I want to spend about 3-6 months in South Africa. Are there
any environmental groups who would provide accomodation in
return for work??
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I am interested in spending approx. 6 months in South Africa but would require some work to be capable of doing so. Am also interested in work in return for accomodation and am open to and would appreciate any suggestions. Also, what is the situation with working visas?
It's really difficult to geta work Visa, when I was last
there I remember being told that even if you secured a job
you still had to leave to country to qualify for the visa!
Accomodation and living expenses are really low compared to
western europe but you'd need to have some experience or
profession that was in short supply to be guaranteed a job.
I've found this organisation which I hope won't cost me a
fortune and it seems to be really interesting research:
http://www.saep.org/
I reckon our best bet is to save up as much as possible in
our own countries before heading down. The one problem I
found was that accomodation was very hard to come by in
Cape Town so hostels would work out really expensive for 4-
6 months.
have a great trip,
anne
Yo Anne:
I have a friend who works for the Umgeni Valley trust, who
are involved in environmental projects in Kwazulu Natal.
The problem with expats is usually the requirement for some
form of environmental qualification. Umgeni waterboard also
run several "outreach" style programs. Will see if I can
find there website and what the possibilities are for
piecemeal work.
But you are right about workpermits - had Canadian Family
try to do the same, and they had to put up a R6000 deposit
before being allowed to enter the country - not a good way
to attract foreign skill.
Good luck and have fun
Steve