What It's Really Like: Volunteering In South Africa with IVHQ 🇿🇦

Considering a gap year after high school? 🌍 Thinking of volunteering in Africa? Take a look at what life is really like on the ground in South Africa with International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ). In this video, our teen volunteers share their journey of stepping out of their comfort zones and into the heart of Cape Town. From supporting local community projects to making lifelong friends from around the world, this is the ultimate guide to starting your "adult" life with purpose. Our volunteers talk through exactly what day-to-day life is like on the ground - including an inside look at the accommodation and meals, how safe they felt throughout their stay, and the support they received from the IVHQ team. Why choose South Africa for your gap year? Real Impact: Gain hands-on experience in education, childcare, or sports development. Adventure: Explore Table Mountain, surf in Muizenberg, and see the Big 5 on safari. 🦁 Safe & Supported: Learn about the 24/7 support IVHQ provides for young travelers. Resume Builder: How volunteering abroad sets you apart for college and job applications. 🎓 Ready to plan your gap year? South Africa Programs: https://www.volunteerhq.org/destinati... Guide To Volunteering Abroad For The First Time: https://www.volunteerhq.org/blog/firs... Follow IVHQ:   / ivhq     / ivhq   0:00 - Why we chose a gap year in South Africa 0:45 - The reality of the impact at the school 1:30 - Living with 40+ volunteers (The social life!) 2:58- "Better than expected" accommodation & pool 3:15 - Location, Safety, security, and the 5-minute beach walk 3:43 - Vegetarian-friendly meals & food quality 4:07 - Volunteering and touching stories of the kids 5:01 - Overall experience 6:10 - Final advice: Why you should just do it! #volunteerabroad #volunteering #volunteer #gapyear #volunteerafrica #travelinspiration #solofemaletraveler #solofemalenomad #backpacking #backpackers