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High School Volunteer Abroad - Cape Town, South Africa

Location: South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Program Duration: 2-4 weeks

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3636 Camino Del Rio North Suite 120 San Diego, CA 92108 United States

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Phone: +1 858-771-0645

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Description

Don't just travel this summer! Make a difference in the lives of others and your own! Global Leadership Adventures (GLA) offers high school students around the world innovative international summer adventures that instill values of leadership.

The unique GLA Experience is offered in Brazil, Costa Rica and Cape Town, South Africa and consists of a combination of:

* Meaningful community service
* Seminars about the history and culture of the country
* Fun and exciting excursions
* Learn first hand about the local culture
* Language lessons
* An international student body

These program components build off of one another to provide students with a deeper exploration of a country and a greater understanding of the world around them. In essence, The GLA Experience changes lives by enabling students to safely explore new cultures, serve communities in-need, and challenge themselves with new ways of thinking.

* The Summer Academy at Cape Town has been renamed to Global Leadership Adventures, due to additional global destinations: Costa Rica and Brazil.

Highlights

* Volunteer with grassroots development organizations
* Discuss racial reconciliation with a man imprisoned with Nelson Mandela
* Hike up the Cape Town's unique Table Mountain and relax to the amazing scenery
* Take a typical drum class!
* Debate issues with peers from around the world

Type of Programs
  • Adventure Travel
  • Community Service / Volunteerism
  • Cultural Exploration
  • Language Immersion

Languages
  • English
  • Xhosa

Cost in US$:

4,395

Cost Include Description:

Credit Available

no

Volunteer Types
  • Academic Reinforcement
  • Athletics
  • Childcare/children
  • Community Development
  • Culture
  • English Teaching
  • Orphans
  • Planting
  • Primary Education
  • Restoration
  • Secondary Education
  • Street Kids
  • Teaching
  • Volunteering
  • Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
Outstanding high school students between the ages of 15-18.
Age Range
15-18
This Program is open to

American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African Participant.

Typical Living Arrangements
  • Group living

Participants Travel to South Africa

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves
  • Letters of Reference
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 week
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
Global Leadership Adventures's Mission Statement

To inspire the next generation, to realize their potential to transform the world and their role in it.

Year Founded

2004

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