Description

Award winning company. You don't need to be a teacher to give children the most valuable gift of education Primary and secondary school tutoring and teaching assistance is greatly needed - thereby ensuring a better future and breaking the cycle of poverty & abuse of the past.

We need volunteers who have a desire to assist children with their learning / homework, computer work and clear stumbling blocks in a range of subjects.

It may be the relationship that you have formed with a particular child that could result in the breakthrough rather than previous teaching experience, although it may be an advantage in some cases.

Our partner orphanage has made education one of their priority goals for their children and YOU could help them achieve it! Tutoring Primary and Secondary School children. Tutoring in all school subjects is needed. Tutoring in Mathematics,English and Computers are especially needed.

The home was established as a Section 21 Company, or non-profit organization in 2002 and was awarded a Certificate for Recognition for services rendered to the city by the Mayor in 2004. The orphanage focuses on the safe housing of children. Achieved by targeting their resources to the welfare of children placed in their care and protecting them from secondary abuse.

By aligning themselves with the Police and Social Development, they are able to meet the needs of children in crisis in our community. Children receive trauma debriefing, counseling, group therapy and court preparation and all medical treatment required.

Gary Bailey former Manchester United FC goalkeeper for 10 years is the orphanages Patron.

You will volunteer in Midrand, South Africa a fast growing city in its own right situated halfway between Johannesburg and Pretoria.

Highlights

The orphanage is run from a small home in the countryside. This gives the orphanage a homely and not an institutional feel to it. The orphanage has only about 12 children with ages ranging from 8 - 18 so a personal and one-on-one relationship can be formed.

Qualifications

- A desire to assist children with their learning / homework / computer work is needed.
- Previous teaching would be an advantage, but is not a requirement.
- We need anyone who wants to give the gift of learning to the orphans.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Contact us for more information.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Single / Twin Accommodation at a local homestay-guest house/ Bed & Breakfast
- Project donation
- Airport collection and drop-off
- Orientation programme and project specific training
- Meals

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Someone who wants to "make a Difference". Someone who dedicated to their task on hand. Someone who is creative, innovative and shows initiative. Strong ability and desire to work with children from 8 -18 years old.

Age Range

Over legal age of consent

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

5 working days

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

VOLUNTOURS's Mission Statement

We are a multi-award winner in the Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism for Southern Africa in 2007 and 2008 (Johannesburg). As well as winners in the prestigious Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Award 2008 (London). We are a volunteer placement organisation and tour-broker operating within South Africa placing volunteers in South Africa. We intimately manage your volunteer experience from home. We will match your unique skills and interests with carefully selected volunteer projects, and also help organise the rest of your trip. A variety of long and short-term placements are available. Volunteers are housed either within the community or nearby. A project donation is included in the costing to ensure sustainability and transparency.

Year Founded

2005