Description

Get diverse experiences in a range of community projects splitting your time between inspiring disadvantaged children, organizing pre-school activities, teaching English and assisting with sports clinics in the afternoon. These active and non active volunteer projects will give you a well rounded South African Cultural experience!

By joining Active EDGE combination project volunteers support our ongoing community and sports volunteer projects and give priceless opportunities to the underprivileged community.

Highlights

Help Edge of Africa with our community projects and in the afternoons, give the local children the chance to practice and develop their love of sports.

Make a real difference to the lives of children giving them opportunities they would never get without our involvement.

Experience many different community based programs and be part of a full, meaningful volunteer project.

Travel Types

• Soccer/Football
• Sports
• Student Tours
• Surfing
• Volunteering

Qualifications

* No experience is necessary and we accept volunteers from any background.
* Volunteers with a sports or community development background may consider joining this program for work related experience.
* Volunteers should be physically fit and mentally positive!
No particular skills are required for this project however if you have any of the following backgrounds we have specific projects which would benefit:

- Sports Science
- Teaching
- Medical Experience
- Social Work
- TEFL Certificate

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

1,115

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

* The confidence that every effort will be made to ensure your safety and enjoyment during your stay
* Rapid pre-departure support and information
* Travel arrangements to and from the project (On allocated days)
* Accommodation
* Food
* Project related transport
* Thorough orientation to area and chosen project
* First day introduction and orientation to project and colleagues
* Project support and feedback sessions throughout your stay
* Assistance with optional activities and tours
* 24/7 emergency support
* Sim Card for your phone
* T-Shirt
* Community and Cultural Tour
* Post-project involvement and updates

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers with a sports or community development background may consider joining this program for work related experience.

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

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 2-6

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Edge of Africa's Mission Statement

EDGE of AFRICA combines visiting the breathtaking, malaria-free Garden Route with an authentic African experience for volunteers, gap year students and interns of all ages and nationalities. Privately operating without any official funding, we offer safe, sustainable wildlife, environmental, sports, medical and community projects all either self-initiated within existing organisations or independently established by our team. Volunteers are exposed to the colourful heritage, cultures and traditions our country offers, while actually making a tangible difference in the lives we touch.

Year Founded

2007