GHV Homestay in Cape Town

In which area of Cape Town will I stay?

Our volunteers usually stay in the southern suburbs as we take them to and from their projects every day. The southern suburbs are good residential areas where families live in houses with gardens or in apartments.

In the case of the Urban Farming Project, volunteers stay in the greater city centre area as this is close to the project. Here, families mostly stay in apartments volunteer either walk or take public transport to the project.

What is Homestay-Plus?

If you want to experience more comfort at a host family, we recommend Homestay-Plus. Here you enjoy a private bathroom and a higher standard of living in general.

How do I get to my project?

Volunteers are taken to and from most of our Cape Town projects by minibus. In rare cases, projects are close enough to walk or take public transport.

How can I socialise with other volunteers?

At the host family, you will most likely be the only volunteer. To meet up with other volunteers, it will be easiest to join the social programme that we organise for our volunteers and language students.