Volunteering -   Career & Professional Development in South Africa

This placement would suit:

People who want to gain practical work experience in Journalism and how it works in a different culture. People who want to expand their portfolio and boost their CV or résumé.

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), restricted only by any possible visa requirements.

This placement would suit:

People who want to make a difference to children, want first-hand experience of African culture and who have initiative. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm!

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Budding vets or animal lovers who want to observe, learn and gain valuable experience in a culture that's different to what you're used to.

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £110 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), restricted only by any possible visa requirements.

This placement would suit:

Anyone with an interest in IT

Duration details:

4 weeks - 12 months available

This placement would suit:

Anyone wanting to gain valuable experience in occupational therapy.

Duration details:

4 weeks up to 12 months

This placement would suit:

If you are passionate about wildlife, have a desire to learn more about wildlife filmmaking and want to develop your career as a wildlife filmmaker, then this intensive one month course is for you.

Cost details:

Price includes all food, accommodation and transfers between Johannesburg airport and reserve.

Duration details:

This course runs on set dates throughout the year, each course lasting 1 month.

This placement would suit:

Anyone wishing to gain experience working in a foreign business.

Duration details:

4 weeks up to 12 months

This placement would suit:

Veterinary medicine students looking to fulfil their clinical Extra Mural Studies and get fantastic exposure to veterinary practices on a 'Big Five' game reserve.

Cost details:

We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare.

Duration details:

The duration for this placment is 16 days and runs on set course dates throughout June- September.

2009 Course dates

Course 1: 18th June- 3rd July 2009
Course 2: 9th July- 24th July 2009
Course 3: 28th July- 12th August 2009
Course 4: 17th August- 1st September 2009

This placement would suit:

People with business experience and knowledge who wish to educate others and thus contribute to development of a Zulu village community.

Cost details:

When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a cost of £125 per additional week.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

Anyone wishing to gain human rights work experience

Duration details:

4 weeks - 12 months available