Amazing

I cannot express enough how amazing my time was volunteering with Edge of Africa. I spent 6 weeks with the organisation on an events and community placement. On my first day In Knysna we were taken on a projects tour where you could see exactly what Edge has done for the local community particularly with the work they do with the pre-schools and youth centers. Each and every single member of staff working at Edge were amazing! From the minute we arrived everyone was so welcoming, it took no time at all to fit in, they were always there to help you and listen, never did I feel like I couldn't go and speak to one of them. As well as doing so much for us, including running us around whether that be down into the town or on excursions at the weekend. As for the food we were provided I cannot fault it at all, something different everyday and all stuff I had never had before, it was amazing. The social life was also great, I only knew a couple of people when I came out to South Africa but met so many people all who I am still in touch with. Although the night life in town was limited we still had the best time with the group of people we were with and not one point did I feel unsafe. Edge made sure we were fully looked after at all times 24 hours a day 7 days a week, a member of staff was always on hand should we need to contact someone. As for the projects they were all amazing, I spent most my time at the Sinethemba youth center when not working on my events placement. The kids absolutely love you from the minute you walk in, it was really sad to leave at the end of my time. Edge of Africa have made a difference to so many lives in the local community, they have everyone's best interests at heart and do everything they can do better the lives of people who are less fortunate than ourselves. Each and every project they run has made a difference and whether it is kids, animals or medicine you are interested in there is something for everyone. I cannot recommend Edge enough as an organisation to volunteer for and I would go back in a heart beat I had the best time ever!