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Community School Volunteering in Cape Town

by: African Impact

9.21 (228)Verified

Share your passion for people and love of teaching in Cape Town, as you work with underprivileged inner-city communities, teaching and caring for disadvantaged children, and creating fun learning activities. Although voted one of the world’s top tourist destinations, Cape Town has many informal settlements ridden with poverty, substance abuse, unemployment, and HIV/AIDS - issues which largely ste...

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Program Highlights

Work with local teachers in an under resourced township pre-school to give young children a head start in their education

Offer much needed one-to-one sessions for children who would otherwise fall behind in an over-crowded education system

Keep youth off the streets and away from the dangers associated with living in poverty through after school programs that aim to make a positive difference in their lives

Live in the heart of Cape Town, a city voted the most beautiful in the world, and explore the tourist sites it has to offer – from Table Mountain to Nelson Mandela’s home for many years, Robben Island

Spend your weekends ticking off your bucket list, shark cage diving, going on safari or spotting Cape Town’s most unexpected residents, our penguins!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) Offered2024, 2025Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian
  • Austrian
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Recognitions

Top Rated Volunteer Abroad Organization 2022

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.06

Total Reviews

228

Would 100% go through African Impact Again

by: Nina KingProgram: Community School Volunteering in Cape Town
8

From the moment I landed at the airport to the day I left, I felt extremely welcomed, comfortable and safe with African Impact. The manager at the Lennox guest house (Anro) made an exceptional effort to get to know myself and the other people I was travelling with despite not being on project with us. The kitchen staff were extremely friendly, made delicious food and went the extra step by doing special things such as playing Italian music for pasta nights. The cleaners, security guards and othe...

A great experience for you and the kids

by: Myla van HalterenProgram: Community School Volunteering in Cape Town
9

I had a great time volunteering with African impact. There was enough structure to the program, but also enough freedom to express your own ideas. There was a lot of variation, there were different age groups that we were working with. And there were school and after school programs. I chose this program, because it was known for there ethical responsible volunteering. I can say that from what I’ve seen that is true. African impact puts the child first, as it supposed to be. My volunteer coordin...

Best way to experience Cape Town

by: Hannah KingProgram: Community School Volunteering in Cape Town
10

I found that this was a really incredible way to experience the communities of Cape Town up close and personal. I’m so glad I decided to do this instead of touring. I met some really great people at the volunteer program who I believe I will stay in touch with, and I saw a side of Cape Town I wouldn’t have seen other wise. This was well worth it and my only regret was not booking my trip for longer.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: 2024, 2025

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • Argentinian
  • Asian
  • Australian

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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