Description

Home of Hope is a wonderful organisation that runs a number of community based foster care homes in the Cape Town area. As a Home of Hope volunteer, you will be helping out at one of their Special Needs Classrooms.

One of the greatest challenges facing Home of Hope is that approximately 70% of children in their care suffer from Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). FASD is an umbrella term used to describe the range of permanent conditions that result from alcohol exposure of the foetus during pregnancy. Although FASD is permanent and cannot be cured, the effects of it can be minimized through intervention. Successful intervention comes in the form of providing the child with a happy and stable home and through education. Using specific teaching methods and techniques, these children can learn at their own pace and in time learn a skill or trade. At the school you will help to prepare the classroom for the children and assist them to carry out pre-designated activities based on Montessori teaching principles.

This is an especially rewarding project for emotionally mature volunteers, who will be able to see the positive difference their contribution has made to the lives of some very special young children...

Qualifications

No previous experience is required as all training and supervision will be provided.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

From USD 255 per week

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country

Program Fees Include:

Your Home of Hope Project includes:

* Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off.
* A comprehensive welcome brief from a member of the AVIVA team.
* Accommodation at AVIVA House (in Table View, Cape Town).
* Self-service breakfasts for the duration of your stay.
* Transfers between AVIVA House and Home of Hope.
* A donation to Home of Hope (payable by AVIVA).
* Advice and support from our experienced team during your stay.
* Our booking service for attractions, events and tours.
* Free Fundraising Pack
* Access to MyTrip, your personal online planner.
* An attractive certificate recognizing your contribution to the Home of Hope Project.

If required, extra nights can be added to your stay to meet your flight dates for only R130 per night. This may help you to take advantage of any cheaper flights that arrive in Cape Town before your planned arrival date.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteering is for everyone - Although more than 70% of our volunteers are females aged between 16-25 years old, we have hosted volunteers of all ages (16 - 72 years), backgrounds and nationalities. These include students, career gappers, retirees, doctors, nurses, policewomen, teachers, social workers, vets, pilots, lawyers and just about any career or profession you can imagine.

Age Range

18yrs or older on arrival (females only)

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 2-4

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Disciplinary Clearance Form

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 working day

AVIVA - Volunteering in South Africa's Mission Statement

AVIVA offers international volunteers the chance to make a vital contribution to underprivileged children and endangered wildlife while having a hands-on, life changing experience in South Africa.

Year Founded

2002