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Retreat Volunteers: 2023 South Africa

Our registration for the Thrive 2023 South Africa Retreat is officially open! We are hoping to host 80 global workers in Cape Town, South Africa in the Fall. We are now ready to begin putting together our 2023 South Africa Volunteer Team. We are praying that God will build up a volunteer team of 30 women who are willing to serve the attendees at this retreat.

2023 South Africa Retreat

OCTOBER 12 - OCTOBER 23
Cape Town, South Africa
The President Hotel
$4250 USD
Registration Closed Registration closing Sept 25!
The estimated cost for a Thrive volunteer for the 2023 South Africa retreat is $4250. Volunteer retreat costs are based on a shared double room, travel expenses, all meals, meeting expenses, gratuities and other miscellaneous expenses. All additional costs for food, etc. while traveling to and from the retreat location are personal expenses that are yours to cover.

Many volunteers choose to raise support for their retreat experience, and you are welcome to do this as well. You can receive more information regarding retreat fundraising following your application.

Retreat Volunteer Schedule:

Before the official retreat dates, volunteers and staff will spend time onsite preparing for the arrival of our guests. This preparation will include training, getting to know each other, and setting up gifts, materials, etc. After the retreat ends, we’ll stay two additional days (optional, but recommended) to reflect and recuperate from the emotional and physical exhaustion before returning home. These days prove to be very beneficial for downloading and processing your experience at the retreat, and they provide an opportunity to see a bit of the area.

Day 1 Fri Settle in, get acquainted
Day 2 - 3 Sat - Sun Introductions, assemble gifts, prepare for retreat
Day 4 Mon Retreat attendee registration begins at 1:30 p.m.
Day 5 - 6 Tues - Wed Retreat full days with attendees
(Morning General Session, Afternoon Care Options, Evening Fun)
Day 7 Thurs Retreat ends at 1:30 p.m.; volunteer reflection, Celebration Dinner
Day 8 - 9 Fri - Sat Volunteer reflection, tour/shopping/free time, Evening departures
Day 10 Sun Shopping/free time, departures (arriving home Monday)
Learn more about What to Expect as a Retreat Volunteer, like logistics and volunteer expectations.
Download the Retreat Flyer to share general information about this retreat with your friends, family, church, and community.
HEALTH & WELLNESS: Post-pandemic, we are implementing a new Wellness Protocol at our in-person retreats.

We're excited for you to join us!

Lorrie Lindgren Lorrie Lindgren Chief Executive Officer
Lorrie Lindgren Megan Herlea Retreat Coordinator
Lorrie Lindgren Leigh Pete Retreat Coordinator
If you have questions about volunteering at the 2023 South Africa Thrive retreat, contact the Retreat Coordinator, Megan Herlea, at [email protected] or call the Thrive office at 303-985-2148.

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