Description

Volunteers provide teacher support, notably around the week's learning themes, using them to develop the learners' mastery of the English language.

Volunteers work closely with the children in a supported and professional classroom environment in a team teaching/supportive role from 8.00am - 12:30pm, and then in a one to one teacher role until 2:00pm.

Highlights

Kruger National Park
This is South Africa's largest game reserve and one of the oldest in Africa. The park is now part of the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, an area designated by the United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) as an International Man and Biosphere Reserve. Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 507 birds and 147 mammals. The best time to go is during the dry season (May - September) when the plains are sparse and animals are easier to view.

Drakensburg Mountains
The Drakensberg mountains of South Africa, known as the barrier of spears is a 200-kilometer-long mountainous world heritage site. There are a number of adventure activities that you can do including rock or ice- climbing, abseiling, white water rafting or take a helicopter ride to view the Drakenberg mountains from above.

Surfing in South Africa
South Africa is renowned around the world for it's many surfing hotspots due to the mix of beautiful coastal scenery and high quality surf. There is a strong surfing culture and way of life that is very contagious due to the friendly people and their enthusiasm and passion for the sport. Whether you are a novice or more experienced you will love surfing in South Africa. In the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, about an hour's drive southwest of Port Elizabeth, Jeffreys Bay is one of the most famous surfing destinations in the world. Especially great during the winter months of June, July, and August, surfers come here for a great ride and for the renowned blue flag beaches.

Qualifications

Requirements: Age 18+

Early childhood teaching experience or a background in education would be of benefit to the volunteer but is not essential. Volunteers must have excellent English language skills and the desire to work with children aged 2 - 6 years. Most importantly volunteers need to be patient, flexible and have lots of enthusiasm to work with these youngsters.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact for more details.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Single or shared room in a volunteer house.
* Food: 3 Meals per day
* Airport pick up and drop off
* Training: Pre-departure preparation pack, On-site Orientation and Project induction provided
* Support: On-site coordinator providing 24 hour support
* Activities: Staff help organise weekend activities (activity price may be extra). Trips include; visiting forests and waterfalls in "Little Switzerland", and visiting beaches and a reserve famed for elephants on the Sunshine Coast. Volunteers also get free use of canoes and boogie boards.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement

Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.

Year Founded

2008