Tshega Mission
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Journey Overview
Assisting village children with doing their homework.
Occasional physical work.
Dropping off donated items at vulnerable families Reaching people of the local community.
Closed for December holidays (from end November to mid January).
The volunteers will be involved in providing holiday programs during the other school holidays.
The cost does not include travel to and from South Africa, visa or medical insurance expenses. Price excludes non-refundable deposit of £50, admin fees, travel, insurance & any possible vaccinations and is subject to change according to the exchange rate.
Applicants must be 18 or over.
If you live in the UK, please let us know the dates you hope to go and how long for.
As part of our Safeguarding policy, you may require a valid enhanced DBS certificate, which may cost an additional £15.
What To Expect
In everything we do at Tshega our aim is to reach the local community as a result we are involved with many different community projects. We run a fully function school during the South African school terms as well as feeding schemes, working a long side a local church, sports ministry etc.
Participant Profile
Age Range: 18-60
Flexible
Hard working
Take initiative
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be accommodation provided?
Dormitory style housing. The accomodation is in a farm owned by the Tshega's director. It is a few km away from the school, the partcipants will be driven to the base everyday by Tshega transport.
Will there be food provided?
Monday to Friday: Dinner provided by Tshega, other meals are self-catering. The participant will have an opportunity to buy groceries almost everyday.
Do I need to make my own travel arrangements?
The participants have to arrive in Johannesburg and travel by plane to the local Airport Hoedspruit.
Cost includes pick up and drop off from local airport. Local airport is located about 116km from Tsegha's base.
What should my health condition be like?
Good and active
Do I need a visa?
Please check with you local South African embassy.
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