Volunteer Public Health Project in South Africa
Promote the health and well-being of communities in Cape Town, South Africa, by supporting locally-led hygiene and nutrition initiatives.
Durations:Â 1 - 12 weeks
35 hrs of fieldwork per week
1:6 staff to participant ratio
Includes GVI ExperiencesBook with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Program information
In Cape Town’s Hout Bay area, particularly within the Imizamo Yethu community, you’ll support a variety of local health initiatives to create lasting impact. Lead engaging WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) workshops to help guide children to adopt essential hygiene practices. Collaborate with local partners to grow sustainable food gardens to strengthen community nutrition and health.Â
You’ll gain practical skills while contributing to ethical, long-term change, amid towering mountains, golden beaches, and the breathtaking coastline of South Africa’s extraordinary Cape Peninsula.
Grants available for up to GBP10,000!
Get a GVI Foundation Grant of up to 80% on community development programs. Everyone is invited to apply by 31 Jul.
Book with confidence
Travel flexibility, because life happens! Modify your booking, even up to 48 hours before departure. T&Cs apply.
Included in your program, at no extra cost.
Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.
Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Visit a farmer's market
Hout Bay lookout
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Sunset on the sand dunes
Hiking around Hout Bay
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Seal spotting at Hout Bay harbour
Soak up the views along Chapman's Peak Drive
Visit a farmer's market
Hout Bay lookout
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Sunset on the sand dunes
Hiking around Hout Bay
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Seal spotting at Hout Bay harbour
Soak up the views along Chapman's Peak Drive
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