Past Volunteer Testimonials

Gap Year South Africa provides each volunteer with a feedback form at the end of each project to provide us with some information about the quality of the overall experience of the project. Below, are a few replies we have received from our volunteers.

"It was the most amazing time of my life, we met so many people and Murray, the guide was so helpful we managed to see lions, elephants, giraffes and more, we went bungee jumping, stayed at a game park, went on a township tour and also gained immensely from working with the children. I would recommend it to everyone." - Victoria, Summer 2008

"Excellent, loved every second and I love that country." - Max, Summer 2008

"a thoroughly enjoyable experience living and working in a new culture whilst meeting new like-minded people. An experience which I really wish didn’t have to come to an end!" - Chris, April 2009

"If you want to experience like in another country, while having fun, meeting new people, partying and doing something worthwhile, I would absolutely recommend it. The people are friendly, and you can easily see the good you are doing. I had such fun and have developed as a person. I have made friends for life. South Africa is a wonderful place to visit, but it is better to experience life there through the eyes of the people themselves; you totally do that with GYSA’s projects." - Victoria, Summer 2009