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Our volunteers are very important to us, which is why we provide a safe and secure home from home (AVIVA House) for volunteers who are working at Cape Town based projects or taking time-out from projects further afield. We have invested a great deal of time and energy in creating a warm and welcoming environment for you to relax and enjoy during your time off, with a full-time Volunteer Cooordinator on hand to assist you. So whether you want to book a shark dive, need advice on a good restaurant, or just need to speak to someone because you're feeling homesick, our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator will be there to help you throughout your stay. The original AVIVA House in the Cape Town suburb of Observatory (affectionately called 'Obz' by the locals) opened its doors to volunteers in July 2002.
In June 2007 we opened a larger AVIVA House in the suburb of Table View, and have managed to recreate the same style and welcoming feeling as our original home in Obz. Along with all the normal facilities, AVIVA House (Table View) also comes with a large swimming pool, which provides the perfect way to cool off during those long summer months. AVIVA House is close to local shops and transport links, and is an ideal base for exploring Cape Town and the rest of the Western Cape. Your Volunteer Coordinator will also be happy to recommend great value taxis, car hire, overland tours, Kruger and Garden Route trips, and of course advice on anything from the best beaches to the nearest doctors. To see where AVIVA House is located in Cape Town, please refer to the following maps: Cape Town & Surrounds - location of AVIVA House & projects
Table View - Cape Town - location of AVIVA House, projects & local facilites
We have created some simple House Rules to ensure that all volunteers have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the facilities at AVIVA House. Please take some time to familiarise yourself with these rules, as all volunteers are expected to abide by them during their stay. You can also view a selection of photographs of our accommodation and below we have listed some of the facilities available at the house: - A full-time Volunteer Coordinator (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm), who is also available for emergencies during evenings, weekends and Public Holidays.
- Separate Male and Female dormitory accommodation - spacious with good quality mattresses, bedding and linen provided.
- Full kitchen facilities - Oven, fridges, microwave, toaster, kettle and everything you need for preparing great South African food!
- A selection of cereals, yoghurts, milk, bread, margarine, tea, coffee, sugar etc are provided for you to create your own breakfast every day.
- A telephone for incoming calls.
- Comfortable lounge with a Hi-Fi, Satellite TV and DVD.
- A lockable cupboard for your valuables and groceries.
- Showers and toilet facilities.
- Premises are cleaned and inspected daily (Mon-Fri)
- A private garden for entertainment/relaxation complete with breakfast tables, a built in braai (A South African style bbq) and a large pool.
- AVIVA House is a Wi-Fi Hotspot and has a computer for you to access the Internet.
- Extra storage cupboards for luggage and personal items.
- AVIVA House is safe and secure with electrical fencing and a magnetic lock on the entrance gate.
- You will be issued with a coded magnet key to allow you to come and go 24 hours a day.
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