Overview
About Volunteers Without Borders: Our vision and goal is to connect international volunteers with opportunities at the lowest cost possible that will provide them with the opportunity to give back to underdeveloped areas of the world that need all the help and support that they can get. Our mission is to recruit international volunteers and present them with international volunteer abroad opportunities to make a difference in developing countries in need. We offer program fees that are substantially lower than majority of other companies.
ISSUES FACING SOUTH AFRICA
South Africa is a nation of approximately forty-seven million people of diverse origins, cultures, languages, and religions. It is a country that has gone through numerous struggles in the past century, and faces more in the future. The spread of AIDS is an alarming problem in South Africa with up to 31% of pregnant women found to be HIV infected in 2005 and the infection rate among adults is estimated at 20%. Malaria is also a growing issue in South Africa. Unemployment rate also pose major problems, as 1/4 of the population remains unemployed, living on less than $1.25 USD/day. Another major problem in South Africa is poaching. When this horrible act is carried out, it leaves both the wildlife and marine life on the brink of extinction. Off the coast of South Africa, Sharks are being killed for their fins faster than they have time to fully mature and reproduce. As it stands, there is now less than 10% of the original population in our oceans.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Due to high amounts of poaching, lack of laws, and low levels of enforcement; the animals and marine life of Africa and our world is diminishing at a rapid rate. If pressure is not put on governments to change ways, educate locals, and enforce laws, we may lose our precious wildlife in the very near future. While volunteering in South Africa, the programs we offer allow volunteers unique experiences to educate themselves on these issues, get involved in the local community and learn more about the African culture and the way of life. If you have the courage and desire to make a difference in South Africa, you will be rewarded immensely as it is one of the most exciting countries to volunteer in; especially if you have a big heart for Marine or Wildlife.
PLEASE NOTE: Volunteers are required to pay a Registration Fee of $225 CAD, which will be added to the program fee.
Highlights
- South Africa is a very diverse ethnic community composing of an extensive variety of cultures, languages, and religions
- While volunteering in South Africa, the programs we offer allow volunteers unique experiences to educate themselves on these issues, get involved in the local community and learn more about the African culture and the way of life
- You will be rewarded immensely as it is one of the most exciting countries to volunteer in; especially if you have a big heart for Marine or Wildlife
