Description

You will volunteer at Ikhaya Creche, a well established childcare center based in the Masiphumelele Township. Only 45 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, Masiphumelele is a deprived area with many of it's inhabitants living in poverty. Your enthusiasm and time can help motivate the local children in learning the important skills to lead them towards a brighter future.

Highlights

Started in 1994, Ikhaya Creche has developed into a large childcare center and has over 50 young children aged between three and six years old. The centre is open between 6.30am to 5.30pm to allow the parents to work and earn an income and helps prepare the children the skills they need for primary school education.

You will get involved with a range of activities assisting the teachers playing games, supervising the miniature playground and the opportunity to read stories with the children. You will also help the staff with the general organization of the center such as painting, gardening and cleaning. You may even get the chance to help with fundraising and day trips.

There may be times when you will work on a one to one basis or in small groups with the children, the staff are limited to giving the individual attention to the children that they deserve and so the children really benefit from this personal interaction.

Your typical working hours will be from Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 1.30pm. However, if you are able to give more of your time to the center, your extra help will be greatly appreciated!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,359.00

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

What's Included in the Program:

* Met on arrival at the airport by a representative
* Transfer from airport to volunteer accommodation in Fish Hoek
* Accommodation - shared dormitory room in volunteer house
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure help desk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005