We accept short and long term volunteers, however we like volunteers to commit to a minimum of 3 months because of the amount of orientation and training.

There is no typical day at S-CAPE!  Which keeps it very interesting.  However the basic schedule of a day looks like 9:30 we start work/meetings.  There is usually a workshop or therapy for the residents in the morning, and in the afternoon there is another workshop time, and we wrap up around 5!

A basic knowledge of the issue of human trafficking is helpful, and it is a bonus if you have been active in this field before, however it is not required.  Teachability and flexibility are very important to us.  We like to cater to the strengths and passions you can bring to our organization.  The work we do can be intense at times, so a heart and passion to see women restored from trafficking is very important.

We are a diverse and growing team representing four different countries.  The founder of S-CAPE is Swiss, our Director is South African, we have a social worker and social auxiliary worker.  We have several long term volunteers working in areas of Program Management, fundraising and social enterprise development, pioneering the Children’s Program, etc.  We also have a part time fundraiser, house mothers (the unsung hero’s of S-CAPE), and a Personal Assistant to the Director, and an Operational Health and Safety manager.

We typically have a sport workshop, discipleship, some sort of life skill, and we try and include one sort of “fun” workshop/outing each week.  We have volunteers running workshops like arts and craft, entrepreneurship, micro business, budgeting, knitting, baking, etc.

S-CAPE is a ministry of YWAM, and all of our staff are followers of Christ, however it is not a requirement for our volunteers and interns.  Our faith does influence and intertwine in all we do and is a key component of our organization.

Yes, we have had male volunteers and employees in the past and currently.  Your responsibility/interaction may look a bit different for a multitude of reasons, but it is very important for the residents to encounter positive male figures.

Don’t worry, we provide an in depth orientation of the area.  Long and short answer is yes, you must just be aware of your surroundings like in any new place.  The living accommodations both at the office and near the office are very secure.