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Help me learn German in Centurion, South Africa

Hi! I am Pieter, I live in Centurion. Centurion is located in between Johannesburg and Pretoria in the Gauteng Province of South Africa; I work in Johannesburg as an architect and I have 4 large crossbreed dogs and a cat that sleep in the house with ......

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Join our family in paradise near Scarborough, South Africa

I am English, I grew up in France and lived 15 years in Spain. I have been living in South Africa for 17 years. I have open minded and open hearted children of 12 and 15 years old, a boy and a girl. My name is Joanna. I am deeply curious single ......

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Responsible and adventurous soul welcome to help with after-school activites in Hout Bay, Cape Town

My name is Nadja (47) and together with my daughter (10), we live close to the beach in Hout Bay, Cape Town. We overlanded Africa in a Landrover, fell in love with this place, and made it home. We moved from the Netherlands to Cape Town and have ......

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Explore local ecosystems and history with our family in Cape Town, South Africa

Meet our family: Tamsyn and Monique, along with our two amazing children, Noa and Luca. We live in the beautiful suburb of Hout Bay, where the mountains, forest, and sea are all part of our daily backdrop. We’re nature lovers through and ......

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Help create a house next to an indigenous forest teaming with wildlife in Knysna, South Africa

Hello beautiful people we had an Irish man scheduled to come in towards the end of the month. He has an opportunity in Algeria and has said that he may not be able to join us. We have a good crew on the farm ready to put together walls and put in ......

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Join outdoor activities and creative projects at our nature camp in Magaliesburg, South Africa

This is a hands-on, nature-focused educational organization that runs holiday camps, school programs, and environmental learning experiences to inspire children and young adults to connect with the natural world. As a volunteer, you’ll help with ......

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Join us on our journey to live self-sufficiently in Thabazimbi, South Africa

IMPORTANT: South Africa isn't the safest place and to reach the farm there is no public transport readily available. We recommend you take a private taxi which will pick you up at the airport and take you to Thabazimbi where we can pick you up on ......

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Welcome - Workawayers for a beach house project in South Africa

From 15 April until 15 November Hello Workawayers! We are a South African/ Canadian family who recently bought a cabin right next to the beach in a small , very safe costal town on the Garden Route of South Africa. We are 350km north east of Cape ......

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Enjoy the wonderful activities that come with our beautiful hostel and adventure center in Wilderness, South Africa

Nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Wilderness National Park, our hostel and adventure center sits right on the edge of the beautiful Touw River Estuary. Surrounded by forest, water, and incredible wildlife, it’s a place where nature is part of ......

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Help needed on wildlife conservation project in Hoedspruit, South Africa

The 1800ha Conservancy is dedicated to having a positive impact on the local environment as well as on the local communities that are located on its periphery. The conservancy is home to a pioneering Education Centre, a resident anti-poaching unit ......

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Help welcome on our spectacular tourist farm in Nieu Bethesda, South Africa

Hi there, We are a family of four. We have two sons. The eldest is working here on the farm with us. Together we run a sheep/ cattle farm in the heart of the Karoo area - It is situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic ......

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Join us for gardening, DIY and creative projects in a beautiful forest setting in Western Cape, South Africa

Our space is a hidden forest sanctuary along the Garden Route, a family run business that offers a cozy home to many travellers . We have a large variety of guests who pass by, from families to young solo travellers, and most of their favourite part ......

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Help at our non-profit cat sanctuary project in Western Cape, South Africa

We are an animal welfare organisation. We have a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project at the University of the Western Cape. We also run a cat sanctuary on our farm in Grabouw, Western Cape. We take in stray cats and also dogs which we rehome or provide ......

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Help around my cob tiny home and join a film crowdfunding campaign in Stellenbosch, South Africa

I have completed a cob home and need someone to help with the finishes. We'll be doing it together. I am based in the Eco Village which forms part of the Sustainability Institute, thus you will have the opportunity to learn a bit more about ......

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Join our farmstead in Twee Riviere, South Africa

My husband and i live in a rural area in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, in Twee Riviere, Langkloof Valley. The Langkloof region is one of the largest deciduous fruit growing regions in SA. We are surrounded by apple and pear orchards, where the ......

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Help us at our off-grid homestead in the Tsitsikamma, South Africa

Hey there, we are a family of four Danna, Greg, Robin (9) and Sam (5). We have two dogs (Toby and Luna) and about 33 chickens. Simon (from Malawi) stays on the farm with us and he works Monday to Friday on the farm as the groundsman and general ......

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Creating a safe space for women and children in Port Saint Johns EC, South Africa

My name is Thongo, I am a mother with twin girls and a 4 year old daughter. I've been living in Pondoland for 6 years. The dream of my own land has finally become a reality and during the last 3 years, I have slowly been clearing and building what ......

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Join our family near the Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa

WE PREFER COUPLES! This is a 21 room guest house and pub, in the town of Addo. Addo village is close to the world renowned Addo Elephant National Park. The guest house is situated on the the Main Road of Addo and is easily accessible. The local ......

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Gardening on our small family farm in The Crags, Plettenberg Bay, South Africa

Clifford is an architect and TV producer and also runs an NGO that supports interventions in public schools and his wife Erica is a public interest lawyer and author. We have recently relocated from Johannesburg to live on a small non-productive ......

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Help my Christian family with childminding in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa

Volunteer Opportunity: Homeschool Teacher and Au Pair (Born Again Christian) We're seeking a compassionate and experienced volunteer to join our family as a homeschool teacher and au pair for our 7-year-old daughter. As a native English speaker ......

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