Community and Environmental Volunteering / Adventure Programmes

  South Africa

• Other Cities in South Africa: 
Plettenberg Bay

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: By Individual Arrangement

Description: All packages tailor made to the individual / group's needs.
Uniquely placed to utilise the many activities in the local area such as the Worlds highest bungee at Bloukrans bridge, Whale watching on marine boating safaris, Game drives at local pocket game and nature reserves, zip-line tours at Storms River plus many more. We are also able to accommodate those people looking for some adventure whilst benefiting the local community.
WWISA is a grass-roots initiative developed at the community-level to enhance the local community (Townships) existence through skills development and social interaction. Available projects may vary depending on numbers and level of experience / desired level of involvement.

Specific past projects have included:

- Building of self sustainable vegetable patches;
- Environmental education camps for youth;
- Refurbishment of locally run community businesses;
- Street and beach clearing;
- After school activity programmes;
- Research studies into endangered / protected species and areas;
- Meal distribution providing over 35,000 meals over a period of 5 months;
- And many more.

Essentially helping in whichever way we can by getting involved in any and all initiatives.

Highlights: Whether you / your group wants to come for 2 weeks or 6 months, the level of exposure to the true South Africa is significant, whilst being able to fully enjoy your "down time" with a high degree of activities and entertainment provided. All this whilst having close contact to a social circle and VIP treatment from our on site team!

Qualifications:
* Whether you can teach, paint, use a computer, perform surgery or just want to get your hands dirty- we will source the right project dependant on your indivdual skills.
* The only necessary qualification is an open mind and a willing attitude!

Cost in US$: Dependent upon package

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: Outgoing, independant people who are genuinely wanting to leave a fingerprint and not just a footprint as they travel through South Africa.

Age Range: 16+

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

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

WWISA (Willing Workers in South Africa)'s Mission Statement: WWISA is primarily a community-focused organisation that aims to harness the energies of the international volunteer movement to support the development of independent and sustainable projects that respond to the identified needs of disadvantaged communities, assisting them in the enhancement of existing skills and the acquisition of new expertise to sustain and further such projects, thereby promoting the development of fully fledged, well-informed, productive citizens in democratic South Africa.

Year Founded: 2001