HIV/AIDS Project
Trip code: ZAF4
 AIDS is a tragic disease and voracious killer, particularly on the immense continent of Africa . In spite of efforts aimed at preventing the spread of this devastating disease, the rate of HIV infection is still rising in many African countries. Added to the poverty and malnutrition already rampant in much of Africa, AIDS is crippling the lives and economies of many nations on the continent, and South Africa is no exception. In collaboration with local groups, Rustic Volunteer Travel has established HIV/AIDS projects seeking to foster awareness among the local communities. Rustic volunteers/travelers and local experts will together engage in training, education, and demonstration activities to increase HIV/AIDS awareness in the local South African population. This project is very challenging however volunteers get the opportunity to help save lives and prevent further human disaster in this country.
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| Project/Volunteer's Life: |
Job responsibilities of volunteers joining as an AIDS volunteer vary with education, skills, experience, and qualifications. Most of the time volunteers help in counseling, feeding program (if the centre has one), visiting patients and their families, participating in public awareness. Provide tips to patients on health, nutrition and sanitation and keeping patient records will be part of your task. You will also provide educational trainings to increase and generate awareness on HIV/AIDS and stop its spread together with the organizations that have established various community outreach programs.
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| Skills and Qualification |
There is no specific qualification needed to join the HIV/AIDS awareness project. However, volunteers are expected to be flexible and patience. You should have passion and love for orphans. |
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| Meals/Accommodations: |
Rustic Volunteer Travel manages room/food for volunteers. Volunteers live with the host family and we manage a separate/shared, simple, clean and modest room as well as local meals three times a day. Volunteer will also have an access to our office in South Africa and mobile number of our coordinators. Our staffs also visit volunteers in each 2-4 week interval as a part of the program. Head of the host project serves as an immediate contact/supervisor. Details covering living accommodations provided prior to arrival. |
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| Project Locations: |
 HIV/AIDS projects are available in Cape Town (home to Table Mountain, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, and City Bowl). South Africa 's multicultural metropolitan cities are renowned for its deep rooted African cultural atmosphere where visitors are always welcomed. It's full of contrasts: from traditional culture and history to modern infrastructure and most of the amenities you would expect from a city. Volunteers can organize several combinations of potential excursions during and after the project to visit places of interest. There is a tourist infrastructure already in place that the volunteers can use during weekends. For example: national parks & harbors, hiking, markets, museums, restaurants, nightclubs, festivals/carnivals, wine tasting, art galleries, whale watching, beaches, hotels, and many more.
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| TRIP Upgrade: |
Rustic Volunteer and Travel offers a variety of volunteer projects and travel packages in South Africa. You can customize or upgrade this travel itinerary to meet your specific interests. Please contact our travel advisor for more details: |
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