Project Orientation
Upon your arrival in St. Lucia you will have a comprehensive three-day orientation. This is carried out by your project coordinator and will include:
Some ideas include:
- An introduction to St. Lucia and the area.
- An introduction into the programme outline for HIV/AIDS education.
- An introduction to all of the projects that you could be working on. You will get to see where you will be working, as well as where your fellow volunteers will be spending their days.
- A basic language course giving you the chance to learn some basic words and sentences in Zulu, the local language in St. Lucia, so that you can communicate with people in their own language.
- A visit to a rural area, to give you a good idea of how local people live.
- At the orientation, you will also receive our detailed ‘welcome pack’, which will contain further useful information for your time on the programme.
Accommodation and Meals
While on the project your accommodation will be at a large, comfortable project house. Located in the centre of St. Lucia, the house is fully furnished and has a large living room with satellite television, a garden, barbeque area, a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi. You will be staying in a bedroom based on one to four people sharing and all bedding is provided (you may still want to bring a sleeping bag as it can be useful in the colder months i.e. June to September). Programme coordinators will also be staying at the house so that they can always be on hand should you need them.
The house has a staff of cooks and laundry/cleaning ladies and throughout the programme you will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast will be on a help-yourself basis and will usually be cereals/porridge, toast, tea and coffee. A chef at the volunteer house will cook lunch and dinner for you.
Free Time
There are loads of extra activities that you can take part in at the weekends and being so close to the beach means there are plenty of water sports and opportunities to simply relax! Any extra activities are optional and at your own cost. For further information, please ask your project coordinator in St Lucia upon arrival.
Some ideas include:
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Game drives in the beautiful Hluhluwe and Umfolozi National Parks
- Visits to the beach, and snorkelling at Cape Vidal
- Whale, dolphin and sea turtle viewing
- Deep sea fishing
- Sunset cruises on the St. Lucia Estuary
- Weekend trips to Kruger National Park or Mozambique
Project Support
Throughout your stay on the project you will have the support and guidance of our coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Age Limit
Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
