Description

Volunteers will be teaching children to surf in conjunction with coaching a range of different sports including football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics and rugby in townships that surround the beautiful city of Cape Town. The aim is for you to assist teachers and GVI staff to run sports lessons at the schools in the township during the mornings and to give surf and environmental and beach conservation education to the students and orphans in our surf club in the afternoons. This GVI volunteer program runs in conjunction with community leaders and teachers from the communities. Without this program or volunteer assistance, the children would not have the opportunity to take part in such a variety of sports activities and events, due to lack of equipment, skills and supervision within the township.

Volunteers will have time off at weekends to enjoy the local area and relax. Organised side trips are available - wine tasting trip, wildlife safari and a Cape Town Cultural and Activity Weekend.

Highlights

- Work and live in an attractive coastal village close to Cape Town and Stellenbosch, with direct exposure to local culture and communities
- Optional side trips are available to Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point and Penguins
- Cape Town wildlife safari
- Wine tasting in Stellenbosh winelands
- Easy access to the Garden Route

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

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Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

- Food
- Accommodation
- Transfer to project site
- GVI's Pre-departure support and discounted services
- 24 hour emergency phone
- 24 hour in-country support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• English Teaching
• Popular Education
• Sports
• Teaching
• Volunteering

Age Range

over 18

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1-2 weeks

GVI's Mission Statement

Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.

Year Founded

1998