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SERVICES
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VOLUNTEER GUIDE
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AFRICA Ghana
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Kenya
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Madagaskar
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Namibia
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South Africa
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NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA Argentinia
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Costa Rica
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Dominican Republic
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Ecuador - Quito
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Ecuador - Galapagos
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Peru
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Canada
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ASIA Indonesia - Bali
This brochure was produced in October 2017. All information refer to the time of production and may alter from time to time. Please see all current information on our website at www.studentsgoabroad.org.
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Singapore
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Sri Lanka
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Philippines
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Thailand
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Within our volunteer and community engagement
However, it is very important to have in mind, that all activities are usually very
programs, you work in and together with local
simply structured volunteer works which can not always be compared with those of a
communities in different countries of Africa, Asia,
professional internship. The motivation for volunteering should always be the focus on
North and South America. Volunteers work together
cooperation with the local community and the intercultural and personal enrichment. Of
to improve the living conditions of the locals in
course, the volunteer program still leaves enough time to get to know the country and
different projects. Moreover, we want to contribute to the protection of flora and fauna
the people and this is far from tourism.
and activate the local community on a lasting basis. The locals are to develop a new awareness of a healthy and balanced life as well as showing respect for one another.
You will not only scratch on the surface, but instead you will immerse deeply in a
We want to show them how they can deal with their environment in a sustainable way.
new culture and learn to adjust to a new environment. Also, you will celebrate other
No matter what area you are interested in or what your skills are, as a volunteer you
traditions and customs and will meet like-minded people from all over the world. These
can engage in social work, medical care, environmental protection, animal welfare,
experiences and new friendships will accompany you for a lifetime.
education and other non-profit sectors.
SERVICES before your travels
when abroad
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• Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you
• Airport pick up and transfer to accommodation
• Organisation of language course if requested
• Dedicated volunteer support and personal assessment
• Accommodation during your volunteer program
• Organisation or vehicle if requested
• Visa assistance • Pre-departure information: flights, insurances, vaccinations and other important travel preparations • Support from your local coordinator
(standard varies depending on the program location) • Program orientation • Some meals (varies depending on the program location) • Tips and informationen on leisure activities • Emergency support • Regular meetings with other volunteers • Certification of completion
not included • Travel and health insurance • Vaccination • Flights • Personal costs for freetime activities • Transportation costs
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Social Work with Children
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Medical & Health Care
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Sports Programs
Building & Construction
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Kenya
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Namibia
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South Africa
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Tanzania
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NEED TO KNOW BEFORE CHOSING YOUR PROGRAM 1 Before you make a decision What you need to know before you decide on a volunteer project: • All programs are real! This means, that also the fates and the living conditions of the locals are. Please be aware of, how sensitive you are to these social unspoken topics and more important if you can handle these situations once you are in a different environment. • Some of the projects are located in remote places, mostly hours from a bigger city. But it will not be as lonely as you might think. If you are sociable and take the initiative
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Before you get to know the project, get to know yourself! Think thoroughly, what motivation you bring on your trip, how much power and strength you have, what you want to accomplish and how much you want to be involved in the voluntary work. After this start looking for the project, which is consistent with your goals. We also provide you assistance finding the most suitable project. If you are not sure, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Over the years we got to know many volunteers and we have developed a good knowledge of who is suitable for which project. We will be happy to help you make the right decision. Tip: Do not just settle for one particular project. It is already enough to know in which country you would like to go and in what field of social work you would like to engage yourself.
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to talk to people, you will easily make friends. • Take your time! Being a volunteer means to not rush through daily life. You will need
The right choice
Secure your spot
The registration is easily done.
your time to adjust to your new environment, and also the people in the projects will
Just click apply on our website and you will be directed to your new online profile
need time to get to know you. Even though it is possible to participate two weeks in
where you can fill in your data. The last step will be to transfer the registration fee.
some voluntary works, you should keep in mind that this does not give you enough time to make remarkable changes.
Costs of living • Voluntary work is without any financial compensation! • What budget did you set for yourself during your travels? • Shortly list all the costs, which you might occur during your travels. We regularly try to update our list of worldwide cost of livings. • How much time do I want to spend on voluntary work and how much on leisure time? Your expenses will adjust to your desired lifestyle. • Check out our tips for financing! You might find a few ideas, which you have not thought of yet, on how to finance your travels.
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Your program confirmation
After your registration you will directly be contacted by your future local program coordinator by email. In some cases there will also be a skype interview. Below you will find all important information. Our tip: use the following points as a checklist for your interview with your program coordinator or check, if you have been informed sufficiently by email and information sheets about all listed points. Eligibility for the project | Time of arrival | Starting date of the program | Do’s and Dont’s | Accommodation | Transportation abroad | Visa | Vaccinations and insurance | Medical care abroad | Fellow travelers
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5 Book your flight Flight booking Only after your program coordinator has been in contact with you and approved your arrival date, you should book your flight. The reasons for this are pointed out in section 3. All volunteer projects are coordinated by our local program coordinators and not by our customer service. So please be certain all is approved before you book your flight. You want to avoid having to wait one week for your project to start due to national or school holidays, don´t you? Confirmation Please send your flight details directly after your booking to Studentsgoabroad.org and/or to your local program coordinator, so we can arrange your airport pick-up and arrange the accommodation for you.
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Visa and insurances
8 Changing your project It may be that your project does not meet your expectations and you would like to help even more. Show your commitment and talk with someone from the project or with our coordinator about your satisfaction in your program. A lot of times you have the possibility to help in additional project or even change projects, if you have plausible reasons. After you return home, we cannot change the situation anymore and there is hardly a chance of refunding.
9 Extending the project/ stay Commited volunteers are welcome to extend their project. Please consult your local program coordinator for this, as he knows the capacity of the projects and accommodation and can plan you in accordingly
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Project Certificate
All certificates of completion will be handed out by our program coordinator in the
Now that you have received all necessary information, you can start with
specific country. This also applies to other important documents you might need for your
the last preparations for your journey. Apply for your visa and find out
university, CV, scholarships or children allowance. After you return home it will be quite
which insurance is most suitable for your destination.
difficult to request these documents due to long distance.
7 Change of accommodation Even though our program coordinators try to inform you well enough our types of accommodation, your expectations might not be met and you are not content with it. Our tip: Before you decide to move by yourself, get in touch with the coordinator and talk about possible other accommodations. Volunteers, who decide to move independently, need to cover the additional costs by themselves.
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Ghana Medical & Health Care
In the last year of 2017, the focus of the program was mainly on
BRANCHES
creating forums for women from the rural areas of Ghana to raise awareness for HIV. In these programs, not only the disease itself is explained and how one is protected from it, but also how to behave
Teaching Childcare Medical Care Soccer Project Computer Science
towards infected people and reintegrate them into society. A total of 22 events were organized with the help of the international volunteers who were very well received by high school students, women and university students. In addition, clinics, therapies and orphanages were visited as well. This successful strategy is to be
help the children deal with the English language and to built up their confidence when speaking English. Through the support of international volunteers, events were organized. These events brought volunteer teachers with previous teaching experience and local teachers closer together. They shared practical teaching methods and created new material. Also, out-of-school activities
Out-of-school activities can be, for instance, basketball, football or
The renovation project offers volunteers the opportunity to use their abilities in an effective and sustainable way, and also enables
surrounding villages of Ho and the Volta region. You should know that the work is physically demandeing and will require a lot from you. However, we are sure that these projects offer you a unique experience and an insight into the living and working habits of the Ghanaians.
Teaching Our partner organization offers volunteer teachers and those who
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in other subjects as far as possible.The lessons are intended to
Building & Construction Projects
know what work is up. The projects are distributed among the
Ho
mainly take over the teaching of English and will assist the teachers
are always a joyful change for the pupils and the organization of
your activity you will be given a comprehensive instruction so you
Accra
teach different age classes in several schools. As a trainee, you will
continued in 2018.
them to share these abilities with the locals. At the beginning of
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are looking for practical experience in teaching the opportunity to
these trips or activities is surely a lot of fun for the volunteers. theater; the latter especially as it promotes not only the physical development of children but it strengthens mental and social cohesion among them.
Childcare As a childcare volunteer, you can support various institutions in Accra and Ho. Besides the general care of the children throughout the day, games are also to be prepared which are connected with sports, music and art. In the children’s daycare centers, special attention is paid to teaching English. A curriculum is given by the teachers and an introduction to the teaching methodology is given. In addition to the daily tasks, community help is provided and donations in the form of food, clothing, medicine and school materials are distributed to disadvantaged families.
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What is included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick-up from the airport in Kotoka, volunteers arriving between 6 am and 3 pm will travel directly to the placement location; volunteers arriving after 4 pm will spend their first night in a hotel in Accra • Accommodation during your volunteer project (host family or shared apartment, depending on the location of the project) • 3 meals a day • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation Not included:
• Flights and insurance • Visa
VERENA | MEDICAL PROJECT IN A CLINIC In the operating room, I was allowed to watch various operations and I was told a lot by the doctors and nurses. Overall, it was always great to talk to the people who were very friendly and open. I was able to learn a lot about working in the hospital in Ghana, but people also told me about their culture and their lives. There were no problems with the language as everyone in Ghana speaks English. The quite strong Ghanaian accent was unusual at first, but after a short time I got used to it and was able to understand everyone.
• For arrivals after 4 pm, overnight stay at a hotel near the airport • Transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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Kenya BRANCHES
Introduction Week
Teaching
Before you start your program in Gatanga, you will take part in
According to the needs, you will either work at a primary, a
an introduction week. You will have the chance to learn more about Kenya’s culture, lifestyle and history. Discover your new environment together with all other volunteers. It is the best way to
Agriculture
prepare yourself for your volunteer program in this rather remote region of East Africa.
Medical & Health Care Teaching
practical experience with the students. If you are confident enough, you are welcome to arrange your own class. Feel free to
As a participant, you will get the unique chance to experience Kenya
are looking forward to interactive games, doing gardening and
and its agriculture. In Gatanga Village you will learn a lot about
singing. However, most importantly you will promote the exchange
cultivation practices and get to know the Kenyan cuisine. The direct
of cultures! Feel free to bring educational materials and for your
interation with local farmers not only allows you to exchange your
culture typical items to Kenya, e.g. games, books and colour pencils,
skills with them, but also to immerse into the Kenyan culture and
pictures from your country, your family and friends or other small
lifestyle. As a volunteer you will support local farmers with their
cultural assets from your hometown.
Medical & Health Care As a medical volunteer your will at the same time offer your support the local needs, you will either work in a small health care center or a district hospital. Which task you will be assigned to depends on your skills and level of qualification. While participating, you will interact with local doctors and nurses – the ideal opportunity to expand your knowledge and get to know foreign medical practices. You are expected to bring your own medical gloves, scrubs and mask with you. More medical material and supplies that could be useful during your placement are welcomed.
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teachers on a daily basis during their lessons and share your
provide new ideas and release your spirit of creativity. Besides
to the locals and gain professional work experience. According to
Gatanga
students ranges from 6 to 18 years. You will support the local
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work for approximately five hours each day.
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secondary or a high school in the Gatanga area. The age of the
interactive English lessons, especially the youngest students
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What is included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick up from NBO (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) Saturday or Sunday 6am -6pm • Accommodation during your volunteer project in the volunteer house (dormitory) • 3 meals a day • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
• Flights and insurance • Visa • Airport pick-up outside pick-up hours
PROJECT LOCATION GATANGA The small cozy village Gatanga gives you the opportunity to get to know rural Kenya as authentically as possible. Not far from Gatanga, you will find everything you need for your daily needs in Thika, a small industrial town: ATMs, supermarkets and restaurants. Also, Nairobi is just a 1.5 hour drive and offers you a different sightseeing program at the weekend.
• Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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MaDagaskar
most endangered species of mammals. Some of them have been
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Introduction Week During your introductory week before the start of your project, you will learn useful information about travel safety and rules of
Environmental Protection
behaviour. Also, you will learn a lot about the country, people, culture
Wildlife Conservation
introductory program includes a language course in the Malagasy
Community
advantage, as the majority of the local population speaks only very
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and traditions of the local community in Mahajanga. Moreover, the language. Basics in the country language are in any case an little English.
Mangrove Conservation
snatched from nature by humans. In the rehabilitation center, they are given shelter, food and care. The help of volunteers is needed. Some lemurs can be re-released into the natural environment after successful rehabilitation while the others will continue to be cared for in the center. As a volunteer you will help with all daily work such as preparing food, cleaning the enclosure and maintaining the center. You will also help to cultivate crops that are an important part of the Lemurs’ diet.
Community Project This community care program in Madagascar has been launched to provide free education for children and women in and around
The mangrove ecosystem is an important function for many sea-
Mahajanga. However, before this is possible, the appropriate
dwellers as well as land-dwellers: It is the nursery of many species
premises have to be created. This is why we are still working on
since roots and tree crowns provide sufficient food and shelter.
the completion of the educational center next year and volunteers
However, the mangrove trees growing in the tropical coastal regions
will be able to tackle all the tasks involved. In addition to the
are threatened by the development of the urban areas and the
construction work, we want to offer young women a change from
associated overfishing. In this protection project on the northwest
everyday life through creative workshops and games. This helps
coast of Madagascar, you will learn more about the threatened
them regain their self-esteem and participate more actively in
ecosystem. You will be involved in two main tasks: On the one
community life. Teaching plans and workshops are created as soon
hand this is the reforestation, on the other the education in the
as the construction work has been completed. Then, volunteers
communities and schools.
will work on these tasks on a daily basis. In addition, regular activities are planned for children who can`t attend school because
Lemur Rehabilitation Lemurs are the most famous endemic animal species in Madagascar. However, they are considered one of the world’s
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of financial difficulties. Here you will promote the handling of the English language in games and teaching units.
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What is included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick up from Amborovy Airport or Philibert Tsiranana Airport (MJN) every Saturday 6 am 11 pm, or from Ivato International Airport (TNR), Antananarivo, Sunday 4am-11pm • Accommodation during your volunteer project in a volunteer house (dormitory) • 3 meals a day • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
• Flights and insurance • Visa
PROJECT LOCATION MAHAJANGA All our volunteer projects are located on the northwest coast, in Mahajanga. The port city, also known as Majunga, is the capital of the region, but still quite a quiet place with a good mix of tradition and tourism. Mainly adventure tourists are looking for places to stay here before they want to move on to the National Park Ankarafantsika, Baie de Baly or Tsingy de Namoroka. The nearest larger supermarket and ATM is only a 15-minute bus ride away from the volunteer house.
• Airport pick-up outside pick-up hours • Transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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Namibia BRANCHES
Teaching & Nursing We would like to urge you to use your motivation and commitment for this community center in Windhoek.
Community Teaching Nursing
People in this center take care of up to 40 children between the ages of 5-14 years. These children come from poorer families and they are looked after and taught daily. The center gives the children a stable support as they not only receive food and free education but what is more is that it offers a family environment. Generally, your activities include homework support and games, singing, dancing and handicraft work. Also, some work in the kitchen and at
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the food distribution are assigned to the volunteers.
Community Support In addition to caring for the children in the center, you are also welcome to accompany your on-site supervisor Agnes and her team to their workshops, which they plan to do with other organizations. For example, this could be a trip to another women’s center where you work on creative recycling projects and make new products from recycled paper or plastic. You are welcome to contribute your own ideas!
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What is included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick up from Windhoek, direct transfer to your hostel • Accommodation during your volunteer project in a hostel nearby • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
VISION AND GOALS The organization was founded in 2008 with the overall goal of improving the quality of life of children and other community members living in very vulnerable conditions in Namibia’s townships. In 2011, the first building of the organization was built in Otjomuise, a township northwest of Windhoek. Here the children get nutritious meals, adequate daily care and they receive education. In 2014, the center has been expanded with two more classrooms - providing more children with care and participation in English, Computer or Physical Education classes. At the end of 2017, further funding initiatives will be used to finance further expansion of the center.
• Flights and insurance • Visa • Meals • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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SOUTH AFRICA Teaching and Childcare
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An elementary school at Bo-Kaap provides full day-care and specialized learning facilities for over 450 children. Here you can support the supervisors and teachers in all their daily tasks:
Teaching
learning with children, playing games or planning sports and leisure
Nursing
kindergarten, which promotes the social re-integration of physically
Surfing
insight into the culture and traditions of the Ndebele, the locals in
Wildlife Conservation
Community projects in townships
Community
You can easily become part of a special initiative that promotes
activities. This is also possible in another facility, a multicultural and mentally impaired children. During your stay you will get a good South Africa.
a more positive life in the townships. Depending on the current situation, various work and educational projects are offered. These projects will not only reach individuals but will activate the entire
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community. For example, gardens are being created and self-care training courses are offered. Moreover, sporting events are being organized and several field trips are planned throughout the year.
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All those activities and programs will boost the townships. You can engage in all of the initiative’s current programs and also learn how a non-profit organization is run.
Surf project This project in Muizenberg is run under the motto: “the way out”. The means of implementation: surfing! Sport helps children in the townships to look at life from a much friendlier perspective. What is more is that they can build a healthy relationship with the ocean and find new hope and inspiration. Your task is to learn a
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bit of surfing and then support the team during the surf lessons. Anyhow, this activity includes more than just the surf itself: You must help with the preparation of the equipment, warm up the children in the water and also clean the equipment after the surf. At the office you’ll be involved in social media marketing, fundraising activities, and special events with kids, like beach clean-ups or small competitions.
Penguin Conservation Program In this South African penguin conservation project, you will work side by side with experienced animal keepers in a veterinary and rehabilitation center, assisting with the rescue and care of seabirds in the area. The work with the animals is very “hands-on”. You will learn how to safely catch, hold and feed injured or endangered birds. Moreover, you are responsible for the preparation of the food and the cleaning of the enclosure. It is also your task to keep the pool and the mats clean and you will learn how to sterilize the food syringes.These tasks are relatively simple and you will quickly develop a routine.
Cheetah project Here you work in a game reserve where seven cheetahs and other species of wildcats take refuge. Visitors to the park are made aware of the plight of the endangered species and a consciousness to protect the wildcats is created. During this program, you will get to know the entire daily routine of the reserve - from cleaning the grounds and feeding the animals to guiding guests to the closure of the park in the evenings.
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What is included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick up from Cape Town Internatioal Airport • Accommodation during your volunteer project in a host family or shared flat (availability depends on the program and location) • Meals (depending on the program) • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
DAJANA | VOLUNTEER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN BOOKAP The time with the children in the school has totally filled me with fun. It has shaped me as a person very much and I realized once again that we are doing very well in Germany. Some of the kids live in townships and life is far from easy there. There is a lot of poverty and everyday life is dominated by crime. Therefore, I hope that I could contribute to bring more sun and happiness to the difficult life of the children. I also often miss Cape Town as a city, especially the beautiful beaches, the insane light in the evening, the overwhelming nature and the relaxed people. It`s just a great place to be.
• Flights and insurance • Visa • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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ARgentinA Childcare and Youth Development
BRANCHES Childcare Teaching Community
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Buenos Aires
Since state-sponsored kindergartens do not provide
them through the day. However, as a volunteer, you are
sufficient capacity, these projects intend to provide
not allowed to take any medical intervention yourself. All
support through various charitable initiatives. During
medical programs demand a medium level of Spanish, as
voluntary work in a kindergarten, a children’s home or in a
communication with local professionals is a requirement.
community center, you will look after, teach and entertain children between the ages of 1 and 5 years. Whether you
English Teaching
are helping with crafts lessons or small sports units, we
In Pablo Nogués, a modest place on the outskirts of
need your motivation. You, as a volunteer, can strengthen
Buenos Aires, volunteers whose English language skills are
the well-being of children every day. Moreover, you will help
very good can give tutoring. The students mainly need to
to cook, tidy up and keep the classrooms clean because
practice and improve their pronunciation. That`s why it is
these important tasks support the small staff in the
your task to read and write English with them and also learn
facilities.
vocabulary together.
Medicine & Healthcare
Another project is located in Ciudadela. As this English
IIn various health centers, you can support the local
institute also gives adults the opportunity to attend
team and, above all, learn more about the health system in Argentina. In a health center, you can support the psychology department and attend public seminars or even assist in training the staff. Another health center has a similar idea: It educates the neighborhood about diseases and science in order to protect the people from diseases. Many other areas are covered such as paediatrics, gynecology, nutrition and many more. You will support the facility’s professionals in all workshops and you will even have the opportunity to contribute your own knowledge. For a more hands-on experience, there is a community clinic in Ramos Mejia which offers the opportunity to observe the doctors in their daily work and to accompany
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classes, there are mainly evening classes from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Whether you are teaching, assisting or tutoring students depends on your Spanish language skills. If you have little or just basic knowledge, then your job is limited to assisting the lessons. Own classes are only allocated if you can communicate well in Spanish.
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What’s included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick up • Accommodation during your volunteer project • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
• Flights and insurance • Visa • Meals
JOHANNA | VOLUNTEERING AT A RADIO STATION Not only the countless discourses about cultural and social topics in comparison to Europe were very informative, but also the direct encounter with locals such as in my student flat taught me a lot about Argentina, its people and their way of life. It was very rewarding to experience a life far from home, where I could be independent and needed to adapt to other cultural values.
• In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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Costa Rica BRANCHES
Marine Conservation Animal Welfare Agriculture Sports Teaching
Marine Biology and Conservation
Sports teaching
For students studying biology or those who are simply interested in
In the project, you work in public schools with students of different
the marine environment, the marine park in Esparza offers activities
ages (5-19 years old) . You are going to organize various games
in various fields. At the same time, the park is also a rescue center
and physical activities to create a great sports program at school.
where wounded animals are cared for in order to be discharged
Depending on your language skills, you can teach them either
back into the sea later. In addition, it acts as a scientific institution
in English or Spanish. Which sports you can offer? At this point
which investigates different species of fish through fish surveys
you are flexible! It is important to understand that the sports and
and enables research by fish farming by other scientific institutions.
teaching methods are not as important as your general attitude
In particular, it examines how the physiology and metabolism of
towards sports and community work. In addition to physical
certain sea creatures adapts to changing environmental conditions.
education, you can also participate in other activities organized at
The results then flow into fish farming with the aim of increasing the
school.
decline in fish stocks. Whether as a zookeeper, research assistant or veterinarian assistant - It all depends on your personal interests and goals. Costa Rica has one of the richest marine biodiversity
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so that working in the marine center is an educational and exciting experience.
Agriculture Esparza
Depending on the placement and season, you have the opportunity to stay on the farm and support the workers directly. Thereby you get the chance to experience Costa Rica´s rural life by yourself. According to your interest, several commitments are possible: Many farms have a variety of livestock and crops, produce cheese or milk – there are many ways to get your hands dirty! If there is any special agricultural project in Esparza during your stay, e.g. the development of a new rural area, you will definitely be involved.
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SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What’s included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick-up from SJO airport (Juan Santamaría) Sa. und Sonntags 10-22 Uhr • Accommodation during your volunteer project (dormitory in the volunteer house) • 3 meals a day • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
• Flights and insurance • Visa • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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DominiCAN REpubliC
BRANCHES
Healthcare
Volunteering in a clinic or a smaller hospital in Samanรก gives you
Teaching
the opportunity to get an insight into the health system and medical
Community
and nurses in different departments depending on your level of
Journalism
to become a dentist, then working in a dental practice gives you
Healthcare
the differences between the practices you know and those in a the
Animal Welfare
your Spanish level.
Marine Conservation
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care on the island. You will be able to watch and assist doctors knowledge and studies. If you are currently in training or studying a great opportunity to gain practical experience. You will also see Dominican Republic. In both projects, your job tasks depends on
institution. Your tasks include general administration, social media management, public relations and the coordination of other volunteers
Child and Youth Development In a small school founded by the non-profit organization, children and young people are given a place for creative freedom and education. The focus is mainly on the language and motor training of children with special needs. In various teaching units and workshops the children are given a playful access to education and their motivation is activated. The project is very diverse, so
Multimedia projects - Journalism
you can be deployed in the right area, depending on your skills, or
This project was launched to raise awareness of the rights of
lessons to art workshops to theater workshops - but also English
children in Samanรก. The produced documentation or short videos are brought to the public on different media channels. You can bring in your ideas fully in this project and contribute to planning, implementation and PR. The goal is to make the people and potential sponsors aware of the activities and to win them over.
NGO Management The focus of the organization in Samanรก is the confrontation with social injustice in the Dominican Republic. You get a full insight into
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all administration and the organizational structure of a community
even create a new program. The activities offered range from riding lessons and tutoring are an important part of the daily program
SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What is included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick up and transport to the busterminal in Santo Domingo • Accommodation during your volunteer project in the volunteer house (excluding meal) or in a guest family for an additional fee (2 meals a day included) • Spanish language course (6 units per week) • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
NICOLE | VOLUNTEERING IN A HOSPITAL AND NGO SCHOOL • Flights and insurance
During my six weeks in Samaná, I worked as an English teacher for the doctors and nurses in a school and in the adjoining hospital. I still remember my first day at school. I was very nervous because I could not speak Spanish well. However, when the first child came through the door and asked me what my name was and said that she was glad to meet a new person, I started to feel comfortable and enjoyed the first lesson. I became accustomed to the everyday life of the school and learned the new teaching methods quickly. Also, I quickly internalized the Montessori concept
• Visa • Meals (if you stay in the volunteer house) • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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DominiCAN REpubliC
BRANCHES
Animal Welfare - Dog Shelter
On a ranch in Samanรก you will take care of horses, cows and other
Animal Welfare Reef Restauration Conservation
mules as well as street dogs. Meanwhile, 50 dogs have already been taken which were mainly underpinned, scared and neglected. As a volunteer you will be active in the care of these animals, but also participate in dog training. Several schools in these regions offer public workshops where the children are shown how to treat animals in a way that is appropriate. It is important to know how the problem can be solved in the long term. Again, you will accompany and support the team. This project is particularly interesting for prospective veterinarians or biology students as it is an enriching practical experience. Also, animal lovers without specialist knowledge or training are welcome on the ranch.
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Reef Restauration In addition to targeted fish farming, monitoring harmful, invasive fish species is part of restoring and maintaining a healthy ecosystem. The lionfish is one of the species whose increasing existence is a major threat to the coral reefs. As they feed on smaller fish and crabs that are important to the coral reef ecosystem, their stock needs to be controlled. Even without any diving experience, you can support the team of researchers in their daily tasks. In addition to various diving courses, you will learn
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which scientific approaches are behind the restoration work on the reef and what tasks it requires of the team. The program is set to 12 weeks. All in all, this project is a very special experience for future researchers or those who would like to work for the marine conservation.
Environmental Conservation This program includes various activities that promote eco-friendly and sustainable tourism. A key activity here is the educational work of the local population, hotels and landowners. One of your tasks is to plan and carry out campaigns together with the team. Please note that advanced Spanish skills are a must in order to participate in this program because you will communicate with the locals quite a lot.
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What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick up and transport to the busterminal in Santo Domingo • Accommodation during your volunteer project in the volunteer house (excluding meal) or in a guest family for an additional fee (2 meals a day included) • Spanish language course (6 units per week) • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
RECYLING PROJECT IN SAMANA’S SCHOOLS Rubbish in Samaná is a major problem. Unfortunately, this is pretty easy to notice when you spend some time in the city. Four of the volunteers have started a new project together to find a solution to this problem. As they determine the future of Samaná, the children in particular became a target group of this project. Speeches about the consequences of the rubbish and about recycling were held in the schools. This should sensitize the children. Afterwards, a game was played so that the children could learn how recycling works. Also, they did several craft activities which showed them how empty toilet paper rolls and bottles can be reused. Eventually, the rubbish on the beaches was cleared away.
Not included: • Flights and insurance • Visa • Meals (if you stay in the volunteer house) • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
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Ecuador QUito BRANCHES
Language Course & Volunteer
Umweltschutz
Our combination programs in Ecuador are quite popular. First,
The flora and fauna of Ecuador are threatened by the high legal
you will spend some time on the mainland to settle in and build up or deepen your knowledge of Spanish in a language course.
Teaching Childcare Community Conservation
You will then travel to the Galapagos Islands to participate in one of the community projects. Here you have the opportunity to combine different projects.
Teaching Making education available to children is the great motivation of the many mostly Christian-run schools. The focus here is on teaching English because it offers children a wide range of new possibilities. Your task is to support the teachers with their daily work and we would like to ask you to contribute your own initiative. It would be nice if the students could learn from your individual talents.There are also other educational projects
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such as English and physical education in a dreamy fishing village and more educational programs in the Ecuadorian jungle.
Quito Guayas Province
Community-Projekte In Quito and the Guayas Province, you can engage with the local community and work with them on various projects such as minor renovations or environmental initiatives. In special education programs for the locals, you can offer your help as a teacher and teach English or simply pass on your computer knowledge.
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and illegal deforestation rates. Therefore, an attempt is made to activate the community in various projects and to make the people strong for the protection of their homeland. On the Ecuadorian coast, you can actively participate in reforestation and you will support the locals in the protection of the native species. This is mainly connected with education and knowledge of the species such as dolphins and birds. Another project is entirely devoted to the Ecuadorian jungle and the native plants.
SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What’s included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Flughafentransport mit direktem Transfer zur Unterkunft • Accommodation during your volunteer project (host family or shared apartment, depending on the location of the project) • 3 meals a day (with host family) • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
FLORIAN | VOLUNTEERING IN KINDERGARTEN I was picked up in Quito from my host family at the airport and was welcomed warmly. I went to the project the next morning - a full-time daycare center for children from very poor families. On site, I was introduced to all employees and told about the procedures. I really enjoyed the work with the children so much! The little ones were super nice and I have them in my heart. At the end, the farewell was very difficult – not only me, but also the children were sad.
• Flights and insurance • Visa • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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Ecuador Galapagos BRANCHES Teaching Childcare Conservation Animal Welfare
Teaching
Childcare
On both Galapagos Islands San Cristóbal and Santa Cruz, there are
At the daycare center in Santa Cruz you have the opportunity to work
four different English classes. In San Cristóbal, you can prepare
in three different areas. There is a kindergarten that cares mainly for
children’s didactic assignments in both public and private schools,
children who come from lower social classes. Altogether, there are
help with English, drawing and music lessons, organize recreational
100 children who need stability in their everyday lives.
activities and also repair the classrooms. In Santa Cruz there is a
Another center is a bilingual day-care center nearby. This institution
local school where the children should learn the principles of the English language, a public school specializing in English and a mixed school for children from rural areas.
Wildlife and Environmental Conservation Isla Isabela ist mit 120 km Länge die größte der Galapagosinseln. Isabelas Tier- und Pflanzenvielfalt ist unvergleichlich. Sie ist Heimat einer Vielzahl wilder Tiere, u.a. verschiedene Unterarten der Galapagos-Schildkröte. Aber auch andere Arten wie Pinguine, Kormorane, Meerechsen, Tölpel, Pelikane, Leguane und viele mehr sind hier zu finden. Nicht zu vergessen ist die einzigartige
LOCATION Isla Isabela San Cristóbal Santa Cruz
Vegetation. Die Westküste der Insel ist einer der besten Plätze auf den Galapagosinseln um Wale und Delfine zu beobachten. Ziel des Programms ist es, die biologische Vielfalt und die einzigartigen natürlichen Ressourcen der Insel zu erhalten und zu schützen. Freiwillige haben zum Beispiel die Möglichkeit bei der Aufzucht gefährdeter Pflanzen oder der Schildkrötenpflege zu helfen. Im Bereich der Pflanzenaufzucht wirst du bei der Wiederaufforstung der einheimischen Pflanzenwelt helfen. Samen säen, Pflanzenpflege oder auch Ackerbau sind deine Aufgaben.
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was founded to provide the children with an educational opportunity. The approximately 45 children are between the ages of 2 and 4 years. At last, there is the multilingual institute. Here, approximately 25 children learn Spanish and English.
SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What’s included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick-up with transfer to your accommodation in Quito • 2 nights in Quito incl. meals before continuing your travels to Santa Cruz (Baltra)/ San Cristóbal: the tickets need to be booked at least 15 days prior to arriving in Ecuador • INGALA Card: this card will be needed to transit to the Galapagos islands • Entrance fee to Galapagos • Accommodation during your program in a host family • 3 meals a day • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
CATHARINA | VOLUNTEERING AT AN ART CENTRE Goethe’s quote meets the contagious joy of life of the Galapagueños very well. The population of Isabela is very open-minded and curious about strangers. I found many friends who let me share their way of life. I will miss their carefreeness and their temperament. There were so many things that I liked about living on Isabela. I will miss the parties on the beach with Latin-American live music, bonfires and a lot of Caña, the local schnapps. Overall, I spent a wonderful time on Isabela. Both nature and people have inspired me and shown me a different philosophy of life.
Not included: • Flights to and from Quito • Insurance • Visa • In-countrey transport (for boat, bus and ferry) • Personal costs
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Peru BRANCHES Teaching Childcare Medical & Health Care Community Animal Welfare
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Medical & Health Care
Sports and English Teaching
Volunteers can assist staff at various local medical practices and
In a public elementary school in Cusco, you can engage as a
smaller hospitals, helping to provide free health care to those in
teacher and teach the girls and boys English. Each class has
need in the community. You will gain an insight into the everyday
between 30 and 40 children aged between 6 and 11 years old.
work and understand how to provide good medical care even with
Your job is not only to help teachers in the classroom, but also to
poor equipment.
encourage teachers to speak English and thereby improve their
Another medical project is being offered in a small private clinic
knowledge.
for physiotherapy. Here you will help the therapist with his work
In the afternoon, the children participate in the extracurricular
and support the children in their exercises. In addition, you will
sports program “Umanchata� where you can support the physical
make sure that the devices are always functional. There are many
education teachers. Although basic knowledge of Spanish is
other projects in the field of health care and medicine which are
sufficient, we recommend that you complete a language course
particularly suitable for medical students.
beforehand. The better your English language skills, the easier it will
Dog Shelter
be to integrate into the project.
In a shelter in Cusco there are up to 50 dogs who were neglected
Childcare
and taken from the streets.
In various educational and social institutions in Cusco you can
The dogs need daily care, food and affection. The only two
support the teachers with the daily care. Each facility has between
employees are overwhelmed with the number of dogs and therefore
10 and 25 children aged 3 to 5 years. Helping the children in these
they need as much support as possible. Many of the dogs have
institutions is crucial as it gives them the best chance to lead an
already been successfully rehabilitated and are now looking for a
independent life in the future and grow out of their past. Moreover,
new home. You will help to find new homes for these dogs and also
there are kindergartens and schools that accommodate children
assist with other administrative tasks. Basic knowledge of Spanish
with special needs. Your job here is to support the teachers and
is sufficient to participate in this program.
assist in games that promote motor skills and language.
SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What is included:
• Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick-up from the airport • Accommodation during your volunteer project in a volunteer house (meals not included) or in a host family (3 meals a day) • Spanish language course • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included: • Flights and insurance
THOMAS | VOLUNTARY INTERNSHIP During my 6-month stay abroad in Peru, I have experienced many things and met very interesting people. The first step to South America was difficult, but I am now very happy with this decision. Not only did I improve my language skills in English and Spanish, but I was also able to communicate with people from all over the world. The interesting culture and the friendliness of the people in Peru have particularly impressed me.
• Visa • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport • Donation: every volunteer is asked to pay 50 USD to the project directly
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Canada Enviromental Conservation
BRANCHES
In an animal and conservation project, you will spend 4 to 12 weeks in natural areas outside the metropolitan areas of Canada in British Columbia. The projects are very diverse according to the
Conservation NGO Management Farmstay
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region. This means that your work ranges from the reforestation of destroyed forests to various work in agriculture. These projects are available in both English and French speaking regions of Canada. Your work is typically done in NGOs, charities, parks and in the communities of the Native Americans.
Animal Welfare These programs focus on the rehabilitation of injured animals. These animals are for instance birds, rabbits and other wild animals and turtles as well. The animals are kept in reception centers until
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they are finally integrated back into nature. Furthermore, you will also help the caretakers with the collection of scientific data to learn more about the behavior of the animals. The work is done in collaboration with animal welfare organizations in or near small towns in Canada.
NGO Management Here you get the chance to get an insight into the work of many social institutions in Canada. These are mostly charities that work for the communities, the youth or for the care of needy people. In addition to helping with the general administration, your tasks also include planning donation campaigns and actively assisting in the institution itself. This includes, among other things, the care of patients.
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There are other areas where you can make your personal contribution as well. In urban nature and animal protection, support is needed all the time. For example, you can help with animal care and feeding in animal shelters. Moreover, assistance is needed in maintaining parks and green spaces. In this program, you can enjoy the benefits of urban life, but you are still committed to the environment and wildlife. The working time usually covers 25-30 hours per week. Usually, the duration of the stay is set to 4-16 weeks but the extension of your stay can be arranged with the organizations.
Farmstay Are you interested in a farmstay or a ranchstay? If so, you can travel to Canada to spend time in the rural areas of a farm, a ranch or an animal farm for a period of time. What is new is that the time is no longer limited to four weeks, but has now been extended to a oneyear period, providing that the Working Holiday visa is issued.
SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What is included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick-up (depending on the airport this could be public transport, train, shuttle bus or ferry) • Accommodation for wildlife placements • On-site orientation through skype • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation • Teilnahmezertifikat
Not included: • Visa • Work Permit • Insurance
MERLE | VOLUNTEER AT AN NGO I really like Vancouver and it was a great decision to come here. Working at the ASK Friendship Society is a lot of fun and working with the seniors is very exciting. I can apply the work with the seniors very well to the communication focus of my studies, because each senior is unique in his/her personality. We need to welcome the clients in the morning, convey a good feeling, support the team in their activities, help with the delivery of the food and the farewell and escort the clients to the buses. The team is really great and the work is a lot of fun.
• Flights • Entrance fee (90-120 CAD depending on country of origin) • Personal costs • Meals • Accoommodation for city placements • Airport pick-up (meet and greet) • Car rental service
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IndonesiA Bali Teaching
Childcare
The teaching projects in Bali allow you to immerse yourself in the
As a care volunteer, you can support 3 different foster homes in
culture of the Hindu, in addition to the valuable practical experience
different regions of the island. For example in Jimbaran, South
as a teacher or tutor. 100% authentic experiences are guaranteed
of Bali. Here, your work is usually divided into shifts, so that you
Teaching
especially in school projects in the cultural capital of Ubud. You
supervise the children either in the mornings or in the afternoons
can choose whether you would like to teach in a primary school, a
and you teach and support the mother with all her work.
Childcare
high school, a free school or a hotel school. In the Ubud elementary
In Denpasar there is another children`s home with about 15 boys
Marine Conservation
In order to be prepared for the lessons, you will meet the other
Animal Conservation
and improve teaching materials. In addition to English, you can also
Women Empowerment
of education and the study topics in each class are constantly noted
BRANCHES
schools you will be leading after-school classes for grades 1- 6. volunteers and local tutors in the mornings. Together you will create teach children in hygiene and environmental awareness. The level so that volunteers can easily continue with the given topics. Should you have a bit of spare time, please visit the nursery schools in
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Nusa Dua or Kerobokan as the children are very happy to welcome volunteers.These private kindergartens provide an opportunity of learning to the children of poor families living in this area. This
Karangasem
“free school” is based on a special concept: With the help of the
Kerobokan
without having to pay for it.
Nusa Dua
High School or the hotel school in Ubud would be a good option,
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school fees, the children of the area can be taught in the afternoons If you prefer to teach older children from 8 -18 years, then the NGO because the teachers constantly need help with their lessons.
who are also taught in a morning shift and in an afternoon shift. Volunteers should be motivated to lead the classes independently. Whether you are helping in a group or alone as a volunteer, it is expected that you create teaching material before class and contribute your own ideas. The aim of course is to arouse the interest of the children and to keep up their enthusiasm for the duration of the lessons. The volunteer work at a foster home in Karangasem in the Northeast of Bali is a very special experience. This home is a bit out of the way in a beautiful idyll just a few minutes from the beach. It’s focus is above all on self-sufficiency. As far as possible only vegetables from the own garden are used. This volunteer work is a full day job and you will help out wherever help is needed: helping the children with homework, cooking and setting the table, gardening, cleaning pork and chicken enclosures, washing clothes and much more.
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What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick-up from Denpasar airport • Accommodation during your volunteer project • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
JULIKA | VOLUNTEER IN A PRIMARY SCHOOL IN UBUD Those almost 3 months I have spent on Bali, were the most exciting and incomparable time of my life. As I decided to head to Bali in April 2017, I did not really know what awaits me. Looking back, all I can say is that it absolutely exceeded all my expectations! During my stay abroad, I’ve met so many different and kind people. The teaching job was a very valuable challenge and the students immediately won my heart. Bali is such a beautiful island with thousands of possibilities to spend the weekend and the Balinese citizens are so adorable, welcoming and helpful.
• Flights and insurance • Visa • Meals • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
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IndonesiA Bali Women Empowerment
BRANCHES
An organization in the south of Bali offers young women the chance of further education. They are taught both in English and in certain crafts so they can open their own small business later. So if you are a very open-minded person and like to teach, then this
Teaching
volunteer program is highly recommended. You can get an insight into many areas of the organization and even plan and conduct
Childcare
marketing activities and events.
Marine Conservation
Coral Reef Conservation This project, located in northern Bali, focuses on the conservation
Animal Conservation
and rebuilding of coral reefs. As a volunteer, you can either contribute directly to building and maintaining the underwater
Women Empowerment
structures or take on important marketing and administrative tasks. If you do not have a diving license yet but would still like to help with the restoration of the reefs, then there is the opportunity to do your
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Open Water Course directly on site. If you feel safe in the water, you will attend the morning dives and spend the afternoon at the
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community center, for example to collect the data or educate the community. With all dives you will have a guardian by your side to ensure your safety underwater. If you decide to become a member of the marketing team, you will help to find additional sponsors and plan several events. However, you will be performing these tasks from the office that is located
south of Ubud. Of course you will regularly have the opportunity to visit the dive center in northern Bali. No matter which job you choose, you will dedicate your time and motivation to a topic that is very important to the protection of our oceans.
Turtle Conservation At the turtle sanctuary on the east coast of Bali you will assist the team in preserving sea turtles. During the main season, over 100 turtle eggs are brought into the center every day to increase the hatching rate of these species. In the mornings you will help to feed the turtles and then clean the fresh water tanks. The turtles need to be examined and treated for fungal infections. In addition, the center is visited by many tourists who enjoy a small tour and ask for more information about these endangered sea creatures. Depending on the season, the daily tasks vary and therefore you need to be flexible.
Bird Conservation The Ubud conservation center is dedicated to the conservation of an almost extinct endemic bird species: The Bali Star. During this project, you will observe the breeding grounds, note the development of the kittens, prepare the food and clean the bird aviaries. In addition, you will guide the visitors through the center, help with daily administrative tasks and organize releases on the neighboring island of Nusa Penida.
SGA 2018 VOLUNTEER ABROAD
What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick-up from Denpasar airport • Accommodation during your volunteer project • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
• Flights and insurance
LEA | VOLUNTEER AT TURTLE CONSERVATION My main activity was to welcome the tourists and to guide them through our small turtle centre. I told them something about the animals, their way of life and their illnesses. I also liked it to help the embryo to ‘hatch’ out of its shell and as soon as they were old enough to release them in the freedom of the sea. Looking back it was really a great experience to be a part of the turtle project and to support the project even with a little work.
• Visa • Meals • In-country transportation • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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SINGAPORE BRANCHES Tierschutz Community NGO Management
NPO-Programme
unterstützen. Dazu gehört nicht nur die Unterstützung der Patienten
In diesen Programmen arbeitest du auf freiwilliger Basis in
auch die Stärkung des emotionalen Wohlbefindens. Du schenkst
verschiedenen sozialen Organisationen in Singapur. Im Fokus
den Patienten deine ganze Aufmerksamkeit und zeigst ihnen, dass
dieser Organisationen steht neben der Mobilisierung der Kinder
das Leben auch mit körperlichen Einschränkungen noch einiges
und Jugend in Singapur auch die Reintegration der Älteren in die
zu bieten hat. Da die Bewohner weder über eigene finanzielle Mittel
Gesellschaft oder die Schaffung einer besseren Lebensqualität
verfügen, noch auf die Unterstützung ihrer Familien bauen können, ist
hilfsbedürftiger Menschen. Deine Aufgaben unterscheiden sich
es wichtig, ihnen ein Gefühl von Familie und Zuhause zu vermitteln.
je nach Gastorganisation. Diese Freiwilligenprogramme können ebenfalls als Praktikum anerkannt werden. Wie bei einem Praktikum wirst du auch hier in deinem gewünschten Fachbereich von einem professionelle Ansprechpartner betreut. Dies bietet eine geeignete Grundlage für die Anerkennung als professionelles Praktikum.
Tierschutzprogram Innerhalb dieses Programms kannst du in einem Schutz- und Rettungszentrum für Wildtiere arbeiten. Du wirst dem Team bei allen täglich anfallenden Aufgaben zur Hand gehen. Das Schutzzentrum
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hat sich nicht nur die Tierpflege zur Aufgabe gemacht, sondern kämpft auch aktiv gegen Tierquälerei und nicht-artgerechte Tierhaltung. Mit verschiedenen Bildungsprogrammen versucht das Zentrum
Singapore
das Bewusstsein der Kinder und Jugendlichen an den Schulen zu schärfen und darauf aufmerksam zu machen, welche weitreichenden Folgen menschliches Fehlverhalten für die Tierwelt haben kann.
Community-Hilfe Das Wohnheim für Menschen mit körperlichen Behinderungen kümmert sich um 66 dauerhafte Bewohner sowie 34 TagesPflegepatienten. Während deiner Freiwilligenarbeit im Wohnheim in Singapur kannst du das Team bei der täglich anfallenden Arbeit
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bei Alltagsaufgaben oder Physiotherapieprogrammen, sondern
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What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Pick-up from the airport • Accommodation during your volunteer project • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included: • Flights and insurance • Visa • Meals • In-country transportation • Laundry service • Transfer back to the airport
See the program fee online
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SRi lanka BRANCHES Teaching Animal Conservation Medical & Health Care
Introduction Week
Medical and Health Care
Each volunteer program in Sri Lanka is preceded by a introduction
One of the oldest hospitals in Kandy offers medical students an
week. Especially if this should be your first trip to Asia, you should
insight into the everyday work of local medical care as part of a
give yourself some time to take in all the impressions. The best
training program. The program was developed with the University
way to do this is together with other volunteers, who also dared to
of Colombo. Through active participation you will learn different
go on a journey far from home and don’t know the local culture yet.
procedures and you might be able to perform these medical
Besides information about safety and rules, you will get detailed
procedures later on. As a participant of the program you will have
information about the Sri Lankan culture. The introductory program
the opportunity to be present at all work in the hospital. Experienced
also includes language lessons in the Sinhala language, which will
staff will show you how to treat patients independently. Thus, you
prepare you even better for your volunteer work in Sri Lanka - even
get the most out of your learning experience.
though most locals speak and understand a basic English, a few phrases in the local language are always helpful.
Teaching Both in Kandy and Hanguranketha, you can choose to teach English in kindergartens and preschools. In kindergartens, the focus is more on the promotion of creativity in the classroom whereas
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in preschools spelling and reading are an integral part of the curriculum. You should teach English in a playful way to increase motivation. The children need to learn the English number system,
Ambalangoda
practice speaking and expand their vocabulary. Of course, singing and playing with the children are part of your daily tasks as well.
Kandy Hanguranketha
Turtle Conservation This sea turtle conservation center is located in southern Sri Lanka on the beach of Ambalangoda. The team at this center focuses on caring for wounded turtles who are victims of general pollution, landfills and human activity. Tortoises that have permanent damage need intensive care as they usually can not be released into nature.
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What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick-up from CMB (Bandaranayake International Airport) every Sunday • Accommodation during your volunteer project (volunteer house) • 3 meals a day • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included: • Flights and insurance
PROJECT LOCATION KANDY, HIGHLAND SRI LANKA Kandy is approximately 115 km from Colombo and is often described as the cultural center of the island. With attractions such as the Temple of the Tooth and various local markets, it is a magnet for many travelers in Sri Lanka. Your accommodation is only 2 km from the city center, where you can find everything for your everday needs. The nearest ATM is only a 15 minutes walk.
• Visa • Meals • Laundry service • Transfer back to the airport
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PhilippineS BRANCHES
Teaching Community Medical & Health Care
Introduction Week
Medical & Health Care
During your first week on Palawan you will participate in various
Many people on the island of Palawan live far away from big cities
workshops and excursions along with other volunteers. This is
in their small communities. When it comes to medical questions
a good start to immerse yourself in the Filipino culture. You will
and treatments, villagers usually look for local health centers. The
participate in a language and cooking class, receive important
aim of this project is to support local doctors with volunteers who
information about your project and you will get to know your project
already have medical experience. In addition to the supportive
location Tigman. Moreover, excursions to the surrounding areas
work in the health centers, you will start small campaigns or create
and to other parts of the “most beautiful island in the world� are
fact sheets to increase understanding of treatments and diseases.
carried out.
These campaigns are not limited to schools, but can also target
Teaching Unfortunately, there are only a few opportunities in Palawan to
LOCATION Palawan
Community
provide children with good education. In schools, English lessons
The main focus of this program is the cultural exchange between
are rarely on the curriculum. Therefore, the aim of the programs
the international visitors and the local fishermen and farmers
in the kindergartens and schools is to offer children of simple
in Palawan. Here you will learn the art of fishing and traditional
fishing families the opportunity to learn English in a playful way.
agriculture from experienced Filipinos. For example, you can help
The cultural exchange plays an important role in your program. The
the villagers with the preparations of their daily fishing or prepare
children at your school will be very interested in you, your family
the fishing tackle and process the fish later on. In addition, you will
and your friends, so you should be ready to share your culture with
help on the rice and vegetable fields. However, your exact tasks
them. The best way to do this is to bring pictures and show them
depend on the weather situation and the season.
to the kids.
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older people living in villages.
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What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick-up from PPS (Puerto Princesa International Airport) every Saturday or Sunday 10 am - 5 pm • Accommodation during your volunteer project in the volunteer house • Daily transport to the prohect • 3 meals a day from Monday to Friday • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included: • Flights and insurance
PROJECT LOCATION TIGMAN, PALAWAN Palawan is a special small island in the Philippine archipelago. It is mainly characterized by the many small fishing villages along the blue coasts. The landscape is formed by dense jungle and mountains. The volunteer house is located in the Aborlan District, a small quiet place just outside of Puerto Princesa.
• Visa • Airport pick-up outside pick-up hours • Transfer back to the airport
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Thailand Introduction Week
BRANCHES
Zu Beginn aller Freiwilligenprogramme in Thailand findet
Marine & Mangrove Conservation
Neben zahlreichen Tempelbesuchen und Trips zu berühmten
In the fishing villages of Prachuap Khiri Khan you have the
Sehenswürdigkeiten wirst du auch einen einheimischen Kochkurs
Construction
Küche kennenzulernen. Teil dieser Woche ist außerdem ein
Sports
lernen wirst. Anschließend wird die Weiterreise in den Projektort
besuchen, um die kulinarischen Highlights der thailändischen Sprachkurs in der Landessprache Thai, in dem du wichtige Basics organisiert, sofern dieser nicht in Singburi ist.
Construction & Building Projects
planting of mangrove trees and the education of fishermen and other inhabitants of the coastal villages. All projects take place from Monday to Friday and your tasks mainly depend on the season. Before your trip to the fishing villages, you will be attending an introductory week in Singburi. Together with other volunteers from used to life in Thailand.
facilities to simple painting work to the repair of roofs.
Sports Together with a community-based Thai organization, valuable sports programs and courses are organized to support the health of the children. The range of sports that are offered in local schools is increased in order to keep students active and promote team spirit and well-being. Within this program you will prepare, perform and supervise various sports lessons. As a volunteer you will work in the organization and as a sports teacher. If you want to complete this program as part of an internship, you will need to complete
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the conservation of blue crabs, the restoration of coral reefs, the
other projects you will learn about the Thai culture and gradually get
community. It ranges from the construction of necessary sanitary
Prachuap Khiri Khan
protection and restoration of a healthy ecosystem. The focus is on
in Singburi. There is work on private homes and also restoration on which project has been approved and prioritized by the
Singburi
opportunity to participate in various programs dedicated to the
In this program you can support many small construction projects work on schools, hospitals or temples. The work varies depending
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collecting marketing materials and organizing fundraising activities.
eine gemeinsame Einführungswoche in Singburi statt.
Teaching
Marine Conservation
additional tasks such as managing social media accounts,
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What’s included: • Review and advise on application documents • Placement in a volunteer program most suitable for you • Support for visa formalities • Information about insurance, vaccinations and other important travel information • Airport pick-up from BKK (Suvarnabhumi International Airport) every Saturday and Sunday • Accommodation during your volunteer project Täglicher Transport zum Projekt • 3 meals a day from Monday to Friday • 2 meals on the weekend • On-site orientation • Tips and information on leisure activities • Contact person of our partner organization on the spot during the trip • In-country emergency support • Regular meeting with all volunteers and interns on site • Certificate of participation
Not included:
PROJECT LOCATION SINGBURI
• Flights and insurance • Visa
Singburi ist noch recht unbekannt unter Touristen. Es ist eine ländliche Region, von der uns in Reisemagazinen nur wenig berichtet wird, denn sie liegt nicht im oder am Meer. Ca. 2 Autostunden sind es von hier nach Bangkok und ungefähr 3h zum nächsten Strand. Das Leben hier ist recht lässig, charmant und lang nicht so fortschrittlich wie in den Metropolregionen Thailands. Die Einheimischen leben hier fast ausschließlich von der Landwirtschaft, insbesondere dem Reisanbau. Es ist aber genau diese Einfachheit, die die Einheimischen lieben und genießen, denn sie sind angeblich die glücklichsten Einwohner Thailands.
• Airport pick-up outside pick-up hours • Laundry services • Personal costs • Transfer back to the airport
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