Overview
Make a difference in the lives of the children attending Red Hill pre-schools in Cape Town, South Africa. There are many opportunities for volunteers within these schools, which originally served as shipping containers. The program also features after-school activities for volunteers to participate in. Minimal recommended length of stay is 10 days.
Specialized Program: Education & Community Work
Opportunities for volunteers include:
- Teaching introductory lessons (i.e. shapes, colors, letters, numbers)
- Assisting with special needs children at the school
- Conducting fun & educational activities (i.e. games, arts & crafts)
- Assisting the staff by preparing midday meals for the children
- Cleaning & fulfilling maintenance needs within the classrooms
Specialized Program: Sports & Community Work
This program is set in a primary school within the area. Volunteer opportunities include:
- Renovating & painting buildings
- Assisting with physical education classes
- Helping lead the after-school program
- Helping children with special needs in their classes
Optional Pre/Post-Project Tours
Cape Town – Visit Robben Island to see where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned. Tour the Western Cape wine region, & take the rotating cable-car ride up to Table Mountain. Safari Adventure – Explore Pilanesberg Park on foot, in game drive vehicles, & by hot-air balloon. Soweto – Depart from Johannesburg on a day tour to Soweto to discover township life.
Includes
- International flights
- Airport transfers
- Half day orientation on the work involved & important cultural considerations
- All relevant materials for improvement of community facilities as per the need assessment
- All meals during the working days
- English speaking translator/guide for the entire duration of the program