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PROGRAM FEES & DATES
Program Dates 2009-2010
Program Fees 2009-2010

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do volunteers work with children, adults, animals?
All of the above.

Is the program based in a rural, semi rural or urban setting?
Some are in semi – rural areas and others in urban areas.

Where are the volunteers accommodated?
Communal Volunteer House that houses 8 volunteers – Durban.
Ten chalets that house 4 volunteers per chalet-South Coast.

How many volunteers are there per room?
Maximum of 4.

Do volunteers have access to a phone / e-mail? How often?
Durban : Internet and Email available at the residence and there are public phones at a shopping centre 5 mins away.
E-mail, telephones and Internet is available at the South Coast residence.

What kind of food can volunteers expect to eat?
Meals are included in the program fee; however, with the exception of when volunteers are taken out to dinner or are out on excursion (where meals are provided) they cook their own food. The program manager will purchase groceries on a weekly basis after discussion with the volunteers regarding the menu they would like for the week. As far as possible and within reason, we try to give volunteers exactly what they would like to eat. Volunteers do not pay for any meal, whether they are at the volunteer accommodation or out on excursion.

Do the volunteers prepare their own food?
Yes – see previous question and answer.

Is there hot + cold water in the volunteer accommodation?
Yes

How many hours a day do the volunteers work?
Approx. 6 to 8 hrs a Day (Usually 8am - 4pm)

How many volunteer staff work at the projects?
This varies according to the needs of the project but no less than two and no more than eight at any project.

How many volunteers can be accommodated at one time?
No more than eight (8) at each of the residences.

Do the volunteers need to drink bottled water?
Tap water is very safe, so it's not a requirement

How far from the program is the closest town / bank / shops?
Durban 5 min walk.
South Coast 5 min drive.

Are there any specific volunteer skills that are needed?
Nursing and home based care would be an advantage, but mostly just enthusiasm and a love of children and nature. The nature of work will vary from dealing with injured wildlife to feeding babies. Volunteers are expected to help in any capacity that they are able to. Duties range from household chores such as cleaning, to controlling breeding areas for butterflies. The most important requirement is a willingness to do anything. What you do not know, will be taught to you.

Are volunteers with special dietary requirements accommodated?
Yes

Enquiries

Should you have any queries regarding the program, projects, excursions or activities please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy answer them. administration@focus-southafrica.co.za