South Africa/Lesotho/Zimbabwe Caravan
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About the project
South Africa/Lesotho/Zimbabwe Caravan
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
This is pilot project involving three host organizations in Zimbabwe, Lesotho and South Africa. They have taken an initiative to promote exchange between South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and the rest of the world, involving International volunteers. This project will be hosted for first two weeks in Harare (Zimbabwe), next two weeks will be hosted in Mabopane-Gauteng (South Africa) and last week in Maseru (Lesotho).
About the part in South Africa:
Mabopane was proclaimed in 1959 as a black-only residential settlement by the then Transvaal administration. Before its proclamation the area was under the administration of Transvaal government little more than grazing lands with small communities in Boukenhoutfontein (which later became Block A), Winterveldt and Hebron. The initial residents of Boukenhoutfontein were victims of forced removals from Wallmansthal, Lady Selborne, Boukenhoutkloof and other farm areas around Pretoria. Other residents of Mabopane were Mapulana people who were evicted from the farms near Primier Mine and settled in a non-developed area commonly called Mapulaneng, which is between Block A, Lebanon and Block U. With the financing coming from the South African government the first block houses were constructed similar to those found in Soweto beginning with Block A which had two roomed houses, Block B, Block C, Block D and Block E. The areas within Mabopane were planned according to the class of its citizens; for example Block D (with many mansions which housed the politically connected) in comparison to Block E (block– houses).
💼 What the programme involves
Soccer is a very special event since it crosses all the boundaries of language, culture and geography. While almost everyone on this planet knows of, plays or has watched others play football, aside from goals scored and long-standing team rivalries, rarely do we hear about the more important value and ability of this and other sports to effect positive social change. Soccer for community action is an initiative aiming to utilize “soccer power and influence” to keep young men and woman in the project community engaged meaningfully and increase ability to various challenges affecting them including poverty, drug addiction (HIV/AIDS) endemic etc.
Volunteers are expected to participate in the following outlined activities during the project:.
- Development of young players' basic skills and techniques. This will include; coordinate coaching sessions around topics such as development of ball control, accurate passing, keeping possession, game tactics, and moving into space
- Assist to plan match strategies and take practice games
- Assist in team selection and to be 'on the bench' for weekend or evening matches
- Organize the final competitions and awarding. The winning teams will be awarded various awards.
- Use sports to increase awareness on various challenges affecting young people (Unemployment, etc)
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be hosted in communal house in the community. Basic accommodation facilities will be provided. Expect to share rooms with or other volunteers from the same or other projects (no mix of different sex in the rooms). Volunteers’ relatives and friends can visit or staying over upon special approval.
🍲 Food
Trying a variety of foods from other cultures is part of programs’ philosophy for an authentic experience in South Africa, and may be both fun and challenging. Food on our projects generally reflects the local cuisine. Some foods that are part of a regular diet at your home country may not be available during the program. Vegetarians will be accommodated. However volunteers with more specific dietary requirements may need to supplement the included meals at their own expense. Participants with food allergies (e.g., nuts) must inform the organisation about the existence and severity of the allergy. Three meals per day are provided to the Volunteers at the accommodation.
🎒 Leisure activities
Weekends are meant to be for free tours that the group can organize by themselves. All our work camps are reserved for cultural nights when each volunteer can present her/his country and culture.
Exploring Pretoria historical, natural and cultural sites. These include museums, local markets, etc.
Enjoy wildlife and marine life. Kruger National Park, tour to small animal reserves, variety of water sports, tour among many other options.
Note: Be aware of people trying to invite you for safari and tours, they might not help that much as most of them are not licensed or registered for such kind of business. It is always cheaper and even fun to do these activities with other participants as a team. You might want to wait until the orientation day to plan together. If needed we can provide some recommendations for companies which has been providing services to our Previous participants over the years with affordable rates while quality, safety and security prioritized.
⚠️ Requirements
This project is suitable for a person who is open minded, flexible, ready to learn and adopt to other cultures, interested in physical/outdoor activities sports, Youth and with ability to work independently, under less supervision and minimum resources.
Age: 18 years and above. No age limit. Younger participants can be accepted provided that they are accompanied by their parents or an authorized guardian(s).
Duration of the program: we only accept a volunteer who will arrive on time and stay until the end (no flexibility)
Language: official language of the program is English. However you do not need to be fluent.
Open minded, ready to interact with other people of different cultural background and able to travel between Zimbabwe, South Africa and Lesotho.
ℹ️ Additional information
You are expected to pay a program participation fee of €200 to each hosting organisation. The total fee will be €600.
Participation fee does not cover the cost of medical/health services, all types of insurances, cost of transport to the community (From you home to the project location and return), Business visas fee, airport drop off on departure day, pocket money, free/leisure activities and other personal expenses.
However, participation fee does cover the cost of airport pickups on arrival, orientation on arrival, food and accommodation during the project, transport to project sites and other designated project activities as well general running cost of the program.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
SAVWA 0051
01/11/2019 → 30/11/2019
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
600.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Johannesburg, South Africa
South Africa
🌍 Location info
Local currency
South Africa Rand (ZAR / R)
Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 0.054452 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
South Africa Standard Time
Local time: 22:01 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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