Description

Assist in PE lessons each morning, helping teachers plan the class, assisting those that need individual attention and providing new ideas to make the classes exciting. In the afternoons you will rotate amongst a number of other community initiatives, including after school sports training, building and refurbishment projects within the schools and assisting children with arts, craft, computer literacy and other activities at the local library and community centres.

Highlights

Cape Town has many things for you to do from cosmopolitan city life, great wildlife and outdoor adventures on Table Mountain. Besides living close to one of Cape Town's safest and most popular beaches, you will be just minutes from the famous "arty" seaside village of Kalk Bay - with its myriad of quaint little cafes, book stores, theatres and much more. Kalk Bay also boasts some of the best hangout bars and cafes including: The Brass Bell a well known restaurant and pub on the seaside rocks of the Bay, The Polana - a lovely drinks lounge with huge glass windows overlooking the ocean and its crashing waves (generally a live band performs on Friday nights and the place is always packed!), Cape to Cuba - a great local cocktail bar and Olympia Cafe - you will not find a better croissant in the Cape!

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-kilometre-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

No specific skills are required, but a lot of energy will be needed. Any knowledge of sports and their rules is a bonus.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please visit the website for more details.

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Shared room in a volunteer house.
* Food: 3 meals per day - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Weekly laundry service
* Airport pick up and drop off
* Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site Orientation and project induction provided
* Daily transfers to and from your project.
* Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator
* Activities: A cableway trip to the summit of Table Mountain where you will find the best views of Cape Town. The cable car's rotating floor ensures that all passengers get a 360 degree aerial view of the city.
* Activities: A visit to 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 you are lucky!
* Activities: A trip 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 and visitors will love the penguins and their antics. Also a safe and enjoyable swimming or snorkelling spot.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

age 17+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

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