Description

Visit South Africa, a "Rainbow Nation" that combines modern culture with an ancient landscape that is simply breathtaking. South Africa has evolved over thousands of years to become the biologically and culturally diverse nation that it is today, and attracts thousands of visitors a year to its wide, sandy beaches, cosmopolitan cities and, of course, its famous wildlife and game reserves.

Swimming in South Africa tells a tale of two sides. The first sees the country as a powerful and successful nation, claiming victory and world records throughout Africa and on the international circuit. From Olympic gold medallists to world record breakers, the South African swim team is a force to be reckoned with.

However, the other side of the sport tells a different story. Over 70% of the nation has little or no swimming ability and over 1000 drownings occur each year.

* What Will I Be Doing?

You will work alongside qualified instructors. This will enable you to develop your own confidence and build relationships with the children. From here, you will continue to assist the instructors but have the opportunity to take your own sessions. As you determine the abilities and potential of individual swimmers, you can introduce your own ideas and even offer some one-to-one tuition. However, the qualified local staff will always be in attendance to oversee the sessions. Whether you end up coaching provincial swimmers or taking newcomers to the beach for the first time, your contribution to South African swimming will live on long after you return home.

Highlights

* Become a coach, mentor and friend to disadvantaged children.
* Discover the Rainbow Nation.
* Make lifelong friends.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

2,150

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

Before you go:
* Pre-departure support
* Travel & medical advice & documentation
* Equipment advice
* Discounted medical kit
* Free Frontier t-shirt

In-country:
* Food
* Accommodation
* Airport pick-up & drop-off
* Project orientation & induction
* Project-related transport
* Equipment & briefings
* In-country emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Community Development
• Community Health
• Health
• Sports
• Teaching

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Phone/Video Interview

Frontier's Mission Statement

To conserve the world's most endangered wildlife and threatened habitats and to build sustainable livelihoods for marginalized and under resourced communities in the world's poorest countries. To create solutions that are apolitical, forward-thinking, community-driven, and innovative and which take into consideration the long-term needs of low income communities.

Year Founded

1989