New gap year opportunities in Africa
UK-based company i-to-i have announced new gap year options in Africa for travelers looking to give back while they travel. Volunteers can choose to work with animal rescue centres in South Africa, work with Aids orphans in Kenya, teach children in Tanzania or get involved with wildlife conservation in Uganda.
Traditionally gap years have been taken as
a reward for finishing high school and a break from 14-years of
continuous education. However, in this ever-changing world gap years
are also changing. Graduates are taking time out before entering the
world of work and people of all ages are choosing to take a break from
their Careers as the pace of life quickens and wanderlust grows.
There are many reasons to take a gap year in Africa. Taking time off to
travel the world can be one of the most amazing and rewarding
experiences in one’s life, but what if gappers could change someone
else's life too? Working on an i-to-i volunteer project enables gappers
to make a real difference abroad while exploring the world in a safe,
supported and sustainable way.
During a gap year in Africa volunteers can visit some of the most
exceptional places to view endangered species on the entire planet. If
volunteers prefer spending their gap year volunteering with children in
Africa, then consider volunteering in Kenya or taking your gap year in
South Africa where the need is great.
An example of a Gap Year options in South Africa offered by i-to-i is:
Animal Rescue near Cape Town
When the economy struggles the first charities to feel the pinch are
those working with animals, so volunteers’ efforts are much needed.
TEARS is a great shelter which provides food parcels, veterinary
treatment and animal care education for those that could not otherwise
afford it. It also works with children who have had extremely hard
lives and aims to break the cycle of abuse by teaching them to care and
be responsible for animals. Volunteers will get the opportunity to
visit local communities and visit animals there, and for those
considering a future in veterinary care there is valuable chance to
help the resident vet, who requires daily help.
This Gap Year in Africa option lasts for a minimum of 2 weeks and costs
$1090, accommodations provided.
