Description

Specific tasks at Good Hope are endless, with 15 children at the orphanage and 60 children attending the school there is no shortage of work to be done. Help to cook, clean, feed, dress, bathe and entertain the children at the Orphanage. Assist the teachers and perhaps even teach your own classes to the children at the school. Good Hope promises to keep you busy! Volunteers would help with the house chores in the morning, as well as spend some of their mornings in the classes with the teachers. In the afternoons they would be at the orphanage or back in the classroom.

There are many side-jobs available at Good Hope. You could prepare extra-curricular activities for the children, help to clean the school and/or orphanage or even read stories or help the children with their homework.
Good Hope is trying to become a sustainable organization and is in the process of starting new projects. You could help in the garden where they are growing vegetables to feed the kids and/or feed the chickens who provide eggs. Recently, they are trying to recruit more sponsors. You may be asked to help in organizing information to stimulate this support.

Highlights

Good Hope Orphanage and School welcomes volunteers with open arms. They require volunteers to assist with the day to day running of the organization. Volunteers may help, Good Hope, employees in developing their computer skills and/or curriculum building, etc. Volunteers also introduce the children to new cultural and social skills.

Qualifications

Volunteers do not need any specific qualifications or skill, except for a love of children and a desire to make a difference in someone else's life. Volunteers should be ready for a challenge and be willing to put in some hard work.

Minimum Education

High School

Intern Types

• Education

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD 3.245 for 8 weeks; USD 250 each additional wk.

Cost Includes:

• Emergency evacuation services
• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Language instruction
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

Upon arrival in country our staff will pick you up at the airport and return you to our Orientation Center for a safety briefing and general country orientation. For this program you are required to complete one - 4 weeks of language training and orientation which is included in the cost of the program. At the end of that week you will transfer to your placement to begin volunteering. Our staff are available to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you require help of any kind.

Experience Required

yes

Volunteers must have a positive attitude and empathy for the children

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Education
• Health Care
• Orphans
• Primary Education

Typical Volunteer

We believe everyone can contribute by volunteering. Recent graduates from high school, college or university, professionals taking a career break, recent retirees, individuals or groups who are interested in a change and the chance to enrich their own life and the lives of others. If you are 18 years or older you can apply for any of the placements available. If you are from 16-18 years old you may apply for placements near our Volunteer Abroad Office and Residence, so that we are able to give you more support. Both students and professionals are needed for placements in all our countries.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Group living
• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of Depends on the placement

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

24-48 hrs

Basecamp International Centers's Mission Statement

We believe international volunteering promotes cross-cultural learning that helps create global awareness, understanding between cultures and provides the platform for positive change. Our volunteers have taught in schools, provided disaster relief support for the International Red Cross, conducted essential research to improve the management strategies of threatened environments, built homes for impoverished people, provided vocational training and programs for street kids and have worked in co-operation with hundreds of local organizations to distribute aid and improve the quality of life for people throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America.

Year Founded

1998