Description

Your time in South Africa will be spent volunteering at a local children's hospital. The hospital has been developed into a place where not only the patients' health is of concern, but to provide an environment of happiness and well being.

Highlights

Program Details:

The hospital currently oversees a large volunteer workforce who either interact daily in the wards with the children, or work in the fundraising shop raising funds for the ever-increasing needs of the children. Volunteers with their brightly colored toy trolleys continue to bring a better quality of life to the little patients.

Your typical working hours on this project will be from Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 12.30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays 2-4pm also. However, any extra time you can give to the project will be really appreciated - there’s always someone to share a smile with!

The children at the hospital are suffering from a range of conditions and this can be tough on both the children and the staff. You will need to be patient, understanding and have a love of children to participate in this project. You will get a lot out of your time at the hospital as the children really appreciate you being there at this time in their lives.

There is likely to be a wide age range at the hospital, so you need to be imaginative and adaptable in order to think of appropriate activities and work with the various age groups.

Your assistance in the areas of play therapy, assisting on the wards and helping in the fundraising shop will be much appreciated.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

from USD 1,699.00

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

• Guest House

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