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South Africa

Did you know that South Africa is twice as big as Texas and 5 times bigger than UK?

Did you realise that most of its 46 million inhabitants live in the major towns and cities and that its vast bushveld is virtually empty? The contrasts are extraordinary: first world cities on the one hand, and communities as poor as anywhere on the continent on the other - a genuine "Rainbow Nation"! This is a stunning and rugged country, where a new generation of talent is emerging from the rebuilt townships - but slowly. There is a passionate desire for education - in the classroom, on the sports field and about the world. That's where you come in!

We work with a small, rural community in the Karoo, South Africa's ‘Big Sky' country, in the southern part of the Free State, where there are 5 schools in need of your help. You will live in the town of Philippolis and spend 3 weeks to 3 months with these wonderful people. You literally have to prise these children off you at the end of the day - they just don't want you to go home! Our volunteers have found the challenges here immensely rewarding, as our gallery shows. Teach anything (primary to secondary), play anything (especially football), sing, dance, paint and act. Your days will be busy and you'll love it!

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After your teaching, you and your group will go on safari - AV style! Three days of canoeing and rafting on the Xhariep River will be followed by 2 days in one of South Africa's most stunning game parks - Kariega. The relative luxury of the lodges you will stay in will allow you to get over any lingering aches and pains from the canoeing!

After being taken to Port Elizabeth, you and your group will be free to explore the extraordinary beauty of the Transkei's Wild Coast - stunning scenery, surfing or simply lazing in the sun. Alternatively, head west along the world-famous Garden Route towards Cape Town. It's amazing - with good reason - and you'll have 3 weeks to enjoy as much as you can squeeze in!

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