Community Service Learning

While giving of your time and skills, you also gain an understanding of the development challenges facing South Africa. The aim of the programme is to provide students from abroad with the opportunity to demonstrate and develop their global citizenship through volunteer work. They will develop an understanding of the current issues impacting community life in South Africa and experience this first-hand through service in a South African community, while earning academic credit. You will be volunteering and spending time at projects with previously disadvantaged children. This programme orientates students to the fundamentals of community development in the field of Health Sciences, in terms of its goals, principles, process, and application in South Africa. The programme is comprised of a theory and practical component. Ongoing informal mentoring is made available to students.