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“I really really enjoyed Cape Town and study at ih. I learned a lot because when I arrived here I couldn´t speak any English but I can now because I learned at ih Cape Town. Thank you so much for give me this big opportunity to study here, thanks everybody I really love Cape Town.” – Christina (Ivory Coast)
Volunteer Opportunities
IH Cape Town is pleased to announce a closer partnership with you2africa in terms of offering prospective IH Cape Town Students both Language courses as well as the opportunity to volunteer with a diverse range of projects to choose from.
South Africa is a diverse, exhilarating and spectacular year round destination, and volunteer work in South Africa is always needed. What has become an extremely popular option is for students to combine an English language course with one of our volunteer projects, thereby not only learning English but also enriching the lives of others. The dynamic nature of the volunteer projects allow IH Cape Town, with our volunteer partner You2Africa , to offer students the most rewarding and exciting Volunteer, Learn & Travel packages.
Making a difference coupled with the exciting prospect of learning about a foreign culture and local community as well as the personal growth, ensures a unique experience.
For details about these and other Specials packages, please visit our Specials page and for the latest details on the different projects available, please contact volunteer@ihcapetown.com.
Current Volunteer projects
There are a range of volunteer projects available to students and customized packages including both English and Volunteering can be co-ordinated.
Some of the current projects include:
- WORDS CHANGING WORLDS
- HANDS ON BIG 5
- HEART FOR ORPHANS
- WILD COAST SCHOOLS PROJECT
- CARING IN THE CAPE COMMUNITY
- HEALING THROUGH HORSES
- PENGUIN RESCUE
- ANIMAL CHARITY
- WILD COAST AFRICAN ANGELS CRECHE PROJECT
- ENABLING DISABLED CHILDREN
- THIS WAY UP
- GO WILD GAME RESERVE
- YOUTH AT RISK
- HOPE JOURNEY – CHILDREN`S RECOVERY HOSPITAL
- SAVE THE GREAT WHITE SHARK
- STREETWISE SOCCER
- TEACH KIDS ON THE BEACH
- CHIMP FUN
- NOAH`S ARK IN AFRICA
- ORGANIC AFRICAN FARM
- 1 MONTH GAME RANGER COURSE
- WILD COAST CONSERVATION
- WILD COAST HORSE REHABILITATION
For the latest details on the different projects available, please email us on volunteer@ihcapetown.com.
FAQs
Who can apply
Students should be at least 17 years and older.
How can you apply
Please email volunteer@ihcapetown.com.
Length of volunteer projects
Minimum duration of volunteer project is 1 week and can be combined with any length of English lessons.
For Gap year and other enquiries, please email volunteer@ihcapetown.com.
Where does the volunteer work take place
Cape town, Western Cape, South Africa
What’s included
- Airport Transfers
- CAPE TOWN ORIENTATION: Orientation that covers everything the volunteers need to know about staying in South Africa (from social skills to transport and safety)
- Accommodation
- Two meals a day – Breakfast and Dinner
- Donation per month to the Volunteer Project, to assist in their funding.
- A South African sim card that works on a pay-as-you-go top up system
Monthly socials for volunteers to get together and meet other volunteers (cost depends on social)
- Certificate & Report on Volunteer`s project should this be required for studies or other purposes
- Free All inclusive trips – Cape Peninsular Tour
Is previous Experience necessary
- Specific experience is not required; however, Intermediate English is preferred for some of the projects. Details available upon request.
What will my responsibilities be?
- Your responsibilities will be confirmed once your volunteer project has been confirmed.
Special Skills
- Any special skills will be discussed once your volunteer project has been confirmed
Is the work dangerous
- No
Potential Health Risks
- Potential Health Risks will be highlighted depending on the volunteer project.
- Some children might be HIV+ but there is a non-disclosure policy in line with Government regulations and laws, so volunteers need to exercise caution.
Accommodation when volunteering
- Accommodation is typically provided on a twin sharing basis in a Volunteer House which is shared with other volunteers. Certain volunteer projects provide on-site accommodation while other projects accommodate volunteers nearby and provide daily transport to and from the project.
Meals when volunteering
- Breakfast is self service and provided by the volunteer house.
- Lunch is to volunteers own account
- Supper is a cooked meal provided by the volunteer house host.
- Please note that the accommodation and food can be basic. If you have special dietary needs you should provide this for yourself.
Local Transport
- Transport shuttle (door to door from volunteer house direct to project)
- Hire own car
Visas
- Please visit the IH Cape Town website – http://ihcapetown.com/visa-info/
What’s excluded
- The cost of a visa in the case of the volunteer stay being longer than 90 days
- Medical Insurance which must include work, emergency evacuation. Please make sure you understand how your medical insurance works in South Africa as we (You2africa & IH Cape town) will be unable to pay for any doctors accounts or the like in lieu of being refunded by the medical scheme
- Weekend excursions
- Local Transport outside normal project hours
- Lunches (not provided by host/host family)
- Towel and toiletries
- Accommodation if Volunteer arrives before start date
- Transport to Accommodation if Volunteer arrives before start date
