igcdp up reception booklet viva
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Reception booklet for Viva Village volunteer opportunity through AIESEc UP.TRANSCRIPT
VIVA FOUNDATION iGCDP UP Reception Booklet
Experience. Explore. Expand Through this experience with AIESEC UP and Wings of Hope, we encourage you to explore every
opportunity and challenges that arise. In so doing, we hope you will expand all that you learn to others, because we are global leaders and our responsibility is to create not followers, but more leaders.
CONTENTS
1. Viva Village 2. Exchange process
• Application • Matching • Pre-departure checklist
3. Reception • Pick-up • Accommodation • Other
4. Gallery 5. “Touristy stuff” 6. iGCDP Team contacts
1. VIVA VILLAGE
• Website: www.viva-sa.co.za • Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/VivaFoundation
• Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/viva.village
• Twitter Account: @viva_sa
• Physical Address: Viva Village, Alaska Informal Settlement, Mamelodi-East Gauteng RSA
• Postal Address: Postnet Suite 274, Private Bag X844, Silverton 0127 RSA
• Tel +27 (0)12 844 0238 Fax +27(0)86 634 3386 Email: [email protected]
The Viva Foundation of South Africa was founded in 2007 by Leon and Meleney Kriel, social activists with decades of experience in the NGO and corporate field. Their aim was to alleviate poverty and promote Christian family values. Leon drew from his research and belief in the effectiveness of a ‘City of Hope’ style approach, namely to establish a highly efficient service centre right in the midst of a poverty-stricken area. Meleney developed the philosophy around the ‘Viva Kids’ approach to care and invest into Orphans and Vulnerable Children, viewing them not as a liability, but a valuable resource.
2. EXCHANGE PROCESS Application: -No email applications will be accepted -All EPs interested in this project need to apply on the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1720xLtsVQ-G_7mzjw6YOnlMgUkN-bGNvKqMWJKH2jbs/viewform?usp=send_form Matching: -An EP will only be officially matched as soon as we receive all documents (i.e. EP AN and MoU Expectation Setting document), both of which should be read, understood and signed by EP as well as the EP Manager Visa and pre-departure prep: -As much as we will help you with visa by providing all necessary documents, please take note that as an EP you have your AIESEC home LC Outgoing Exchange and EP Manager who should also assist you. -All EPs are required to attend the Outgoing Exchange Preparation Seminar before departure -Familiarise yourself with Exchange Program Policies Visa requirements: http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa Ensure that your EP Manager goes through pre-departure checklist with you
Pick-up arrangements • First! Make sure that you communicate with
us 12hours before departure!!! • Airport pickup costs $50 USD (ZAR500) • Adventurous one! You can board a
Gautrain (fast, reliable and safe) for approximately $18 USD (ZAR180) from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Hatfield station (the last station)
• Take note! You will need to purchase a “Gold Card” to use the train. In addition, you are not allowed to drink, eat or even chew anything on the train. If you do, chances of getting fined a large sum of money is high.
• Indicate which option is best for you after you get matched for you will receive a “Post-MA form”
3. RECEPTION
Accommodation • All EPs of Viva will be hosted by the NGO itself at
Rayton, transport is provided • Conditions of the room:
• Has beds • Bring your own bedding (sleeping bag & pillow) • Room has its own fridge for use • You will share kitchen with the staff members
• Meals: all meals will be prepared for you by the staff members of the NGO. However, things like breakfast cereal, rusk and tea, you are welcome to prepare them yourself. During the day there will be fruits and snacks.
• All EPs are required to clean after themselves and treat the accommodation with respect. Simply, just clean and ensure the place is always habitable just as you found it.
• Cost: €400 for 6 weeks
3. RECEPTION
All accommodation pictures will be provided to EP by TNM before MA phase
Other • To get around in South Africa we usually
hop onto a public taxi. They have specific routes, so be sure to mention to the driver before you board where you headed.
• We refer to traffic lights as “robots” ^^ • Uhmmmhm, no we do not have wild
animals roaming around freely on the streets…at the zoo, yes you are sure to find them
• Random fact: we rated number 3 for country with safest water . You welcome to drink from taps without hesitation, we do!
• Take note that AIESECers will not be able to accompany you to every single event/place you want to visit. Most yes, but not all.
• All interns are required to participate in all AIESEC events, e.g. Global Village
3. RECEPTION
4. GALLERY
5. “TOURISTY STUFF”
AIESECers will always inform you of cool and awesome events around Gauteng region, and beyond!!!
More details on places to visit will be sent to your by the Reception team pre-departure *check your emails often*
MAYBE ADD MORE STUFF CLOSER TO VIVA VILLAGE AND EXPLAIN HOW MELENEY CAN
SOMETIME ASSIST IN ARRANGING FOR THINGS LIKE CAPE TOWN
I WAS A SOUTH AFRICAN FOR 6 WEEKS Find out about experiences of other interns that have visited Pretoria through AIESEC Exchange here: *http://aiesecdiaries.wordpress.com/ And more about other experiences realized in Africa here: *http://africainme.org/page/2/
Just for fun!!
C O N T
A C T S
• Matshidiso Pitswane (Mat) LCVP ICX Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27782214558 FB: Matshidiso Pitswane Lucia Skype:matshidisolp • TNM Tshwane Home of Hope Name: Pheladi Tlhatlha Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27721971981 Skype: laditlhatlha
• TNM Viva Village Name: Shahiel Chetty Email: [email protected] Mobile: +277797199482 Skype: shahiel-zn
• TNM Wings of Hope Name: Jacqueline Webb Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27760138833 Skype: jacquelinewebb
Celma Costa(Marketing) Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27798504667 Skype: ceeks.oi Name: Itumeleng Magabane(Marketing) Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27715043639 Skype: itumelengmagabane Name: Shizel Naidoo(Marketing) Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27784330095 Skype: Name: Dimpho Matlala (Reception OC) Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27793811964 Skype: matlala.dimpho Name: Isamail Isaacs (Reception OC) Email: [email protected] Mobile: +27823986512 Skype:ismailisaacs1 General: [email protected] Mobile: +27828181246
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