Southern Africa Caravan
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About the project
Southern Africa Caravan
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The host organisation tries to contribute towards the development of South African communities both urban and rural through local, national, regional and international volunteers to work together towards the cultural, economic, socio-political well-being of young people and marginalised persons or groups through empowerment work camps programs and promotion of sustainable development. Our partner shall work and collaborate with other Volunteer driven organisation, Regional Work Camp Associations, and organisations. It is a member of Southern African Workcamp Cooperation, Partner with Service Civil International (SCI) and Full member of Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS).
💼 What the programme involves
This is pilot project involving four organizations in Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. This is an initiative to promote South-South exchange involving International volunteers. This project will be hosted for one week in each country for the duration of November month.
Description of the Project :
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.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Accommodation
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.
What to bring
- Mosquito net
- Mosquito repellent.
- Bed sheets (at least 2 pieces) and pillow if you prefer one
- Towels
- Rubber mattress
🍲 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. Meals in transit between airports and to/from Project, during tourism or outside designated project area are volunteer’s responsibility. No reimbursements will be made for volunteers who miss their included meals.
📍 About the location
International Workcamp in 4 countries Tanzania, Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa
🎒 Leisure activities
- 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.
- 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.
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 : the partner organization only accept a volunteer who will arrive on time and stay until the end. (No flexibility)
- Language : Official Languages of the program are English. However you do not need to be fluently.
🤝 Meeting point
The meeting point will be at the station of Pretoria where our partner will come to pick you (volunteers will have to go there from Johannesburg's airport by train).
ℹ️ Additional information
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
SAVWA 0062
01/11/2022 → 30/11/2022
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
250.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Pretoria, 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: 21:32 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken