What Can I Expect - Long Term
If you are coming to live with us for a year, you can expect South Africa to be very much a marriage of the first and third world. Wherein, you may not be able to purchase the exact American products that you would like, generally, an adequate substitute can be found. Therefore, we suggest that instead of bringing large amounts of bug spray, toiletries, and toilet paper; you should bring personal items such as a laptop, special vitamins, particular books or hair perm. If you would like more in depth information about what you would need and other information about visas, residence, etc., you will find that in your missionary packet upon joining with us.
When you arrive in South Africa, you can expect for people to be kind and courteous as you are a visitor to their country. The people are familiar with tourists, so you will be generally treated with respect. Although Africa as whole and even South Africa is not always safe, our area in the Western Cape is one of the safest places in South Africa. We exercise caution wherever we go, but we believe that you will feel safe, secure, and free to serve when you are with us.
South Africa, particularly the Plettenberg Bay area, is beautiful. Although we work hard everyday, we are surrounded by white sandy beaches, gorgeous mountains, and the magnificent Indian Ocean.
This is just a snapshot of what you will find in living and working with Goshen International. If you have additional questions feel free to write us at contact@goshenintl.org.
