
> Photos from home
> A pack of cards
READ/WATCH
>>To Read:-
Long Walk to Freedom
Nelson Mandela
The Bang Bang Club
Greg Marinovich and Joao Silva
Rainbow Diary
John Malathronas
>>To Watch:-
Goodbye Bafana 2007
Tsotsi 2005
Catch a Fire 2006
...TO DO IN
SOUTH AFRICA
> Spot the Big Five on safari
> Stand on the most southern tip of Africa
> Go wine tasting
TESTIMONIALS
"I can’t comment enough on how much of a great experience
I had. I will definitely go back and am considering studying and living there"
Jennifer, Volunteer South Africa