Description

Volunteers working in the child care programs work with well established centers and orphanages in suburban Cape Town region.The children's ages range from 18 months to six years old. The children, who come to these programs, have very little in their lives. We as a program, offer them basic educational skills, as well as life and social skills. The children receive meals, and snacks during the day. The meal they eat here might be the only meal they eat all day.

The volunteer's aim is to help the poverty stricken families by giving them hope and opportunity. They will make this happen by providing the families with the skills and knowledge they bring from their own culture. In turn, as a program we will aim to create jobs, job opportunities, and assist in certain financial needs.

The childcare program will consist of caring for the children, providing education and knowledge, designing different activities, and helping with general duties, such as, teaching, feeding, cooking, and caring for the children and babies.

Volunteers work for 5-6 hrs in a day for 5 days in a week.

Highlights

Program Requirements
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the beginning of the program. Volunteers need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment. The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.

Project Location
The project placements are located in and around the capital city of Cape Town. The placements are located in Vrygrond, Muizenberg which is part of Cape Town. The project placements are with host families within the community where you will be volunteering. while some of the placements are located within a 5-10 min walk from your host families. There will always be a family member to walk you to your project.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts at USD295

Cost Includes:

• Housing
• Food
• Medical insurance
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees

Program Fees Include:

Airport Receive/ Transfer: Volunteers are picked up from the Cape Town International Airport by the local coordinator or representative. Those volunteers who are arriving overland or are already in South Africa will be picked up from the bus station or at a meeting point decided beforehand.

Orientation: A half day orientation will be provided by the local staff. Areas like culture, greetings, locations, transportation, safety and volunteer placements are given during the orientation.

Lodging: Volunteers will be placed with designated host families. Most of them are at the projects themselves or with host families within a 5 min walk from the programs. Breakfast and dinners will be provided by the host families that you are staying with, so if you have any specific dietary needs please indicate that.

Food: Breakfast and dinner will be provided. Weekends, you will need to provide your own food as its your time off from work. We, however, compensate families for food and utilities. You will become a part of the family, eating and sharing life experiences together. It is advisable to purchase snacks for yourself, as it is a long day at work. If you have any special dietary needs, please indicate them under the special dietary needs on the application form. Please note that the placements in childcare program in Capricorn are limited and we suggest volunteers to book in advance to avoid non availability.

Insurance: All participants are covered for full comprehensive Travel and Medical insurance for their time of stay in our project. To view a copy of the Insurance Coverage provided, please check our website.

In-Country travel assistance: Volunteers are assisted by the local staff and coordinators for any kind of assistance they need for their travel arrangements. The local staff and coordinators will be happy to assist you in making travel arrangements within Cape Town and to famous tourist locations nearby.

In-country support: 24 hours support provided by our local staff. You will be provided with the contact details of the local coordinator and staff who will be contactable 24 hrs once you are in country.

Pre-departure information: After we receive full and final payment all participants are provided by a pre-departure information booklet which will have all vital information about your program. The Pre-Departure Information Booklet provides the complete details of the country, project locations, Visas, Immunizations, Things to Pack list, Accommodations, Contact Information etc.

During your Free Time
Volunteers can go and visit the different places of interest in Cape Town. The most popular places are Table Mountain, Garden Route, Ostrich Farm, Wine Tasting, Safaris and much more.

You are also recommended to visit the World famous Robben Island, where he spent 27 years imprisoned and then after becoming The President of South Africa. Cape Town is listed among the Top places to visit in the world.

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

• Childcare/children
• Orphans

This Program is open to

American, European, Canadian, Australian, Kiwi, Worldwide and Asian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Home-stays
• Guest House

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Resume
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

2-8 weeks

Volunteering Solutions's Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide Meaningful and fully researched volunteer programs abroad. Benefit local communities by providing volunteer support. To strengthen the travel experience by providing cross cultural experiences to our volunteers. Use the funds and develop the communities and people we work with.

Year Founded

2006