Volunteer or Intern in Community Projects and Local NGOs

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: any dates

Description: Work as a volunteer or intern in a non-profit organization or project in the beautiful city of Cape Town or in the rural Eastern Cape. We only place with organizations and projects we know well and that are outcome-orientated. All of them feel bound to one thing only: to improve the lives of people and to do this in a sustainable way. We also provide the necessary training (taking place in South Africa). Atlantic Volunteers is not profit-orientated. This is why the volunteers only have to cover the actual administration costs that arise from their placement and training. We offer an individualized service before and during your stay in South Africa. We believe that in South Africa volunteers are urgently needed-together with our participants, we strive towards improving the lives of those less fortunate.

Highlights: Depending on the project you will chose, every-day highlights are the happiness of the children you will work with, the opportunity to support others with your skills, and the knowledge of being needed and making a real difference. Cape Town offers a wide range of attractions and a fascinating cultural diversity. In the Eastern Cape you will experience rural Africa.

Qualifications: Volunteers need to be 18 years old. There are no other general requirements. Specific skills may be needed for certain projects-in this case, we will provide the necessary training.

Cost in US$: 320

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical volunteer would be a student or young professional who has a low budget but does not regard making money as a priority. He/She will rather be interested in getting to know other cultures, making unique experiences, meeting people that are special, and at the same time make a real difference to the lives of others.

Age Range: 18 years minimum

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Atlantic Volunteers's Mission Statement: We place young people as volunteers and interns in non-profit organizations and projects in South Africa. We also provide the necessary training at our head office in Cape Town. Our programmes are designed for students and young professionals with low budgets. We believe that in South Africa volunteers are urgently needed. Together with our participants, we would like to help improve the lives of those less fortunate.

Year Founded: 2005