Robertson, South Africa is a small town located 90 minutes from Cape Town, surrounded by mountains and vineyards. Volunteers stay at the Cross-Cultural Solutions home base, within walking distance of amenities. Volunteers can teach at schools, assist at healthcare facilities and care centers, or work on a farm. Cultural activities include township tours, nature reserves, and language lessons. Volunteers have opportunities to build relationships while experiencing South African culture differently than in Cape Town. Placement options are available starting in mid-April through early August.

1. Cross-Cultural Solutions Robertson, South Africa Webinar Host Li Quach, Senior Manager of Communications Volunteered in South Africa, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Thailand and Peru

3. Getting to Know Robertson Interesting Facts: Small town located 90 minutes from Cape Town Ideal for nature enthusiasts Surrounded by mountains and vineyards Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans, Isi-Xhosa

4. Townships in Robertson Nkubela – Black township Bo Dorp – Colored township

6. Volunteers arrive at CPT before 6pm on Saturday

7. Drive Saturday evening to Robertson, supper upon arrival

8. Sunday

9. Welcome lunch: Boerekos on the Kolgans river boat

10. Drive back through Robertson, Nkqubela, Bo Dorp

11. Monday

12. Placement Orientation

13. South African History

15. 3 delicious meals a day, and snacks and fruit available at all times

18. Lounge (Common Area)

19. Nice outside garden, great for braai’s

23. Sang songs

24. Did art projects (made cards)

28. HIV/AIDS workshop

29. Local Nature Reserves

30. Private tour of Graham Beck Wines

31. Afrikaans Language Lessons

32. Isi-Xhosa Language Lessons

33. Traditional Meal in Nkqubela

34. Tour of Bo Dorp

36. Horse Back Riding

37. Explore Town

38. Winery Tours

42. Quiet/relaxed atmosphere

43. Safe to walk around

45. Lots of tourist attractions

46. Many more safety concerns

49. May 15

50. June 5

51. June 26

52. July 17

53. August 8