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What is the day of a volunteer like?

There’s no such thing as a typical day! That’s part of the excitement of volunteering. Your life will become personally and professionally very different to what you know now. What is certain though is that…

Can I volunteer if I have a disability?

We’re committed to offering people with disabilities an opportunity to volunteer by ensuring that we do have a favourable environment for their involvement. We ask you to tell us about your disability on your application…

Can I volunteer if I have HIV?

Being HIV positive need not be a barrier to volunteering with VACK Jitolee Afrika. We would want to ensure that you go to volunteer in an area which would not pose high risks to your…

I’m not sure volunteering is for me. What other ways can I get involved with VACK Jitolee Afrika?

You can be involved with us in lots of other ways including campaigning, setting up a local group, and fundraising and by making a donation.

Can I volunteer for longer than my original placement length?

There is a possibility for you to stay beyond their initial placement duration. However, this will depend on the needs of the local partner organisation and whether they need you to stay longer than planned…