Description

There is currently a great need for volunteers in the schools in Du Noon, the township of Table View in Cape Town. isiXhosa is the dominant language but classes are conducted in English. Du Noon is a poor, overcrowded area. Volunteers can help at the junior or senior school, or at both. Any skills a volunteer has can be used to teach the children.

Primary school:

Students are between the ages of 6 and 12. Volunteers are needed in the following fields: sports coaching especially hockey, arts and culture, producing plays and shows and assisting in the library. Computer literacy is a great skill to teach the children.

Secondary School:

Students are between the ages of 13 and 18. Volunteers are needed in the following fields: sport especially touch rugby, administration, setting up the new library and helping students with remedial classes. Qualifications are an advantage for volunteers at this school to have.

Location:

Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular destinations. Situated on the south western tip of Africa, Cape Town and the Western Cape are recognised as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Offering a range of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities, it is a year-round holiday destination with friendly people, a mild climate and rich cultural heritage.

Highlights

Volunteers can help at the junior or senior school, or at both. Sports coaching, arts and culture, producing plays and shows. Assisting in the library. Computer literacy teaching. Helping students with remedial classes. Any skills a volunteer has can be used to teach the children.

Activities:

- Sport coaching.
- Teaching arts and culture, producing plays and shows. Assisting in the library.
- Computer literacy teaching.
- Helping students with remedial classes.

Qualifications

Love for children and teaching. No experience is necessary. If you have no experience you will be instructed by trained professional on how to kite surf. This is all included in the price. The love for the sun, the sea and sports.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

R233 (17 GBP) per day.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Written materials abroad

Program Fees Include:

Airport pickup and return transfer to Cape Town International Airport, accommodation in a dorm, orientation and BBQ, free tour (See options below), BBQ in local township, welcome pack, donation to the organization, 24hr support.

What's excluded: Meals, Flights, visas (if necessary) and insurance.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Teaching

Age Range

Minimum age of 18 years.

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-5 days

Madibas Volunteers's Mission Statement

We are a newly established South African company. We are based in Cape Town and connected throughout South Africa. Our passion and vision is to uplift and maintain the South African communities, charities, wildlife and conservation projects, we are involved with, by providing them with quality volunteers and funding. As volunteers are critical to our cause we are determined to provide every volunteer with the best and most rewarding experience of their lives at a fraction of the price. We pride ourselves in providing first class accommodation, orientation and support for every volunteer we come in touch with in order to make their experience exactly what they expect it to be. As we are a South African based company we are in the best possible position to provide our volunteers with support and back up during their South African adventure. We also work very closely with all our project partners to ensure that your stay with us is a success!

Year Founded

2008