Program Reviews

I went to volunteer in December 2013. What a disappointment. Even though I asked them numerous times in advance, it turned out to be holiday progremme, so the programmes were not running. I was supposed to help out with the disabled children, something I would have loved to do, and, as a bonus, would also look good on my resumé. Unfortunately, all I got to do now was just 'play' with the other kids from the townships, to keep them busy. Fun, but not what I had signed up (and payed!) for.

If you are not that keen on volunteering and just want to party a lot, then I can definitely say that it is the place to be. Real volunteering? I honestly do not know, but definitely not during the summer holidays. Very disappointed.

Thank you save for everything! it was an amazing experience that i will cary with me for the rest of my life. I thought that i would come to change south africa and cape town but eventually cape town changed me!

I had ten amazing weeks in Cape Town! It turned out to be way better than I ever expected. I was so lucky that I worked on three different places; the computer project, Sarah's, and Elundini! It is fantastic to work at all of those places, and a pretty big challenge as well!
I made a lot of friends during my stay, and I couldn't be more happy! Thank you so much for this awesome time - I will definetly come back!

I was amazed by this project ,at first I thought when arriving in town and sleeping there over an weekend that this project is just gone be one of those normal once. But they proved me wrong this project was amazing and full of adventure programs. The staff members if they say 24 hours available they are actually that .I love all my new volunteer friends that I met and will return to this side again

Hi all I had one amazing time in south Africa ,I was there for four weeks on the disabled project .The first day In South Africa I was welcomed and greeted by the wonderful staff of Save .They gave us an full orientation of what the projects is all about and the area we stay in .the Monday I started on the project called Elundini (disabled Project)I was introduced to the teachers and classrooms by our Volunteer coordinator ,they explained to me about the projects and some of the kids.My time spend there was very short and for this I will come back to participate in the projects again. So save staff great job and well done ,see you all again .

I was here for 4 weeks and in the township de noon on Disabled project called Elundini.The project was really good and I really enjoyed my time spend there .I will return to south Africa and come and volunteer and that project again .

I have now volunteered twice with SAVE. Both time were amazing. The kids you work with are amazing and you create a real bond with them.

The other volunteers become like a family and this includes the staff as well.

It would be impossible for me to think of any negatives.

On the second visit I spent christmas day at the Salty Crax hostel and that was the best christmas day of my life.

I'd encourage anybody thinking of doing a project with SAVE not to think twice and just do it. The only hard bit is leaving.

Hi I was an volunteer here at Save for January ,I was here for 4 weeks and was on an project called babes educare centre in the township De noon .The first day when I arrived there things was so different to the way I have seen in my country .There was a lot of kids in one small area and they all speak Xhosa .The next day my coordinator was with us on the project and he knew the kids and showed us what to do and split the kids in to they age groups .I have teach the children some great things for my time being there and they have touch my live forever .I can still see the smile on they faces when all of us volunteers arrived 'teacher ,teacher "I will be back in near future and I loved my stay there .thank you save

I have done the surfing project for 3 weeks and it was amazing. The accomondation was at the.beginning realy cold because the window was broken and it was during the winder time. But i got use to it. The stuff there us really friendly and helpful. In the morning i worked at a pre-school and it was a great expirience. I learned a lot about growing up in a township and start to be thankfull for my own life and childhood.
In the.afteenoon came the older kids to us for surfing.Thies was a little das because of the weather we just could go for surfing 4 times with the kids. Maybe july and august are the wrong time for doing this project.
All in all i really loved my time in Cape town and i wont miss One single moment.
I will.defnetly come back!

This has been my second time back with SAVE, and I can once again say that I had an amazing time!
The surf project is a lot of fun because you can often go to the schools and help out in the morning and still surf with the kids in the afternoons. It's so nice to be able to give the kids something to do after school!
The SAVE and Salty Crax staff are all awesome people..it's so cool to meet people who can work hard and play hard :)
I love living in the volunteer houses as well, they are super comfortable and great for the social aspect of volunteering!
Overall, this experience has changed the way I see the world and the way I want to live my life. One of the best parts is that I now know people from around the world that I will never forget, and that I'm glad to call good friends.
If you're looking to help people and maybe help yourself in the process, then SAVE is the perfect place for you!