Fikelela Children's Home is situated in a quiet area of Khayelitsha township not far from Cape Town.
Fikelela provides safe, secure and nurturing home-based care for up to 40 children aged between 0-8 years of age. The children are either affected by, or ...
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VentureCo specializes in gap year and career break adventures; all of the programmes are about working within a group, helping developing communities and exploring off the beaten track. VentureCo provides travel with a purpose in the company of like-minde ...
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The Student Guide Programme in France is an opportunity to travel, meet long-lasting friends, and teach people from around the world about Canadian history in both official languages. The programme is managed by Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC). Join other s ...
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Visions in Action offers six and twelve month fee-based Classic Volunteer Programs, as well as short-term summer programs, in Mexico, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. The Classic Volunteer Programme supports the work of local NGOs in a wide variety of s ...
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Vitalise runs one of the largest and most diverse volunteer programmes in the UK. Over 6,000 people volunteer their time with Vitalise every year. Anyone and everyone can volunteer! There is no upper age limit. Vitalise actively welcomes people from all b ...
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Education Through Recreation is the Village Camps motto: Live, Have Fun and Learn! Village Camps offers an excellent opportunity for people who are interested in working with children and are looking for an exciting way to develop a variety of skills in a ...
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