Country
Category
Business
Starting period
Flexible, available year-round
Minimum length of stay
2 months
Number of people
1-2
Study fields
Social work, Social Development, International Business, International Development, Education, Arts & Crafts, Creative studies, Multi Media studies, Finance studies, Fine Arts, Digital Marketing, Website development
Country
Category
Business
Starting period
Flexible, available year-round
Minimum length of stay
2 months
Number of people
1-2
Study fields
Social work, Social Development, International Business, International Development, Education, Arts & Crafts, Creative studies, Multi Media studies, Finance studies, Fine Arts, Digital Marketing, Website development
Based in South Africa, this organization mainly provides a support system for young people from prison. No worries, it’s very safe through screening procedure of candidates and you will not go into the prisons. The aim is to help them with reintegration into society up to employment. This organization is a world-wide movement passionate about transforming people’s lives in some way for examples in schools, communities, on stages and in prisons. Giving people hope is key.
Based in South Africa, this organization mainly provides a support system for young people from prison. This organization opened their first international door in Cape Town in 2014 and has been growing in leaps and bounds. The aim is to help them with reintegration into society up to employment. Besides training and housing, they also offer long term care for each individual they work with. One of their main training fields is in restaurant skills – setting up barista’s, small coffee shops etc.
The goal of this project is to offer support to the team – either the social worker with her activities.Training and support to the people who work with their team is vital to ensure they stay motivated, off drugs, alcohol and away from crime.
Why should I choose for Let’s Go Africa (LGA)?
What is included in the LGA service package?
Can I also do my Minor in Africa instead of internship/volunteer work?
Yes, many different Minor and research projects are possible.
Do you offer travel service and how does that work?
Yes, for our destinations in Africa we offer fully organized tours and customized travel services based on personal experience. On the Home page under destinations, you can click on the countries where all unique travel options are described.
Do you have travel and volunteer combinations?
In our different program countries in Africa we have challenging combination packages. Please contact us.
What is Travel 4 Charity?
Travel 4 Charity is a unique concept where you always support a local partner organization financially. T4C can provide a fully organized travel experience or your trip completely customized. Optionally, you can experience the development work organization up close, see where your support ends up and even collaborate there.
How much of my trip goes to charity and to whom?
Minimum 10% of LGA service package costs. Check the country pages for each trip to see which partner organization we support.
Is there always money going to charity via T4C?
Absolutely! The support for T4C charities is a guarantee for every trip regardless of XMS participation and concerns at least 10% of LGA service package costs.
Can I combine different projects?
Please send us your preference because we have many opportunities!
I am graduated/retired or having a sabbatical, can I do a LGA project?
Absolutely! People with experience are very valuable at our projects.
Can we also go in pairs or with groups?
Definitely, it is even recommendable to share the experience.
Do I have to be Dutch to participate?
No, everybody wanting to go to Africa is welcome to contact us.
What is the minimum age to participate?
18 years old. However we sometimes make exceptions depending on the situation and guidance of an adult.
Does LGA assist with organizing flights/visa?
Yes, of course we assist with the cheapest options and easiest procedures.
What is the cancellation policy of LGA?
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