Volunteer in South Africa: FAQ
Volunteer in South Africa
Join volunteer projects in South Africa! Help children, animals, and the environment, get to know the unique culture, and improve your foreign language skills.
What is volunteering?
Volunteering or volunteer work is socially useful work carried out voluntarily without expecting monetary compensation.
How much will I earn?
Volunteer projects are unpaid. But most importantly, volunteers receive what cannot be bought for any money: a sense of personal usefulness, satisfaction from their work, and the help that is genuinely needed here. Additionally, participating in volunteer projects provides a unique life experience and immersion in the cultural traditions of the country.
What language skills are necessary to participate in this program?
English.
What level of English is required to participate in the program?
It is necessary to speak English at a conversational level. For those wishing to participate in educational programs, the level of English should be above average.
Is it necessary to be a student to participate in the volunteer project?
No. Anyone can participate.
How long can I participate?
The minimum duration of the volunteer project is 2 weeks, and the maximum is 12 weeks.
When do programs start?
As a rule, volunteer programs in South Africa start every Sunday and end on Saturday.
When to apply for the program?
The Volunteer Program in South Africa is year-round. Documents must be submitted at least 2-3 months before the desired start date.
How to pay for the program?
After signing the contract, the IEC fee of $300 must be paid within 7 calendar days.
The second part of the program is paid after the participant’s full registration in the sponsor’s system.
How many working hours will I have and will there be weekends?
Volunteers usually work 5-6 hours a day and have two days off per week.
Where will I work?
The program sponsor offers completely different volunteer projects, from working in a reserve to working in a local clinic.
Where will I live while working?
Volunteers live in a specially selected family, where they are provided with free meals or in a volunteer house in Cape Town.
Will someone meet me at the airport?
Yes.
Can I travel with my friend?
Yes, of course. When applying for participation, you will need to provide the name and surname of your friend with whom you are going.
What insurance do I need?
We recommend our participants to purchase health insurance. All details regarding insurance will be provided by the IEC office.
