Description

NEWS FLASH: This project needs more help from volunteers in the coming months, so if you can join us between now and May 2012, we will offer you a discount of 100 pounds!

Volunteer in South Africa and work with rural communities on the outskirts of Chintsa, on the East capes beautiful Wild Coast. Since 2004, this project has focused on bringing computer literacy to the children of the poorest communities in the area. Through fundraising, grants, sponsorship by Microsoft, and volunteer support, we are now working with 6 schools, managing 4 computer labs with 150 computers teaching over 1000 learners from pre-school to high school. The project has equipped schools with networked labs, developed teaching aids and support structures for teachers and pupils, and has helped to teach basic computer skills in the classroom environment. Additionally, a new initiative launched in 2010 sees an ex-army land-rover adapted into a mobile computer lab to allowing the project to reach even further with their work.

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-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

Requirements: Age 18+

While the project requires no formal experience, volunteers will need to have existing a minimum of basic computer skills. Those who have worked with children before or in an educational setting are very welcome. As projects like this have many needs and with children's needs changing each day the adaptability of volunteers to help in different situations is key to the project, as well as the enthusiasm and energy to work in a highly motivated team and high energy children.

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 a day.
* 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.
* Free use of boogie boards and canoes. Reduced rates for surfing lessons and board hire.
* Support: On-site coordinator providing 24 hour support.
* Activities: Staff help organize weekend activities. (Activity price may be extra)

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