Volunteering in Africa
If you have any questions about volunteering in Africa, travelling in South Africa or Mozambique please feel free to email us. We would be more than happy to give you advice and tips.
After volunteering in South Africa or Mozambique with us, you can keep up to date with our projects' progress. Read all the latest news and events and stay in touch with friends you made along the way. Join us on facebook or follow our blog.
On A Volunteers Budget?
Booking directly with us will save you heaps of cash. Larger volunteer placement agencies add on their commission which means you pay more and less of your money actually reaches the project. We often have specials and discounts or package deals. So, if you are looking to save some money check out our specials page.
Whats Been Said
If you would like to hear about previous volunteers' experiences and thoughts, you can visit our testimonials page.
Questions and Answers
Travel
Q. What’s the best way to get to us?
A. If volunteering in Mozambique fly into Johannesburg airport and head to 1322 backpackers in Pretoria where you then catch the Mozshuttle bus to Zavora,(a 12 hour bus trip) you will then be met at the Zavora turn off by a Mozvolunteers staff member and transported to our accommodation.If Volunteering in South Africa fly into Richards Bay Airport where you will be met by a Mozvolunteer staff member and transported our Accommodation.
Q. Do I need to have a Visa before arriving?
A. No, visas are issued once you enter the country. However the Mozambique visa costs +- R750.
Q. Are flights included in the costs?
A. No flights are not included in the cost and all volunteers taking part in our projects are Required to have travel insurance.
Health and Safety
Q. What vaccinations do I need before travelling?
A. No vaccinations are required when travelling to South Africa and Mozambique, However it is always best to consult your local health practitioner.
Q. Is there malaria in the area?
A. Our projects in Mozambique are in a high risk malaria area so all volunteers are required to be on a malaria prophylaxes. Our volunteer projects in South Africa are in a malaria free area so it is not necessary to be on a malaria prophylaxes.
Q. Will it be safe in the area I will be working and staying?
A. Yes, your safety is always our number one priority and we will always make sure you are safe at all times.While on the project you will always have 24/7 supervision. Our accommodation in South Africa is situated in a secure golf estate in Monzi just outside St Lucia which is known as one of the safest areas in South Africa.
Q. If I get ill while on the project is there health care facilities nearby?
A. In both our South Africa and Mozambique projects there is clinics of western standards, general practitioners and hospitals all within a short drive.
General
Q. Can anybody apply and how do I apply?
A. Anybody 18 years of age or over can apply and the application process is simple, simply visit our apply online page on our website and fill out the application and click submit
Q. I am a vegetarian, is this a problem?
A.Should you have any dietary requirements we are able to cater for you as long as we are given notice prior to arrival.
Q. How many other volunteers will there be on the project?
A. Group size of volunteers can range from 2-12 persons and in shared accommodation.