You will enjoy the support of one of three Changing Worlds representatives.

In Umtata you will be met by Siliziwe Mazilazila. Siliziwe is a young person who works in his own company as well as running a family owned poultry business. He drives.

In Lydenburg Cynthia Bhengu is our representative. Cynthia works as a metallurgist at the local mines.

The role of our representatives is to welcome you to South Africa and escort you to your home and to your placement.

You will enjoy a couple of days relaxing on arrival getting to know the local area. Your representative will point out the e-mail cafes, bars and night clubs as well as the post office and banks!

Your representative will continue to support you all the time you are in South Africa and can provide further help and advice when required.

Changing Worlds will brief you before you depart for South Africa.

The UK based briefing will cover issues of visa application, flights, placement details, health and hygiene, safety and security, coping with culture shock and homesickness and onward travel. It will also be your chance to meet your fellow travellers.