Trusted Social Programs in Cape Town

I volunteered in Christine Revells Children’s Home in Athlone. It was the most wholesome, exciting and enjoyable 8 weeks of my life. Between exploring Cape Town’s obvious tourist attractions to spending my Thursday's in Observatory at beer pong to trying to decide where to take the children in Wednesday’s, I feel like I explored so much of the beautiful place. I’ve met amazing people from South Africa and I know will be in my life forever. I still keep in touch with those I met that were also volunteering in Cape Town and we always talk about how much we miss the magical place. Working in the children’s home changed my life for the better. The laughs and fun I had with the all the staff there only made me respect them more than I already did. Myself and two other volunteers would take a few children out on our day off inn Wednesday and bring them some place they’d never been before! It was a way for us to get to spend uninterrupted time with the children but also to explore a new place we hadn’t been before! It was the highlight of my week trying to see which children to take out and where to go. Can’t express into words how much I miss the staff, all of the children and Cape Town in general. Couldn’t recommend this project more as it definitely changed who I am for the better. The only downfall to my trip is that 8 weeks was too short so I’m currently planning my return!

I was glad to be a part of this wonderful project that impacts other’s lives directly. This experience has changed my life forever. To be in contact with a different culture and different people and to live their lives for 2 weeks was amazing. You get to see those kids that don't have many opportunities in their lives but are always happy and with a smile in their faces. This is absolutely incredible to see how privileged we are and to appreciate everything that I have. They are amazing and it's awesome to see them challenging themselves every day with the surfing and skating - with no fear of anything. Thanks for the opportunity to be part of this amazing initiative. I could refresh my soul and now my energy is totally different, I can feel it. Thanks for everything I recommend 100% this project and I'm totally sure that it’s going to change your life forever.

To be a volunteer in South Africa is something everybody should do at some time in their life. You feel helpful and the children teach you more than anything else. I will certainly be back.