Description

This project takes place in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa, the oldest city in the country. From the iconic Table Mountain to the magnificent Cape beaches, this city has it all.

This project is an adventure club for 12-14 year old children focused primarily on extramural surfing and swimming lessons. The adventure club provides children with a valuable opportunity to take part in a range of outdoor activities from surfing and swimming to hiking and even sandboarding. A three day orientation in Cape Town is provided before the start of the project.

There are anywhere from 5 to 20 children participating in the club every week. Volunteers are able to take free surf lessons during the school day and then help teach and lead groups of children after school. There are also opportunities to assist in community development or to help teach computer skills in schools during the day.

Activities include:

* Teaching kids to swim
* Teaching kids to surf
* Helping on hikes
* Running fun days and sports programs

Accommodation- Full room & board provided

Arrival and Orientation In Cape Town- A three day orientation in Cape Town takes place before the project start. There are also free weekly social activities on the weekends such as sunset hike at Lion's Head, hop-on/hop-off bus passes, township tours, drumming workshops, and more.

Highlights

During volunteer placement, volunteers can visit these places and more on their free time:

Visit Cape Point, situated within the Southern section of Table Mountain National Park, which is globally recognized for its extraordinarily rich, diverse and unique fauna and flora - with rugged cliffs, steep slopes and sandy flats! See the baboons and perhaps some ostrich or buck if lucky!

Venture to Boulders Beach, home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. Wooden walkways allow visitors to view the penguins in their natural habitat. This is also a safe and enjoyable spot for swimming and snorkeling.

Hike to the summit of Table Mountain, where volunteers will find the best views of Cape Town. The Cableway goes to the summit in under 10 minutes and the cable car's rotating floor ensures that all passengers get a 360 degree aerial view of the city.
Weekends are excellent opportunities to participate in tourist activities and to explore the surrounding area, so volunteers tend to be out-and-about during this time.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Eco Tours
• Hiking
• Kayaking (Sea)
• Kitesurfing/Kiteboarding
• Sports
• Surfing
• Tours
• Volunteering

Qualifications

- CV/Resumé
- Background check
- No age limit
- Basic level of competency in English
- Copy of return flight itinerary
- Ability to swim
- 17 day stay
- Immunizations (consult doctor)
- Motivation to work with children
- Travel and medical insurance

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Variable

Cost Includes:

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

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

The ecologically concerned and adventurous traveler who wants to explore a region firsthand and to get to know the local people, customs and eco-system through a vetted volunteer program.

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House
• Other

Participants Travel

in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Resume

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005