International Volunteers

  • Start Here!

    Are you looking for a cross-cultural ministry opportunity where you can use your giftings to serve the Lord by serving and caring for vulnerable children? Onthatile may be just the place for you! Click below to download Part 1 of our International Volunteers Packet which contains all the important details of our International Volunteers Program.

    Part 1

  • What to Expect

    Volunteering with Onthatile is a life-changing experience, according to our past volunteers. But there is A LOT that comes with it. We want you to be informed and make a decision based on all the facts. This document aims to share the good and the hard about serving in our ministry context.

    Part 2

  • About South Africa

    We live and serve in a country with a beautiful and rich, but extremely painful and tragic, history. South Africa is a wonderful place to learn and grow as a person, in your relationship with Christ, and in ministry. Find out more about our beautiful country by clicking below.

    Part 3

  • Ready? Apply!

    Have you read all the information about our international volunteer program and are ready to hop on a plane to South Africa? Hold on! The next step is to submit your application. After we have received your application and references you should expect to be contacted for an interview. We are excited to be considering you as a future Onthatile Volunteer!

    Application
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Past Volunteer Experiences

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During my time at Onthatile I learned a lot about the ministry, culture, and the heart of God. It was so amazing to see the Lord actively at work in the lives of the children and the staff. I left my internship changed by the many things the Lord taught me during my time in South Africa.

—Lindsey, former volunteer

What I saw [during my time at Onthatile] is if you have God you have everything, but if you don’t have God you have nothing. I know here we are spoiled with what we have and individuals think they have everything, but they don’t know what it is like to have God in their life and truly have everything.

—Keegan, former volunteer

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It was such a blessing to serve at Onthatile! While I was there I met an incredible group of people. Their faithfulness and love for the Lord helped me to strengthen my own faith and serve God joyfully.

—Olivia, former volunteer

God used my time at Onthatile to impact my life in so many ways. During my 3 month long internship, I was given the opportunity to serve in many unique ways, learn a new culture, love on some kiddos, and see how God is working in amazing ways throughout South Africa. The children and staff at Onthatile will always have a special place in my heart.

—Rebecca, former volunteer

Volunteer with Onthatile—an adventure of a lifetime!