HIV/AIDS Programs - South Africa is suffering from one of the worst HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world. In 2006 the South African Department of Health estimated that 29.1% of pregnant women were living with HIV. There are numerous campaigns to combat HIV/AIDS in the cape.

In an effort to head off the prevalence of HIV (especially in young female populations) and to counter misinformation and discrimination, HIV outreach volunteers work in teams with professionals who conduct health education campaigns at local schools, focusing on lower economic areas of Cape Town. Volunteers create and present material, answer students' questions, spend time with the children, research, and assist with administrative and preparational aspects of the campaign.

South African hospitals and clinics are struggling to keep up with the needs of HIV/AIDS patients, and consequently many of those seeking medical attention are unable to receive care.  Volunteers assist with childrens programs - leading games, activities, mentoring and ensuring that the children are taking their medications on time.

For medical professionals, volunteer positions are available in a state funded training and counseling center. Volunteers assist in training social workers and nurses to specifically work with HIV/AIDS patients.

Hospital Volunteers - Friendly, outgoing volunteers are needed to assist with patient care at hospitals in and around Cape Town. Volunteers with no medical experience assist with day-to-day activities, visit patients, and play with ill children. Qualified candidates can assist with art therapy sessions for younger patients.

Children's Programs and Orphanages - Orphanage volunteers and teachers aides coordinate group activities, assist students with homework, teach English classes, mentor and provide some much needed emotional support. The organizations we have partnered with specifically support abandoned, abused, terminally ill, and refugee children from Rwanda, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. These positions are available to long term volunteers (minimum commitment is four months) and are primarily located in townships outside of the city. It is strongly recommended that volunteers in this program do not rely on public transit.