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“THIS CAPE IS A MOST STATELY THING, AND THE FAIREST CAPE WE SAW IN THE WHOLE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE EARTH.” SIR FRANCIS DRAKE, 1580
Sobre a Cidade do Cabo

A
Cidade do Cabo se orgu- tral no coração pulsante da cidade. Nas
lha por ter mais horas de suas primeiras semanas, como qual-
sol por ano do que o Ha- quer outro turista, você se interessará
vaí, portanto é bem possível que na em fazer alguns passeios turísticos.
sua chegada ao Aeroporto Interna-
cional da Cidade do Cabo, você se Entre outras atrações, você se en-
depare com um dia quente, céu azul cantará pelo “Big6”: Escale ou pegue
e sol brilhando. A primeira coisa que o teleférico para a Table Mountain
você sentirá é o quanto o ar é fresco e aprecie vistas da cidade de tirar o
e como as pessoas são hospitaleiras. fôlego; ou pegue um barco para a
Você não encontrará, facilmente, ou- Robben Island e visite o lugar onde
tro lugar no mundo onde as pessoas Nelson Mandela ficou na prisão por Bo-Kaap, Cape Town
sejam tão sorridentes. vários anos; visite o vibrante V&A
Waterfront, desfrute a flora e fauna
A Cidade do Cabo tem uma mistura diversa que é única da Península do
única de culturas, um dos povos mais Cabo no Jardim Botânico Kirsten-
receptivos, as mais recentes tendên- bosch; siga para o Cabo da Boa Es-
cias, arte do mundo inteiro, arquite- perança e no caminho pare na Viní-
tura moderna e refinada, sendo uma cola Constantia para degustar vinhos
cidade que esta sempre aberta ao excepcionais.
novo. A cidade é dinâmica, isto fica
evidente nas construções surgindo Como um estudante de língua na
o tempo todo, quarteirões inteiros Good Hope Studies, você terá a
sendo reformados enquanto o an- oportunidade de ter mais contato
Surfe, um esporte popular
tigo é preservado e valorizado. No com a vida da África do Sul do que
momento o V&A Waterfront, uma um turista comum. Você terá a ex-
das áreas de lazer mais refinadas do periência da verdadeira hospitalidade
mundo, está passando por obras para Sul Africana se você escolher se hos-
ser expandido. Bem próximo dali, o pedar em uma casa de família e irá
Centro de Convenções Internacional embora levando com você a amizade
da Cidade do Cabo, que foi aberto de muitas pessoas locais e internacio-
recentemente, também está sendo nais. Amantes de esporte descobrirão
ampliado, e ali bem perto um está- que a Cidade do Cabo tem excelentes
dio de futebol para a Copa do Mun- possibilidades para praticar vários es-
do de 2010 está quase pronto. portes ao ar livre, incluindo mergu-
lho com tubarões, surfe, caminhadas,
Três grandes universidades atraem golfe, tênis e cavalgadas e muito mais.
Llandudno Beach
jovens tanto do país quanto de ou- Ou quem sabe você se interesse por
tros países para a Cidade do Cabo, rúgbi, cricket ou futebol, os esportes
o que faz com que a vida noturna nacionais da África do Sul.
seja movimentada e extensa até o dia
amanhecer. Long Street e Somerset Com toda esta diversidade, a África
Street recebem festas agitadas, pessoas do Sul conquistará seu coração, e
super interessantes e os cenários mais assim que deixar o país, você irá se
coloridos. Não importa se você gosta deparar planejando sua próxima via-
de boates, bares ou música ao vivo, to- gem de volta.
dos estão localizados em uma área cen-

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study
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skype: erickandregarcia Sobre a Good Hope Studies

E
m 1994, quando a Áfri- membro fundadora da EduSA, uma
ca do Sul nova nasceu e organização nacional que promove
Nelson Mandela se tor- um padrão de qualidade de ensino
nou presidente, o país se abriu para internacional.
viajantes internacionais, e foi então
que nós começamos a sonhar sobre Somos um centro de treinamento
como poderíamos ajudar a estabe- oficial do CELTA, que é credencia-
lecer o turismo de Língua Inglesa do pela Universidade de Cambridge.
na África do Sul. Decidimos iniciar Oferecemos cursos de treinamento
uma nova escola de línguas, uma para professores que é reconhecido
que seria diferente de todas as ou- internacionalmente, possibilitando
tras escolas: uma escola mais ami- assim que nossos professores obte- Uma lição no jardim da escola
gável, mais receptiva, oferecendo nham as mais altas e reconhecidas
uma experiência de aprendizado qualificações do segmento. Nossos
que seria efetiva e ao mesmo tempo clientes tem o benefício de profes-
prazerosa. Abrimos nossa escola em sores bem qualificados, criando as-
uma casa residêncial na região sul, sim uma experiência de sala de aula
em uma área de classe alta segura, prazerosa e produtiva.
limpa e próxima a um grande centro
comercial. Através dos anos, a Good Hope
Studies cresceu a um bom tamanho.
Aqui nossos alunos têm contato Recebemos acima de 50 nacionalida-
direto com o estilo Sul Africano de des a cada ano e oferecemos as mais
vida. As acomodações são próximas refinadas instalações, nossa residência
Intervalo na escola do centro
da escola, e os alunos conseguem estudantil própria, uma grande varie-
tudo que precisam na área central de dade de atividades e serviço regular
Claremont e em Cavendish Square. de transporte para os pontos de vida
As duas casas da escola são mobi- noturna mais populares. Mas não nos
liadas em estilo africano e tem uma esquecemos de como começamos:
atmosfera receptiva na qual você se pequenos e capazes de dar atenção
sentirá em casa imediatamente. especial para cada cliente. Todos os
alunos estudam em um de nossos três
Para aqueles que querem o movi- centros, mantendo o número em cada
mento da cidade, oferecemos tam- unidade pequeno, de forma a conti-
bém uma unidade no centro da ci- nuar a dar atenção para cada desejo e
dade. preocupação do estudante.

Uma excursão na ilha das focas


Somos também membros orgulho-
sos da IALC, que é a Associação
Internacional de Centros de Língua.
Como membros passamos por ins-
peções locais regulares, sérias. Nos
beneficiamos em dividir conheci-
mento entre outras escolas inter-
nacionais parceiras e também de
atividades conjuntas de marketing.
A Good Hope Studies é também

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GOOD HOPE STUDIES
NEWLANDS

U
ma vantagem enorme de estar veis mais altos em outra unidade. No total,
na área de Newlands é que a es- temos 18 salas de aula, e a maioria delas são
cola está onde a maioria das ca- espaçosas, com algumas menores para aulas
sas de família estão. Portanto, seu percurso individuais. Todas tem bela decoração, ofe-
é curto: Muitos alunos estão tão perto que recem luz natural suficiente e estão longe
é possível ir a pé para a escola, enquanto do barulho da cidade.
outros tem um curto percurso para a escola
indo de metrô. Além disso, a área residen- Há também áreas de recreação, uma biblio-
cial é de classe alta, com excelente infra-es- teca para empréstimo de livros de leitura
trutura e segura oferecendo bastante coisa por nível e livros Sul Africanos, instalações
para se fazer depois da aula. O ambiente da para auto-estudo, computadores com sof-
escola é relaxante e calmo, e tem jardim e twares para estudo, acesso livre a e-mails, e
piscina que podem ser utilizados nos inter- áreas de acesso à internet sem fio para es-
valos, e algumas vezes, as aulas acontecem tudantes que tenham seu próprio laptop. A
ao ar livre. A área nunca é tão movimenta- escola oferece café e chá grátis aos alunos.
do como no centro da cidade e tudo que Caso queiram eles podem também comprar
você precisa está a uma curta caminhada. sanduiches, bolos e refrigerantes.

No centro de Claremont, você encontra um


shopping center grande, um dos maiores Table Bay Área das casas
de família

centros de cinema da cidade, várias acade-


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CITY CENTRE

P
ara aqueles que querem o movimen- A escola também está próxima dos campos
to da cidade, oferecemos também de golfe, algumas das praias mais charmo-
uma unidade no centro. Não foi sas da cidade, piscina pública, alguns dos
tarefa fácil adaptar os mesmos altos padrões melhores pontos noturnos e áreas de en-
que temos em Newlands a um ambiente de tretenimento mais populares, e é claro, do
escritórios no centro da cidade. A escola ti- V&A Waterfront.
nha que ser próxima a transporte público, o
que na Cidade do Cabo significa próximo a A unidade do centro oferece 9 salas de aula,
estação central. Tinha que ser em uma área uma biblioteca para empréstimo de livros
calma sem barulho de tráfico, então só po- de leitura por nível e livros Sul Africanos,
deria ser na rua principal de pedestres. Além instalações para auto-estudo, computado-
disso, queríamos que nossos alunos estives- res com softwares para estudo, acesso livre
sem em ambiente de alto nível, mas sem o a e-mails, e áreas de acesso à internet sem
ritmo frenético de escritórios. fio para estudantes que tenham seu próprio
laptop. Lanche pode ser comprado na es-
Depois de uma longa procura, tivemos cola ou em um dos inúmeros restaurantes
sorte o suficiente para encontrar o ponto próximos, com preços que atende a todos
perfeito. Os alunos desfrutam de insta- os orçamentos.
lações de primeira classe neste prédio de
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Programa do Curso www.intercambio.com.br
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quatro semanas e a maioria das mudanças acontecem Níveis Iniciantes - Avançado
somente a cada quatro semanas. Para sua conveniên- Idade mínima 17 anos
cia, aceitamos alunos toda segunda-feira, mas recomendamos que Disponibilidade Área Residencial e Centro
você comece no início de um ciclo, nas datas oficiais de início do
curso. Os alunos que começam nas datas oficiais terão pequenas
O Curso Regular é recomendado para estudantes que queiram
mudanças em sala de aula durante as próximas quatro semanas, e
melhorar seu Inglês em geral e ao mesmo tempo ter tempo o
você aproveitará dos passeios turísticos mais interessantes (estes
suficiente para aproveitar a Cidade do Cabo.
passeios são feitos nas duas primeiras semanas do ciclo) e uma
recepção de boas vindas (que acontece na primeira semana de
cada ciclo). Você fará um teste na última semana de cada ciclo
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Descrição Standard Course + aulas individuais
habilidades (ler, escrever, ouvir e falar) e do sistema da língua
Lições por semana 20 lições em grupo – 5 individuais
(gramática e vocabulário) com grande foco em comunicação e
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
situações da vida real.
Duração do Curso 2-23 semanas
As lições são baseadas em um livro texto, que serve de estrutura Níveis Iniciantes - Avançado
básica para as lições. Fazemos revisões constantemente das nos- Idade mínima 17 anos
sas escolhas de material didático para assegurar que os livros que Disponibilidade Área Residencial e Centro
usamos estejam atualizados e em linha com a teorias mais atuais
do aprendizado em línguas e utilizamos pelo menos dois livros
O curso Standard-Plus é recomendado para estudantes que quei-
diferentes para cada nível de forma que o aluno que fica por perí-
ram focar em áreas específicas.
odos mais longos que um ciclo, por nível, não repita o material.

O livro texto é complementado com materiais adicionais, ou Para as aulas individuais, as lições são projetadas em torno de
adaptados de materiais publicados, desenvolvidos pela escola, necessidades e desejos específicos do estudante. Um currículo
ou planejados pelo professor para uma lição em particular. Isto é escolhido com o aluno no começo do curso através de uma
permite que o professor planeje mais especificamente para as análise de suas necessidades.
necessidades e interesses dos alunos. Isto também permite que
o professor inclua o contexto Sul Africano nas lições, trazendo
freqüentemente, a cultura e história Sul Africana para a sala de
aula.

Exercícios para serem feitos em casa são dados duas ou três ve-
zes por semana.

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Programa do Curso
Curso Intensivo Preparo para os exames TOEFL & IELTS

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Lições por semana 30 lições Lições por semana 30 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10 Tamanho do grupo máx. 10 [manhã], máx. 6 [tarde]
Duração do Curso 2-23 semanas Duração do Curso 4 semanas
Níveis Elementar - Avançado Níveis Intermediário - Avançado
Idade mínima 17 anos Idade mínima 17 anos
Disponibilidade Área Residencial e Centro Disponibilidade Área Residencial

O Curso Intensivo é recomendado para alunos que queiram pra- TOEFL (Teste de Inglês como Língua estrangeira) e IELTS (Sis-
ticar seu Inglês enquanto aprendem mais sobre o contexto Sul tema Internacional de Teste da Língua Inglesa) são testes de In-
Africano no qual estão estudando. glês largamente reconhecidos que são normalmente exigidos por
empresas e universidades Européias e Americanas.
Às tardes (Segunda, terça, quinta e sexta) as lições são menos in-
tensas do que as lições das manhãs. Os alunos normalmente irão O exame IELTS pode ser feito na Cidade do Cabo.
praticar a fala, leitura, ouvir e escrever, e as lições são baseadas na
Para taxas e datas, por favor, visite o site www.britishcouncil.org.
cultura Sul Africana, história e assuntos atuais. As lições podem
incluir idas a pontos culturais locais, lições utilizando vídeos e O exame TOEFL não pode ser feito na Cidade do Cabo. Para
músicas Sul Africanas, ou debates sobre assuntos controversos taxas e datas, por favor, visite o site www.toefl.org
na África do Sul.
São dadas uma ou duas horas de exercícios para serem feitos em
casa todos os dias.

Business Course
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Lições por semana30 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 2-8 semanas
Níveis Intermediário - Avançado
Idade mínima 17 anos
Disponibilidade Área Residencial e Centro

O Business Course é recomendado para estudantes que queiram


utilizar o Inglês principalmente em situações de negócios.

As aulas da tarde abrangem habilidades da língua necessárias no


ambiente de trabalho como, por exemplo, negociações, telefone,
apresentações, escrever relatórios, etc. Somente professores com
experiência em Business Course trabalham com este curso.

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Programa do Curso
Cambridge Course Study Year
09:00 - 12:40 [20 lições]
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Descrição preparação para exames de Cambridge
Descrição Cursos de longa duração
Lições por semana25 lições
Lições por semana 20, 25 ou 30 lições
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Tamanho do grupo Máx. 10
Duração do Curso 8 ou 12 semanas (9 semanas em Janeiro)
Duração do Curso 24 - 48 semanas
Níveis Intermediário - Avançado
Níveis Iniciantes - Avançado
Idade mínima 17 anos
Idade mínima 17 anos
Disponibilidade Área Residencial
Disponibilidade Área Residencial e Centro

Os cursos funcionam como cursos fechados, e todas as lições


O Programa de Estudo Anual é recomendado para pessoas que
são exclusivamente para os candidatos do Cambridge.
queiram fazer 24 semanas de inglês ou mais. É também ideal
Professores experientes, salas pequenas e atenção personaliza- para quem queira ingressar em uma universidade ou faculdade
da para todos os participantes garantem alta taxa de aprovação. Sul Africana.
Uma ou duas horas de exercícios para serem feitos em casa com-
Você pode participar de um dos cursos, Standard, Standard-Plus,
plementam as lições do curso.
Intensivo ou com Foco de Estudo.
O exame pode ser feito na Cidade do Cabo. Dependendo do
No final de um ciclo de quatro semanas você faz um teste abran-
nível do curso e data, o exame será na última semana de curso ou
gente. Isto é feito para avaliar seu progresso e aconselhá-lo em
na semana seguinte do curso. Por favor, verifique com o depar-
onde focar seu estudo. Um orientador de estudo particular en-
tamento de reservas para saber se você precisará de uma semana
contra com você regularmente para discutir seu progresso e fazer
extra de acomodação ou não.
alguma mudança para outro curso se for o caso.

Lições One-to-One Disponibilizamos conselheiros para estudantes Coreanos que vi-


Horário de aula Manhãs ou tardes sitam a escola regularmente e aconselham estes alunos em sua
Descrição Lições planejadas individualmente língua nativa.
Lessons per week 25 lições
Duração do Curso a partir de 1 semana Os alunos que estudam por mais tempo desfrutam de várias
Níveis Iniciantes - Avançado vantagens. As taxas dos cursos tem descontos de até 40%. Eles
Idade mínima 17 anos também não pagam taxa administrativa quando trocam de curso.
Disponibilidade Área Residencial e Centro Os estudantes podem trocar entre grupos de curso no início de
cada ciclo e por um mínimo de quatro semanas. Além disso, os
alunos do Study Year recebem colocação na universidade e facul-
Lições One-to-One são apropriadas para pessoas que precisam dade sem custos e podem tirar uma folga entre seus estudos de
melhorar o mais rápido possível e/ou com foco em áreas espe- quatro semanas após 24 semanas. Após doze semanas de estudo,
cíficas. eles podem tirar uma folga de quatro semanas, ou duas folgas de
duas semanas cada.
Os alunos podem escolher um foco de estudo ao fazer a reserva
das lições One-to-One. As necessidades exatas dentro do foco
de estudo são então estabelecidas no início do curso através de
uma análise de suas necessidades.

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Work Programmes
Infelizmente existe uma realidade terrível em que muitos pro-
jetos voluntários na África são muitas vezes de exploração. No
entanto, nosso parceiro quer mudar esta tendência. Os maiores
beneficiados com este programa são as pessoas que você aju-
dará no seu projeto escolhido. E é claro, você o viajante, irá
beneficiar, também, uma vez que ganhará uma experiência de
vida inesquecível.

Internship South Africa Selecionamos 16 projetos na África do Sul e Namíbia. Infor-

I
mações detalhadas sobre cada um destes projetos podem ser
nternship programmes são ideais se você está procurando
baixados na nossa página da internet.
ganhar experiência de trabalho internacional (o trabalho
não é remunerado). Você será colocado em uma empresa
Sul Africana, na área de sua escolha, onde terá uma visão ampla
das práticas de trabalho em um país de língua inglesa. Acres-
cente um diferencial no seu curriculum vitae, e aumente o seu
comando da língua inglesa em um ambiente profissional.

Cada colocação é personalizada para atender o seu perfil. A sua


ênfase é melhorar o seu comando do inglês no trabalho? Ou
você está procurando ampliar sua experiência dentro da sua
Work South Africa
área de atuação? A Good Hope Studies tem oferecido progra-

N
mas de estágio há mais de 10 anos. Durante este período nós os últimos anos a África do Sul se tornou um forte
criamos um banco de dados completo de empresas locais. O destino para viajantes e em particular para os jovens
que significa que podemos encontrar uma colocação apropria- aventureiros e para o turismo de estudos.
da para cada cliente.
De forma a proteger seu próprio povo da competição estran-
geira, a África do Sul não permite que estudantes estrangeiros
façam trabalho remunerado na África do Sul. A única excessão
é um programa de intercâmbio de trabalho, como o que é ofe-
recido por nossa organização parceira.

Work South Africa é um programa de um ano, que é um pro-


grama Working Holiday, disponível para estudantes universitá-
rios em tempo integral ou graduados que tenham terminado
o curso recentemente. A maioria dos candidatos no programa
Volunteer South Africa
Work SA encontram trabalho na indústria de serviços, ou tra-

E
sta é a oportunidade de viagem ideal para aquelas pes- balhando em bares movimentados, restaurantes, casas noturnas
soas que não querem somente ver atrações turísticas na Cidade do Cabo, ou dentro da agitada indústria de mochi-
na África. Para aqueles que querem ter uma experiên- leiros. Não há forma melhor de viajar e encontrar seu caminho
cia valiosa em comunidades Africanas em desenvolvimento, e na África do Sul do que o programa South Africa. Você poderá
dedicar seu tempo e energia, enquanto visita nosso continente saborear o dia-a-dia real da África do Sul enquanto conhece o
maravilhoso. povo local e ganha dinheiro ao mesmo tempo. A escolha do
local é totalmente por sua conta - desde a vida à vontade das
Nós mesmos coordenamos vários programas de trabalho no
praias da Cidade do Cabo ao vai-e-vem da movimentada Joa-
exterior, e para os programas de Trabalho Voluntários na Áfri-
nesburgo ou a vida mansa da cidade surfista de Durban. É tam-
ca do Sul fizemos uma parceria com um dos fornecedores de
bém uma oportunidade para você adicionar uma linha extra em
projetos voluntários africanos de maior sucesso. Isto nos pos-
seu currículo, ser totalmente independente, fazer novos amigos,
sibilita oferecer aos nossos clientes, um programa profissional,
e visitar alguns lugares incríveis.
completo e bem estruturado.

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Acomodação
Casa de Família

A
s famílias Sul Africanas são famosas por sua hospita-
lidade e amizade. Sua “hostfamily” pode ser uma mu-
lher solteira, um casal mais velho ou um casal mais
jovem com crianças. De qualquer forma, a estadia com uma
família lhe proporcionará uma visão única no estilo de vida Sul
Africano.

Você pode reservar um quarto individual ou duplo e sua famí-


lia fornecerá café da manhã e jantar. O trajeto para ambas as
escolas é curto, com somente algumas famílias morando a mais
de 45 minutos da escola. Nas áreas residenciais, você ficará hos-
Casa de família pedado em casas de família com jardins, enquanto as casas no
centro as famílias moram na maioria em apartamentos.

Homestay-Plus
Homestay-Plus é recomendado para estudantes mais exigentes
e aqueles que queiram desfrutar de um nível de conforto mais
alto. Você se beneficiará de um banheiro privativo e geralmente
de comodidades de padrões mais altos. O trajeto para a escola
é também, em média, mais curto.

Residência Estudantil
Se você prefere ser mais independente, queira se misturar com
outros alunos, socializa-se facilmente e queira praticar o co-
nhecimento de inglês que adquiriu recentemente em um bar
ao invés de praticar com uma família, então esta acomodação
é para você.

A residência Estudantil está localizada no bairro que se chama


Observatory. O Observatory é um bairro animado com gente
jovem e bares e restaurantes da moda perto da residência es-
tudantil.
Residência estudantil no bairro Observatory
Você ficará acomodado em quarto individual e irá dividir ba-
nheiro com outros quatro estudantes. Há uma cozinha com-
pletamente equipada para preparar suas refeições e uma sala
com TV e DVD Cada quarto é equipado com um cofre e há
conexão sem fio disponível, com custo adicional.

Normalmente são estudantes mais jovens que optam pela resi-


dência estudantil.

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Acomodação
Student House
Por ser o tipo de acomodação mais barata, esta acomodação é
a escolha de estudantes mais jovens que ficam por mais tempo.
Você divide um quarto duplo com outro estudante e divide o
banheiro com outros quatro estudantes. Há uma cozinha com-
pletamente equipada para preparar suas refeições, uma sala com
TV e DVD e um jardim. A conexão sem fio é disponibilizada
com custos adicionais.

A Student House está a uma curta caminhada de ambas as es-


colas da área residencial e a mais ou menos 30 minutos de dis-
tância da escola do centro da cidade.
Casa do estudante em Newlands

Outras acomodações
Há um bom número de albergues com preços razoáveis dispo-
níveis para estudantes no centro da cidade. Especialmente na
época de alta temporada recomendamos que o estudante faça
reserva com bastante antecedência.

Bed & breakfasts para quase todos os orçamentos podem ser


reservados para ambas as escolas. Em Newlands eles estão nor-
malmente a uma curta caminhada enquanto que para o centro
você precisará usar um táxi ou ônibus.

Se você preferir mais luxo e tem um orçamento maior, você


pode escolher entre um dos vários hotéis. Ambos os hotéis de
três e quatro estrelas estão a uma curta caminhada da escola da
área residencial e a do centro.

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“IF YOU WANT TO KNOW HOW HAPPY YOU CAN BE, COME TO HEAVENLY CAPE TOWN.” A FORMER STUDENT

rejoice
Good Hope Studies Social Club
Quando você planeja uma viagem para o exterior para aprender
uma língua, seu objetivo principal é aprender a língua. Mas você
também vai para um país para conhecer pessoas do mundo todo
e mergulhar em uma cultura estrangeira. Com o clube social da
Good Hope Studies é fácil usufruir o melhor da Cidade do Cabo
e as regiões em volta enquanto você se diverte.

Exemplos de passeios
City Tour (Quarta à tarde)
Visite os destaques do centro da cidade: O Company Gardens,
Parlamento, o Museu da África do Sul, Praça Green Market e
muitos outros.

Table Mountain (quinta-feira à tarde) Área de entretenimento V&A Waterfront


Você pega o teleférico para o topo da montanha e aprecia uma
vista maravilhosa da cidade. Leve tudo que precisar para um pi-
quenique e observe o sol se pôr. Ou você pode fazer um lanche
leve em um dos restaurantes.

Traslado para os pontos noturnos: Long Street (Sexta Table Mountain


à noite)
Explore um dos pontos mais fortes da Cidade do Cabo para en-
tretenimento noturno. Conheça pessoas locais, curta música ao
vivo e dance noite afora.

Cabo da Boa Esperança (Sábado, dia completo)


Um destaque e absolutamente um ‘must’ para todos os visitantes Robben Island
é o Cabo da Boa Esperança. Experiencie a beleza desta reserva
natural e com alguma sorte, veja algum bicho selvagem.

Township tour (Quarta à tarde)


Visite um distrito conosco e veja um lado diferente da Cidade do
Cabo. Você irá testemunhar pessoas vivendo em situações difí-
ceis e em condições de pobreza, mas você irá também conhecer
de perto a vibração e espírito do povo Sul Africano. Kirstenbosch

Jantar com um professor (quinta à noite)


Faça um passeio para Bloubergstrand onde você terá a melhor
vista da Cidade do Cabo. Aprecie o pôr-do-sol na praia e jante
em um restaurante popular.

Traslado para os pontos noturnos: Waterkant e Water-


Groot Constantia
front (Sexta à noite)
A área de Waterkant passou por uma mudança geral através dos
últimos anos e é hoje uma das melhores áreas para sair à noite.
Curta bares charmosos, boates vibrantes e alguns dos melhores
restaurantes.

GOOD HOPE STUDIES | 15


GOOD HOPE STUDIES

O fato de sua viagem a outro país ser um sucesso ou não depende muito na es-
colha da escola de línguas. Relacionamos aqui uma orientação e resumo curtos
sobre as vantagens da Good Hope Studies que podem ajudá-lo a fazer a melhor
escolha.

A escola de inglês deve ser bem estabelecida


A Good Hope Studies é a segunda escola de inglês internacional mais velha na Ci-
dade do Cabo. Abrimos em 1995 e podemos somar 13 anos de experiência local.

A escola de inglês deve ter um bom tamanho para oferecer escolha Good Hope Studies é
membro da IALC, uma
Uma vasta gama de cursos e opções de acomodação somente podem ser ofere- organização de escolas
de alta qualidade.
cidos a um certo tamanho. Na Good Hope Studies você tem estas opções e não
deve se preocupar se você for o único em sua sala de aula.

Sua escola deve ser capaz de te oferecer atenção pessoal


Ao viajar para outro país você pode achar difícil se adaptar durante seus primei-
Good Hope Studies é
ros dias, ou pode haver alguma preocupação durante sua estadia. A Good Hope membro da Confed-
eração internacional
Studies funciona em 3 unidades, cada uma com no máximo 70 alunos. Isto nos WYSET.
possibilita dar atenção individual e pessoal para cada estudante.

Os alunos da escola devem ser de várias nacionalidades diferentes


Um dos prazeres em aprender uma língua em outro país é fazer amigos de várias
partes do mundo. A Good Hope studies recebe alunos de mais de 50 nacionali- Good Hope Studies é
dades a cada ano. membro fundadora da
ALTO, uma organização
dentro da WYSET.

Sua escola deve estar na localização correta


A localização é um fator importante na Cidade do Cabo porque o transporte pú- WYSE
blico não é tão extensivo quanto gostaríamos que fosse. Todas as 3 unidades da
Good Hope Studies, e todas as acomodações que oferecemos, estão próximas do
Good Hope Studies
metrô, que é o principal meio de transporte. é membro da WYSE
trabalho no exterior.

A Good Hope Studies é


associada da Education
South Africa, que é
parte da Confederação
de Turismo Jovem da
África do Sul.

Craig Leith Sarah Gaylard


Diretor Diretora de ensino

“We look forward to welcoming you in the name of


the whole Good Hope Studies team.”

www.intercambio.com.br
msn: erickandregarcia@hotmail.com
skype: erickandregarcia Good Hope Studies © 2009
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Student Residence
The Location Each room is equipped with a bed, a desk with a Look up the address on Google Maps:
Our Student Residence is conveniently located chair and a wardrobe. The rooms are decorated
15 Burham Road
between the Newlands campus and the City in a modern, African style, with a picture in each Observatory 7925
Centre campus in the suburb of Observatory. room. Further each room is equipped with a
The University of Cape Town is very close by, reading light and a safe.
which is why the area is full of young students Rooms Single rooms, bathroom to share
with lots of places to go out. In Lower Main Bedding is provided, but bring your own tow-
Meals Self-catering; 2 fully equipped
Road, only a 5-min walk from the Residence, els. The Residence is regularly cleaned by our kitchens are available
you can find Pubs, Cafes, Restaurants and Bars. staff. However, students are required to keep Bedding Is provided
A supermarket and a launderette are also close their rooms and the kitchen clean. Towels Bring your own
by. Laundry A commercial laundry service
The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove, a is close by. Students from Good
Hope Studies receive a discount.
The MetroRail station is only a 2-min walk away. fridge, a microwave and a toaster.
WLAN (WiFi) At an extra cost.
From there it is only 3 stations to the Newlands
Deposit A refundable deposit of R500
campus and 4 stations to the City Centre cam- will be collected (VISA or Master-
pus. Card) on the first day of school.
Cancellation After arrival the accommodation
can be cancelled with a three-
The Residence week notice period.
The Residence is part of the YMCA, but fully
managed by Good Hope Studies. There are 20
single rooms; 5 rooms share one bathroom.

The Residence was completely refurbished in


early 2010 and now has a stylish, African look.

msn: erickandregarcia@hotmail.com
skype: erickandregarcia
www.intercambio.com.br

Work South Africa

Trabalho Remunerado na Africa do Sul


Work South Africa
Work South Africa is a one year, working holiday programme, available to full time tertiary students or
recent graduates only. The majority of Work South Africa applicants find work in the hospitality industry,
either working in one of the many vibrant bars, restaurants and nightclubs in Cape Town, or within the
lively backpacking industry within South Africa.

Work South Africa After arrival


• This is a non-placement programme. After a successful Visa application you can travel to South Africa and
• It allows students to do paid work. start with your English language course and/or look for paid work.

• It can be booked with or without a language The work placement officer meets with you and assists you with
course. useful information for finding paid work.

• The duration is anything up to 1 year. You will have the flexibility and freedom to find work for yourself,
when and where you may choose, anywhere in South Africa.
• The enrolment should be done at least 12
weeks prior to arrival in South Africa. The most easily found jobs are those such as waitrons, bar-attend-
ants and backpackers jobs. Average earnings for these jobs are
• Restrictions apply. between EUR 1,00 and EUR 1,50 per hour (between ZAR10 and
ZAR14 per hour) - this excludes tips or commissions which can be
earned in addition to that. In some instances, backpackers would
The programme offer accommodation instead of pay for work done.
The cancellation fee for the Work South Africa programme is 25%
There is no better way to travel and work your way around South
until 14 days prior to arrival and 50% from 13 days prior until arrival.
Africa then on the Work South Africa programme. One can sample
For NO SHOWS full charges apply!
the real everyday South Africa whilst meeting the locals and earn-
ing money at the same time. The choice of location is totally up to
you and you can choose from the casual beach life of Cape Town, Accommodation
the hustle and bustle of the busy Johannesburg or the laid back
You may book your accommodation through Good Hope Studies
surfer city of Durban. It’s also an opportunity for you to add to your
for the duration of the English course. Thereafter you need to or-
resume, to be totally independent, make new friends and visit some
ganise accommodation for yourself. However we can certainly help
incredible places such as the Kruger Park, Table Mountain, Robben
you in finding long-term accommodation from hostels to furnished
Island and vibrant South African townships.
apartments.
Most working opportunities exist within the hospitality/tourism
industry such as at bars/restaurants, hostels and backpackers, etc,
so previous working experience would be useful but is not always
Survey Questionnaires
required. You may be requested to complete Survey Questionnaires to share
your working experiences with other students.
The enrolment process
You are required to apply well in advance to allow sufficient time Included in the placement
for the visa application. Enrolment 12 weeks prior to arrival in South • Providing documents required for visa purposes.
Africa is advisable.
• Assistance in finding long-term accommodation from
Applicants to the Work South Africa programme will not be apply- hostels to furnished apartments.
ing for a normal South African Work Visa, and will not be applying
for a Study Visa either, but will be applying for a special Visa specifi- • Assistance in long-term car hire if required.
cally for this programme, and Good Hope Studies will provide spe- • Airport transfer service.
cific documentation to be sent to the Embassy, which will enable
the applicants to apply for, and be issued with, this special visa. • 24 hr emergency number.

After enrolment we send a confirmation of booking together with • A complete information package including a South Afri-
a letter of acceptance (LOA) for the language course as well as the can SIM card.
Work South Africa programme. • A GHS student card which allows discounts at tourist at-
An administration fee is payable for participating in the pro- tractions, restaurants, etc.
gramme. Please refer to the price list. • Participation in the GHS Social Club (fees apply).
Work South Africa
Visa Requirements What to do next
The student needs to apply for an Exchange Permit for a maximum You need to send the following documents to Good Hope
period of 12 months with an endorsement “to participate in the Studies (send scanned copies via email and post the origi-
SASTS Exchange programme” at the South African Embassy in their nals):
home country. • An application form at least 12 weeks before arrival.
• Signed and completed declaration form.
• Age restriction: 18 - 25 years
• Applicants must be full-time students or must have com- • A copy of your passport.
pleted a tertiary qualification within 6 months of the date • 2 x colour passport size photographs.
of application.
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry • Proof of student University status (original copy and certi-
of the intended stay (13 months). fied translated copy).
• Payment of a nonrefundable visa application fee of • Copy of return flight ticket.
ZAR 425 (approximately € 37/US$ 52 as of June 2009),
payable to the Embassy processing the visa application. • Travel insurance / medical cover (original copy and certi-
• Radiology / medical Report. fied translated copy).
• A vaccination certificate if required by law. • Police clearance certificate (original copy and certified
• Proof of South African medical cover with a South African translated copy).
medical scheme.
You will receive from Good Hope Studies:
• A nonrefundable air ticket.
• Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to programme.
• Proof of financial means to maintain themselves.
• Police clearance. • Letter of Declaration to be signed by the student and
• Documents supplied by Good Hope Studies. returned to Good Hope Studies.
• In certain countries, the Embassy asks for a refundable
• A Cultural Exchange Programme Confirmation Letter.
deposit.
Volunteer South Africa
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GOOD HOPE STUDIES


Volunteer South Africa
This is the ideal travel opportunity for those who want no just to see the sights in Africa, but who also want
to have a worthwhile experience in African community development and to volunteer time and energy
whilst visiting the beautiful continent.
The major beneficiaries of this programme are the people who receive help from you in the chosen project
and of course you, the traveller, will benefit too, as you will gain an unforgettable life experience.

Volunteer South Africa Included in the placement fee


• Sixteen different projects are available • Placement at a project of your choice.
throughout South Africa.
• Orientation package (airport transfer, 3 nights accommo-
• This programme can be booked without a dation, Cape Point 1 day sightseeing trip, Orientation, Hop
language course. on Hop off Bus Cape Town Sightseeing buspass, Moola
Backpacker Discount Card, Transfer to Accommodation
• The minimum period for the volunteer pro-
(around Cape Town) or help with transport to Projects
gramme is 2 weeks.
countrywide).
• A good conversational level of English is
• All paperwork, placement procedures and liaison with the
required.
Volunteer Program, appointment of a Supervisor for the
duration of the programme.
• A monthly donation to the Volunteer Project, to assist in
African community development their funding.
We have joined up with one of the most successful providers of
• A counsellor, assistance and support during the stay.
African volunteer projects in order to offer a wide variety of choice
and a highly professional programme. • A South African SIM card.
There is the option of booking an English language course with • Monthly social functions for volunteers to get together
Good Hope Studies before starting the Volunteer programme. How- and meet other volunteers.
ever a course is not compulsory. If you are able to converse fluently
• A certificate & report on the volunteer’s programme
in everyday situations, you can go straight into the programme.
should this be required for studies or other purposes.
A number of projects are available in and around Cape Town, some
• Accommodation and food or meals for the duration of the
are available elsewhere in the country and one is even available in
volunteer’s participation (no meals if staying in backpack-
Namibia.
er accommodation).
There are limits on the number of volunteers each project can ac-
cept. For Cape Town-based projects, the start dates are any Monday,
arriving any Thursday.
students. There is also an employee of the volunteer organisation
All programs are available all year round – with the exception of who stays at the volunteer house, and who provides breakfast and
those that are only available outside of school holidays, or unless dinner, and transfers volunteers to and from their projects.
otherwise stated in the detailed programme information.
The volunteer house has a pleasant atmosphere with a lounge and
a large open kitchen area.
Accommodation
Accommodation during the volunteer project will be provided by Observatory is close to the University of Cape Town, and a large
the volunteer organisation. The types of accommodation available number of university students stay in the area. Within walking dis-
depend on the project chosen. In Cape Town, host families and a tance, there are restaurants, pubs, shops and a MetroRail station.
volunteer house are available.
Host families
South African host families provide accommodation in their private
homes. The family could be a single person, a couple or a couple
with children. Volunteers stay in a single room, and breakfast and
dinner are provided. The bathroom is usually shared with the family.
Volunteer House
The Volunteer House is situated in the southern suburb of Observa-
tory. Volunteers are accommodated in a house with several double
rooms and two triple rooms. The bathrooms are shared with other
Project descriptions
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
Children & Youth Projects room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, break-
fast & dinner), day trip.
The children of Africa are sometimes desperate. As a Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volun-
Volunteer, you can really make a difference. Sometimes teer house).
all a child needs is love; at other times, their needs are
altogether more complex. Africa’s children face some of
the continent’s toughest challenges: There are soaring 4. Enabling Disabled Children
numbers of Aids orphans; an education, diet and social Improve the quality of life for children suffering from Autism, a
standing each present their own challenges. Volunteer severe, life long, developmental disability with neurological causes.
projects with children can be some of the most reward- Arrival City: Cape Town.
ing and most heart-warming of all volunteer experiences. Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer-
You CAN make a difference. ing any Monday (School Terms apply).
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single
1. Hope Journey - Children’s recovery hospital room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, break-
Established 40 yeas ago, this Children’s Convalescent Hospital is a fast & dinner), day trip.
hospital for children who are convalescing and in recovery, after Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volun-
being discharged from provincial hospitals. The mission of the hos- teer house).
pital is to provide expert nursing and medical care, in a homely and
loving environment, for infants and children recovering from acute
medical and surgical conditions and who are, for social or medical 5. Teach Kids on the Beach
reasons, unable to return to their own homes. Help entertain & teach crèche kids. They need your help as a Volun-
teer. The project involves volunteering with disadvantaged children
Arrival City: Cape Town. from a township in the surf capital of South Africa in an established
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer- nursery school, which has no Government funding. The children
ing any Monday. range in age from 3 to 6 years and are divided into 2 classes accord-
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single ing to age. There are currently 25 children enrolled at the school.
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, break- The School has enough land to grow vegetables, which will help
fast & dinner), day trip. feed the children.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volun-
teer house). Arrival City: Port Elizabeth or George.
Day of arrival: any Monday of the month (School Terms apply).
Includes: Accommodation (including breakfast & dinner), orienta-
2. Heart for Orphans tion is given by the organisation.
Enrich the lives of orphans and abandoned babies, who have no
one else to hold them, or play games with them. Choose to work 6. Children of the Kruger
either with babies/toddlers (newborn - 4yrs), or children (5 – 17yrs). There are 3 days of theoretical training and the remainder of the
Bring your creativity with you, and prepare to fall in love! month is spent at the rural community schools and the pupils. The
Arrival City: Cape Town. aim of the project is to introduce sport and feeding programs to the
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer- rural community schools and encourage the pupils to participate
ing any Monday (School Terms apply). in school sport activities. The programs concentrate on team sports
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single such as soccer, rugby, cricket and netball. Schools in the rural com-
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, break- munities do not have the advanced infrastructure that the larger
fast & dinner), day trip. schools have and the participant will have limited resources. The
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volun- program also concentrates on providing a balanced meal each day
teer house). to the learners.
Arrival City: Johannesburg or Nelspruit (take bus or connecting
3. Youth at Risk flight from Johannesburg).
Volunteer for Children! Interact with teens and young adults at risk Day of arrival: Arrive Sunday to start on the first Monday of the
on the streets, be part of an educational program, assist at a soup month (School Terms apply).
kitchen serving Cape Town’s homeless every day, build develop- Includes: Transfer to and from Johannesburg or Nelspruit, accom-
mental relationships with children at a home for boys, and use modation (incl. all meals prepared by the volunteers), orientation is
creativity to woo youth off the streets. given by the organisation.

Arrival City: Cape Town. 7. This Way Up


Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer- Be part this dynamic family-orientated organisation, which enables
ing any Monday. youth and young men with troubled pasts to catch up their educa-
tion, and become citizens able to earn a living, and to contribute to
Project descriptions
the communities they’ve come from. Would suit older volunteers. 9. Healing Through Horses
Arrival City: Cape Town. This is a voluntary, non-profit organisation which provides free
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer- riding instruction and other activities associated with riding for
ing any Monday. people with disabilities. The organisation is based in Cape Town. All
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single pupils ride for FREE, so Volunteers are the backbone of our whole
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, break- programme.
fast & dinner), day trip. Arrival City: Cape Town.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volun- Start of programme: Only 4 possible start dates per year. On these
teer house). dates arrive on a Thursday and start volunteering on the Monday
(school terms apply).
7a. Street-wise Soccer Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, accommodation and
The project aims to attract all the soccer loving street people, food budget, day trip.
especially the youth and children and to then give them a sense of
belonging, to develop a soccer club in Cape Town that will attract 11. Save the Great White Shark
male and female street youth and children to participate in SAFA If you have always dreamed about working with the most feared
WP leagues & to eventually have a team strong enough to chal- apex predator, are passionate about marine life, do not mind
lenge for professional ranks with teams and players participating getting your hands dirty, and have an adventurous attitude - this
from U11 to senior level. would be the programme for you! The Great White Shark Project is
a unique opportunity to view and learn more about the fascinating
Arrival City: Cape Town. Great White Shark in its natural environment, either from a boat or
Start of programme: Thursday for orientation, start volunteering an underwater cage. You’ll also see other wildlife species, including
the first Monday of the month. Cape Gannets, Bryde Whales, Cape Fur Seals, Dolphins and Jackass
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, accommodation at a Penguins
Backpackers Hostel in the City.
Excludes: meals, own towel. Arrival City: Cape Town.
Minimum age: 21 years Day of arrival: Sunday before the first or third Monday of the
month.
Includes: Airport pick-up & transfer to Gansbaai, accommodation
Animal Projects and 2 meals per day, orientation is given by the organisation.

Disadvantaged communities are sometimes unable to 12. Hands on Big 5


care for their animals. Without help, these animals could Plunge into a hands-on conservation project in one of South Africa’s
develop illnesses or end up scavenging on rubbish heaps. most scenic Big 5 game reserves. While getting involved in every
Animal projects in Africa sometimes involve working aspect of conservation management on the reserve, you will grow
with animals for the benefit of people; for instance heal- your skills in conservation and have the experience of a lifetime.
ing projects. If you love animals and want to volunteer Your work will include habitat rehabilitation, elephant impact moni-
to help animals, then become an African conservation toring, game counts, telemetry tracking of lions and much more.
volunteer! If conservation management on a reserve in Africa is your interest,
then this is the project for you!
8. Animal Charity
Volunteer in Africa, working with a team of vets who assist animals Arrival City: Port Elizabeth or Grahamstown.
in townships, enabling communities living way below the breadline Day of arrival: Any Monday of the month.
to care for their animals. You will help out with receiving animals Includes: Accommodation and all meals prepared by the volun-
that come in from the townships, caring for the animals before and teers, orientation is given by the organisation.
after operations, with fund-raising and office duties, and possibly Excludes: Airport transfer from Port Elizabeth airport to the project
you could even hold an animal while it is being operated on. This on arrival (R600) and the return transfer on departure (R600).
is an excellent opportunity for anyone who loves animals with an
interest in veterinary science. 13. Penguin Rescue
Exciting nature conservation opportunity, ensuring the survival of
Arrival City: Cape Town. endangered seabirds (including penguins) who are victims of oil
Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer- spills.
ing any Monday.
Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, Host-family (single Arrival City: Cape Town.
room, breakfast & dinner) or volunteer house (double room, break- Start of programme: any Thursday for orientation, start volunteer-
fast & dinner), day trip. ing any Monday.
Excludes: daily transport (R300 per week from host-family or volun- Includes: Y2A Orientation, airport pick-ups, accommodation and
teer house). food budget, day trip.
Project descriptions
14. Chimp Fun 16. One Month Game Ranger Course
Ever wondered what motivated Jane Goodall to study chimps and The theoretical part of the course takes place at our training venue
dedicate her life to the conservation of these primates? We now of- overlooking the Kruger National Park. All practical training is done
fer you an experience of a lifetime. Volunteer with Chimps in Africa! inside the Kruger National Park on our private concession. The 1
You will learn about their history and behaviour and will assist the month program is accredited with the Tourism Hospitality and
curator with daily observations of the chimpanzees in their wilder- Sport Education Training Authority (THETA) of South Africa and en-
ness enclosures, and will also patrol the fence line against poachers. dorsed by the Field Guides Association of Southern Africa (FGASA).
The program is designed to give the learner an in-depth knowledge
Arrival City: Johannesburg (take bus to Nelspruit) or Nelspruit.
of the fauna and flora and covers both theoretical and practical
Day of arrival: First Monday of the month.
training. The theoretical and practical training is covered in 1 month
Includes: Accommodation and all meals, orientation is given by the
and allows the participant to spend the maximum possible time in
organisation.
the wilderness, whilst learning about what our beautiful area of-
fers. Our training courses are presented by experienced and highly
15. Noah’s Ark in Africa
qualified ex-rangers and field guides.
Be part of a truly remarkable safe-haven for wild animals which
are injured, orphaned or which have become the victims of man’s Arrival City: Johannesburg or Nelspruit.
greed. Turn suffering around, nurture and help over 200 animals Day of arrival: First Monday of the month.
regain health and dignity through your love and caring. Includes: Transfer to and from Johannesburg, accommodation and
all meals, orientation is given by the organisation.
Arrival City: Windhoek, Namibia.
Day of arrival: Any Thursday, transfer to the project on a Friday.
Includes: Transfer to and from Windhoek, accommodation and all
meals, orientation is given by the organisation.
What to do next
1. How to find a programme 3. Itinerary and Departure
So you have chosen South Africa, the ideal place for volunteer As soon as you have paid your programme deposit, you will receive
work. A place where you can help African children. Where you can the full programme details. This is your itinerary, which will include
learn, work and travel Africa. What do you do now? full contact details of the programme, airport pick-up details and
full details of your meals, accommodation, daily transfers etc.
First take a look at the brief descriptions on pages four, five and six.
Also, take a closer look at the price list. Please print out the ‘programme details’ and take them with you, as
you will need to keep the information handy.
Download the detailed project description from the one or two
projects you are most interested in. Here you will find a more de-
tailed project description, including your involvement, the mini-
mum requirements, available dates and more.
Choose the one project that is best for you and decide on a starting
date and the duration.

2. Enrolment
You will need to fill in the enrolment form and provide all the
necessary documents (CV/Resume, Police Clearance and all other
documents mentioned in the project introduction document). Only
then can your application be fully considered.
We will forward your documents to our partner, who will view your
application and supporting documents, and will approve your
application. Should they reject your application, they will not give
you reasons and the reasons may have been beyond their control.
But don’t let a rejection get you down. Simply apply for another
programme - and maybe you will be accepted.
Please remember that you must warrant that you have travel insur-
ance and must provide details of your cover to Good Hope Studies
before your departure, in writing by email.
Please allow sufficient time for your enrolment process. Our volun-
teer partners are busy in the field all day which is why they can be
slow in replying at times.
For direct bookings only
Once approved you have 7 days in which to pay a nonrefundable
deposit, failing which your registration for the programme will be
cancelled.
Then you must pay your full programme fee before the closing
date of the programme. Should the programme fee not be paid in
full before the closing date, we are afraid your registration for the
programme will be cancelled and you will lose your deposit.
Visa requirements
The student receives a Visitor’s Permit when entering the
country with an endorsement. The Letter of Acceptance
Yes.
from the host-company / organisation must be presented
Is the student from an upon entry.
90 days or
exempt country?
shorter.
See table below.
The student receives a Letter of Acceptance from the host-
No.
For ALL nationalities company / organisation and needs to apply for a Visitor’s
OR yes, but the maximum exemption
period for the students’ country is 30 Permit with an endorsement “to do unpaid practical
days, and the course is longer than training / volunteering” at the South African Embassy in
30 days.
their home country.
The student receives a Letter of Acceptance from the
host-company / organisation and needs to apply for a
Longer than
Study Permit with an endorsement “to do unpaid practical
90 days.
training / volunteering” at the South African Embassy in
their home country.

Countries whose nationals are exempt from visas for the period stated
max. 90 days Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Ita-
Europe ly, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
max. 30 days Cyprus, Hungary, Poland, Slovak Republic, Turkey
max. 90 days Japan, Taiwan (Republic of China)
Asia
max. 30 days South Korea
max. 90 days Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela
South America
max. 30 days Bolivia, Costa Rica, Peru
Africa max. 90 days Botswana

Study Permit Visa extension


The requirements stated below can change from time to time and Students may extend their visitor’s permit while they are in South
are listed here for your information only. For the latest requirements Africa. However the application can be rejected and no reason
please visit www.home-affairs.gov.za or contact the nearest South needs to be given. Therefore it is recommended that the visa re-
African Embassy. ceived upon entry is for the full period of stay.
Requirements for a Study Permit: Requirements:
• A completed application form (BI-1738). • Application at least 30 days prior to expiry of existing permit.
• A full medical certificate including a radiological report. • A completed application form (BI-1739)
• A passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of intended • A passport valid for no less than 30 days after expiry of intended
visit, and a copy of the first page of the passport. visit.
• One passport photo. • A valid permit.
• A full birth certificate. • A permit fee.
• A police clearance certificate. • Proof of financial means (i.e. bank statements or salary advice).
• Documents relating to marital status. • Applicants travelling by air must be in possession of a return or
• A Letter of Acceptance. onward ticket and must furnish proof of a return booking with the
• Medical cover (either South African cover or cover that is recog- relevant airline.
nised in South Africa; information about SA cover can be supplied) • A letter stating the purpose and duration of the stay.
• Proof of payment of all tuition fees.
• Proof of financial means (i.e. bank statements or salary advice).
• Students under 21: Written permission by both parents and a
guardian in South Africa.
• Permit fee: € 52 / US$ 67.
• A refundable deposit (depending on the country of residence).
• All documents must be accompanied by a notarized English
translation.
Visa requirements
Vaccinations Important
No vaccinations are required except for travellers going to the • It is the client’s responsibility to arrive in South Africa
north-eastern areas of South Africa, where anti-malaria precautions upon the correct visa.
are recommended. Clients should consult their doctor for recom- • Clients CAN extend their stay. To do so they need to go to
mendations. the Department of Home Affairs in Cape Town to extend
A Yellow fever certificate is compulsory for those persons who have their visa.
travelled from, or intend travelling through countries in the yellow • Clients CANNOT change their visa, but only extend the
fever belt: period.
Africa: Angola, Burundi, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central • The cost for the tourist visa and the study permit is
African Republic, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gambia, ZAR 425 (approximately € 37/US$ 52 as of June 2009).
Gabon, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Liberia,
Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, • Minor clients (under 21 years) must have written consent
Somalia, Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaire. from their parents and a guardian in South Africa.

South America: Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, • Visa requirements are as of June 2009. For the latest infor-
Guyana, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela. mation visit www.home-affairs.gov.za.
Price list May 2009 to April 2010

Project name Price* Additional weeks 16 weeks 32 weeks


Hope Journey – Children’s Recovery US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks US$ 200 US$ 3.375 US$ 5.908
Children & Youth Projects

Hospital
Heart for Orphans - Junior US$ 1.600 for 8 weeks US$ 200 US$ 2.880 US$ 5.440
Heart for Orphans - Senior US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks US$ 200 US$ 3.375 US$ 5.908
Youth at Risk US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks US$ 200 US$ 3.375 US$ 5.908
Enabling Disabled Children US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks US$ 200 US$ 3.375 US$ 5.908
Teach Kids on the Beach US$ 1.800 for 4 weeks US$ 450 US$ 6.480 US$ 12.240
Children of the Kruger US$ 1.480 for 2 weeks US$ 350 US$ 5.742 US$ 10.183
Streetwise Soccer US$ 1.350 for 4 weeks US$ 200 US$ 3.375 US$ 5.908
This Way Up US$ 1.600 for 8 weeks US$ 200 US$ 2.880 US$ 5.440
Animal Charity US$ 1.180 for 2 weeks US$ 200 US$ 3.582 US$ 6.103
Animal Projects

Healing Through Horses US$ 1.700 for 8 weeks US$ 200 US$ 2.970 US$ 5.525
Save the Great White Shark US$ 1.560 for 2 weeks US$ 780 Maximum 3 weeks
Hands on Big 5 US$ 1.480 for 2 weeks US$ 620 Maximum 12 weeks
Penguin Rescue US$ 1.950 for 6 weeks US$ 450 US$ 5.805 US$ 11.603
Chimp Fun US$ 1.480 for 2 weeks US$ 750 US$ 10.782 US$ 20.383
Noahs’ Ark in Africa US$ 1.800 for 2 weeks US$ 900 US$ 12.960 US$ 24.480
1 Month Game Ranger Course US$2.950 for 4 weeks For 4 weeks only

* A discount of US$ 140 can be given on Cape Town based projects if the volunteer programme is booked together with a language course.

May 2010 to April 2011

Project name Price* Additional weeks 16 weeks 32 weeks


Hope Journey – Children’s Recovery US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.713 US$ 6.498
Children & Youth Projects

Hospital
Heart for Orphans - Junior US$ 1.760 for 8 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.168 US$ 5.984
Heart for Orphans - Senior US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks US$ 1.337 US$ 1.262
Youth at Risk US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.713 US$ 6.498
Enabling Disabled Children US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.713 US$ 6.498
Teach Kids on the Beach US$ 1.980 for 4 weeks US$ 490 US$ 7.074 US$ 13.345
Children of the Kruger US$ 1.628 for 2 weeks US$ 385 US$ 6.316 US$ 11.201
Street-wise Soccer US$ 1.485 for 4 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.168 US$ 5.984
This Way Up US$ 1.760 for 8 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.713 US$ 6.498
Animal Charity US$ 1.360 for 2 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.996 US$ 6.766
Animal Projects

Healing Through Horses US$ 1.870 for 8 weeks US$ 220 US$ 3.267 US$ 6.078
Save the Great White Shark US$ 1.716 for 2 weeks US$ 858 Maximum 3 weeks
Hands on Big 5 US$ 1.720 for 2 weeks US$ 730 Maximum 12 weeks
Penguin Rescue US$ 2.145 for 6 weeks US$ 495 US$ 6.386 US$ 12.763
Chimp Fun US$ 1.628 for 2 weeks US$ 825 US$ 11.860 US$ 22.421
Noahs’ Ark in Africa US$ 1.980 for 2 weeks US$ 990 US$ 14.256 US$ 26.928
1 Month Game Ranger Course US$ 2.950 for 4 weeks For 4 weeks only

* A discount of USUS$ 140 can be given on Cape Town based projects if the volunteer programme is booked together with a language
course.
General Conditions
Enrolment form
Personal details
part 1
1. By submitting the application form
(electronically or otherwise) you are entering
into a contractual agreement with Good Family name First names
Hope Studies and you agree to be bound
by the following terms and conditions as
described below, as well as bound by any
Date of birth Day Month Year Male Female
specific conditions in the Programmes ‘Details’.
Furthermore you agree to be bound by the Country of birth Country of residence
Volunteer Code of Conduct.

2. The information supplied in your Application Citizen of


form is deemed to be both true and correct,
and likewise with any further documentation
required as part of your application. Should any Passport no.: Passport expiry date:
of this be false or untrue Good Hope Studies
reserves the right to cancel your application
at any time, in which case no refund will be Address in home country
applicable.

3. All information material is believed to


be correct and any errors or omissions are
deemed to be inadvertent and beyond our
responsibility. Telephone Fax
4. Good Hope Studies, and its partners and
suppliers, retains the right to refuse any Email
application it deems unacceptable for any
reason, without giving reasons.

5. All arrangements concerning the services


provided by Good Hope Studies and it’s Emergency contact person
Suppliers are provided with the understanding
that neither Good Hope Studies nor any
affiliated company, agent or employee will Family name First name
be held responsible in case of injury, loss,
damage, expenses, claim, accident, deviation,
delay or cancellation brought about by any Relationship
circumstances whatsoever, nor by reasons
beyond the control of Good Hope Studies.
Address
6. Good Hope Studies retains the right to
change prices caused by currency fluctuations
or other reasons until you have paid 100% of
the programme fee.

7. Unless agreed differently in writing, you must Telephone Fax


pay the Programme Fee for full programme
booked (the order number / invoice) as follows,
or risk cancellation: Email
• A nonrefundable deposit of € 70 / US$ 100 on
acceptance of your application to the particular
programme booked, but by no later than 7
days thereafter;
• The balance and full amount at least 2 to 4 Education / Profession
weeks before the ‘Starting Date’ of your booked
Programme;
• If you book a Programme less than 2 to Educational institution
4 weeks before the ‘Starting Date’ the full
programme fee must be paid immediately;
Year completed
8. Cancellations must be in writing. If
you cancel you must email the notice of
cancellation to mailbox@ghs.co.za. In the event Major subjects
Good Hope Studies or their Suppliers cancel a
programme, you will receive a full refund. In the
event that you cancel your booking(s), a refund
will be paid as follows:
• 15+ days before departure: full refund less
deposit.
• 14 days or less before departure: No refund,
unless accompanied by a doctor’s letter stating Current employment
clear medical reason why you can not take the
trip, in this case a 50% refund will be given.
(Note: Deposit amount may vary according to Company
programme booked. Please see booking form
for details)
Position
9. If it is necessary for you to postpone any
programme, new departure dates must be
reconfirmed within 6 months. Failure to do Brief job description
so will result in the booking being cancelled
and any monies forfeited. Programme prices
may be subject to change in the event of a trip
having been postponed.

10. In the event you are refused a visa by the


Authorities, the cancellation conditions above
will apply. Other skills
11. If you do not comply with the rules,
values or directives of a Good Hope Studies
programme or excursion, Good Hope Studies
and its affiliates or partner organizations may
release you from the programme with no
refund.
12. If you make any alterations to (including
arrival or departure dates) your programme,
Enrolment form
Volunteer programme
part 2
a US$50 administration fee will be charged.
That same fee will be charged per project
if you wish to switch from one particular Programme title
project to another, unless it is within 10 weeks
of departure, when it will be considered a
cancellation. See cancellation policy above. Start date (1st Monday of the month)
13. You do hereby agree that any images taken
of yourself while on the program may be used Proposed departure date
by Good Hope Studies without compensation.

14. In the event you wish to complain Total number of weeks on programme
about any service provided by Good Hope
Studies, its suppliers or affiliates, you must
first immediately inform the supplier of the Relevant Experience and Skills
problem in order to give the supplier the
chance to rectify the problem. In the event
that you cannot obtain satisfaction from the
supplier you should put the complaint in
writing to the supplier and at the same time Please write a paragraph about WHY you want to volunteer, i.e. your motivation
inform Good Hope Studies immediately by
email, by fax, or by telephone. Good Hope
Studies will do its best to rectify the problem.
No complaint will be considered if the above
procedure is not followed.

15. In the event you decide to discontinue


your programme before it is due to end for any
reason, there will be no refund.

16. You are responsible for considering your


health prior to the programme and warrants
that you are fit and able to participate.

17. International and local flights (unless


otherwise stated), Insurance, and Visa costs
are not included in the cost of the Good Hope
Studies programme. Good Hope Studies
cannot be held responsible for any action,
negligence or event relating to the purchase or
operation of flight tickets or flights, insurance
or the visa application and process. Further,
Good Hope Studies will not be responsible for
any costs or refunds due to changes or delays
in flights.

18. You must warrant that you have travel Specific information required (go to next block if you DO a language course before you volunteer)
insurance and must provide details of your
cover to Good Hope Studies before your
departure, in writing by email. Good Hope
Arrival date Arrival time Flight number
Studies takes no responsibility for any loss ,
damage, expense or hazard encountered as a If not arriving on start date, do you need accommodation for any extra night (at your own cost and payable on
result of the participant travelling uninsured or
underinsured.
arrival)?
19. Good Hope Studies cannot accept any
responsibility or liability for changes or
programme cancellations in the event of war or Dates (nights) needed for extra accommodation
threat of war, terrorism or threat of terrorism,
fire, sickness, bad weather, acts of government
or local authority, acts of god, or other event
or circumstance which amounts to a “force
majeure”.
Health & Fitness
20. The prices of Good Hope Studies
programmes can change at any time, and are
subject to each Supplier’s home currency US Do you regularly take any prescription drugs?
Dollar fluctuations. Unless the program chosen
is paid for in full should there be any increase in Do you suffer from allergies, asthma, epilepsy and/or diabetes?
price the Applicant is liable for this increase.

21. Place of jurisdiction in any dispute: the


courts at Cape Town.
If so, how do you manage your condition?

In the last 3 years have you suffered any psychiatric / psychological illnesses?

In the last 3 years have you undergone any major surgery?

Agency: If yes to either of the above, please provide details:

Please describe your fitness level

Special Dietary Needs


I declare that the information supplied by me is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct. I understand and agree to be bound by the General Conditions as
stated herein. I agree to abide by the payment time table. I have read and agree to abide by the conditions pertaining to refunds.

Signature of applicant Date


Graserkrat Studies CC, CK 88/28644/23 trading as GOOD HOPE STUDIES, 11 Mariendahl Avenue, Newlands, 7700 Cape Town, South Africa
Save the Great White Sharks
We passionately believe that international cultural exchange helps to build bridges of
understanding and peace between nations, and establish life-long friendships all across the world.
Our overriding aim in any program we run is that our applicants should not be tourists, but
cultural participants in their host country, building bridges of cultural understanding, friendship
and tolerance will be built between the different cultures.

We are situated on the southern tip of Africa - an exhilarating and complex country. With its
post-apartheid identity still in the process of definition, there is undoubtedly an abundance of
energy and a sense of progress about the place. Travellers are returning to a remarkable land
that has been off the trail for way too long…

Here, two great oceans meet, warm weather lasts most of the year, and big game roams just
beyond the city lights. This is where humanity began: our ancestors' traces are still evident
in fossilised footprints 80 000 years old, and in the world's oldest rock paintings. Today,
South Africa is the powerhouse of Africa, the most advanced, broad-based economy on the
continent, with infrastructure to match any first-world country. With all this technological
advancement comes a very real, very urgent need for conservation to become a priority, to
keep our natural resources as wild and unspoilt as they are now.

There's more to South Africa than lions. Johannesburg is a sprawling city of skyscrapers. The
lights work, the water flows and is drunk straight from the taps, there are multi-lane
highways and - unfortunately - traffic jams. You can book into a Hilton or a Hyatt or a Holiday
Inn and eat at cosmopolitan restaurants serving anything from sushi to burgers to crocodile
steaks. Also, you will encounter rich and poor living side by side. Years of inequality has
deeply entrenched both poverty and a poverty mentality, and a host of other social problems
resulting from a lack of education. Huge portions of the population live way below the bread-
line, in shacks around the cities, 35% of the population suffering with HIV, streetkids
surviving by petty crime, and widespread unemployment. Skills and positive energy are
desperately needed to right the wrongs of the past.

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Your enthusiasm, fresh ideas, skills and your desire to make a change will be welcomed. And
prepare to have your own world view stretched and challenged while you are on African soil.
As with all travelling, volunteering is a two way experience – as you give you will receive…

Apart from doing your bit to make a difference, there are other reasons for visiting South
Africa too: golden beaches, some of the world's best surf, spectacular scenery ranging from
mountains to deserts, eco-systems found nowhere else in the world, an opportunity to
experience African culture first-hand - and one of the least expensive holiday destinations
you'll find. We just know you will enjoy your time in our beautiful country.

A representative of our volunteer partner is available to assist you during your stay and our
partner’s Head Office is simply a telephone call away or an email away.

The Good Hope Studies TEAM.




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Get away from the hustle and bustle of busy city life, let down your hair, kick off your shoes and come to Gansbaai. Get
back to basics with warm friendly people to welcome and pamper you. So what makes Gansbaai cool? Simply it's
natural, rugged and unspoilt beauty.

Gansbaai is a small town about 170km outside of Cape Town in the vicinity of Hermanus where one can watch
whales in the months between August and December.

The name Gansbaai originates from the numerous wild geese that live here. Fisherman established the region in
the year 1881. Until a few years ago, Gansbaai was known as a sleepy little fishing village. Nowadays, this area
that only had a few pubs and a small harbour as main attractions, is flourishing. The population has increased
drastically. It now has a small primary school, churches of various denominations and shops to provide for every
need. Fish shops are stocked with fresh catches daily. Gansbaai is a popular holiday resort for boating and fishing
enthusiasts and whale watchers. Dyer Island near Gansbaai is a breeding colony for jackass penguins while seals
breed on nearby Geyser Island. A warder, stationed on Dyer Island, protects the birds breeding there. A number
of these are endemic species, such as the Oyster Catcher and the Swift Tern.

There is a narrow channel in the sea between Geyser Rock and Dyer Island which is home to up to
60 000 Cape Fur Seals. The sea around these islands have become the feeding ground of the endangered great
white shark and one of the main attractions of Gansbaai is the shark cage diving off the coast of Dyer Island.
Great White sharks roam through the waters off the coast throughout the year. The best time of year to see
sharks is between mid January and the end of September. Since the area around Dyer Island has been declared a
nature reserve, boats may only enter this area with a permit given by the Department of Nature Conservation.

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• Roaming the world’s oceans, the Great White Shark is undoubtedly the greatest predatory force of the
seas. Cloaked in myth, misunderstanding and fear, this awesome animal remains a mystery to man.
• On this project you'll learn a lot about the Great White and then you'll put that knowledge to use by
assisting in conservation and research into this awesome animal.
• Sharks are intelligent and vulnerable, deserving of sympathy and respect. Education helps people to lose
the Jaws phenomenon and gain the realisation that sharks are a complex and precious species, living in
the water – just doing their best to survive.
• This project is dedicated to the exploration and conservation of the Great White Shark & its environment.
The project works with students, eco-tourists, scientists, conservation organizations & marine resource
users to gather data on Great White Sharks, correct negative misconception and stop the needless
slaughter of over 100 million sharks annually.

Program Highlights :

• Get up close to one of the oceans most magnificent creatures


• Understand great white sharks in their natural setting
• The other creatures you will come across out on the open sea
• Upon completion, a DVD compilation of the best days (of your choice) on sea.

Your Role :

• You'll receive training in White Shark biology, research, behaviour, conservation, changing attitudes, shark
attacks, basic seamanship(includes anchoring positions, wind directions, classes in underwater filming, and
shark eco-tourism.
• Weather permitting you will go to sea frequently. At sea, you'll get involved as much as possible with all
aspects of sea work. This will be focused on working with the sharks from above and below the water. You’ll
be involved in tasks such as preparing baits, packing the boat, washing equipment used in the boat,
working with eco-tourists & recording data on the sharks. Much emphasis will be placed on observing
behaviour and the interactions of sharks around the boat. You will be taught how to get in and out of the
cage and how to remain secure and safe in the cage. Participants in the cages will record observations of
the White Sharks. This will include sex, size, markings and behaviour.
• A visit to the community recycle program run by the project for local school children on Tuesdays.

Program Overview : 

LOCATION :

Closest Town : Gansbaai

Country : South Africa

Details : Town (some shops, a bank


and internet cafe available)

QUALIFICATIONS :

Minimum Age : 18

Acceptance subject to Application being accepted : Yes

Acceptance subject to CV / Resume being accepted : No

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Acceptance subject to Police Clearance : No

Acceptance subject to Other : Yes, Consent required from Parents for younger volunteers and
indemnity to be signed

Special Skills Required : Sea legs! Gansbaai is renowned for its sharks and not it's night-life! Gansbaai is a
very small rural town, while you will find all essentials there, Internet Café's, Post
Office, a few pubs, it does not offer much entertainment wise, so be prepared to
spend evenings quietly.

Language Requirements : English

PROGRAM DURATION:

Minimum Duration : 2 Week(s)

Maximum Duration : 4 Week(s)

Visa required : No

Any Closure Dates (public or Closed in December and January


school holidays) :

OTHER

Arrival Details : Volunteers must arrive on Sunday before 1st Monday of month, will be collected
from airport by a representative of the volunteer organisation holding a sign with
the volunteer’s name on it. The volunteer will spend 1 night at the Volunteer
House. Supper will be provided on this night. The next day the volunteer will be
collected by the Shark Project and taken to Gansbaai.

Accommodation : You will be sharing a house with other volunteers - the house is fully equipped
with cooking facilities, inside braai area and all utilities. The house is dedicated to
volunteers, and has 4 bedrooms with 2 beds in each. Laundry
• We have arranged with the Local Laundry to pick up your laundry at a
pre-arranged time, wash and iron it for R9 per kg. If you want to make
use of this, speak to Liz at the Lodge. This is only your personal laundry,
we will wash bedding etc.
Internet
• We have internet access at the Lodge – you can ask Liz what computer
you are allowed to use. Be considerate with your time on the PC, as it is
there for the use of all volunteers and crew.
Neatness In the House
• You will be responsible for keeping your room clean, and as a combined
effort the rest of the house. A cleaning lady will come in twice a week to
do a thorough clean-up, but we do request that you do your part in
making the atmosphere as neat as possible.

Meals : • Breakfast
• Packed lunch on sea days, tea and scones on sea days.
• Dinner not included

Local Transport : • You can walk around the town it is sooooo small!

What Is Included : • Transfer to Gansbaai


• Welcome and induction by WSP team leader
 • Daily lectures on:-
o Basic seamanship (includes boat handling, anchoring positions,
wind directions, currents,)
o Cage diving procedures (procedures in the cage with and without
regulator)
o Basic shark biology
o Shark behaviour
o Research & conservation
o Shark attacks
o Boat and cage inspection
o Participation in data recording and weekly collation
o On bad weather days, local excursions could include Cape
Aghulhas, Hermanus, Betty’s Bay, and the Birkenhead

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o Weather permitting, you will go kelp snorkelling near Dyer Island
o You edit your own video-diary
o On certain days, the boat is chartered exclusively for you. You
receive
 Two volunteer T-shirts
 Our White Shark Projects cap
 Your welcoming pack

What Is Excluded : • Dinner


• Laundry
• Extra activities

HEALTH & SAFETY FAQ'S

Is the work at the project Yes


physically dangerous? :

Details : You will be working on a boat out in the open ocean Please supply a parental
consent letter if under 21 years



 

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