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Education Program in South Africa

by: Love Volunteers

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This program plays a key role in improving the education of at-risk children from impoverished backgrounds, with many experiencing social and health issues. Placements are available at highly under-resourced schools in Cape Town, which lack teachers and basic supplies, books, and equipment. The main responsibility of volunteers is to help local kids obtain a better education. They assist in pr...

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Program Highlights

Help less fortunate children create a better future for themselves through education.

Provide quality education to underprivileged children in Cape Town.

Improve the future of at-risk children and youth through an enhanced educational experience.

Boost the confidence and aspirations of marginalized children.

Enable intercultural exchange that benefits both students and international volunteers.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Cape Town, South Africa
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 9-12 Weeks
Cost Per Week$100-300
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Education
  • Youth
  • Youth Development
Guidelines:
  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian
  • South African
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Recognitions

Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.6

Total Reviews

4

The program far exceeded my expectations

by: Victoria LiuProgram: Education Program in South Africa
10

My time in Cape Town was one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences in my life. The city itself is one of the most captivating cities in the world - naturally scenic, a multicultural cosmopolitan vibe, the compelling history, and friendly people. We were never with a shortage of things to do, whether it was hiking Table Mountain, Lion’s Head, learning about apartheid (District 6, Robben Island), visiting a township, or just a good old-fashioned braai. I love learning about new cultures ...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewApril 11, 2016

Hi Victoria,<br/><br/>Thank-you so much for taking the time to share your experiences in Cape Town with others. Hearing that you felt safe and comfortable at all times is extremely helpful for other volunteers to know.<br/><br/>I'm so pleased you we...

with South African kidshaving fun in South Africa

An amazing experience with the help of Love Volunteers

by: Julia JosephProgram: Education Program in South Africa
10

My 6-month adventure in Cape Town, South Africa would not have been such an amazing experience without the help of the Love Volunteers and their local partners. Upon landing, after spending a day and a half in airports, there was someone there waiting to take me to the hostel. I was greeted by the hostel manager and a volunteer and was put at ease immediately by the fun atmosphere in the hostel. I am glad I spent the first portion of my stay in the hostel, because this gave me the opportunity to...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewApril 6, 2016

Thanks so much Julia, for giving such a detailed account of volunteering in Cape Town, including the atmosphere in both the Volunteer House and Host Family lodgings. <br/><br/>It's extremely reassuring for potential volunteers to hear that they will...

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Truly changed the way I look at the world

by: Peter HjorthProgram: Education Program in South Africa
10

My time in Cape Town was something I find difficult to put into words. It just seems impossible to compress my 5 weeks in South Africa into a mere paragraph or two. On a day to day basis, new and extraordinary experiences were waiting to change and shape me in ways I'd never anticipated. From befriending other volunteers in the volunteer House who were from all over the world, to working alongside the healthcare providers in the local clinic, to exploring the constant adventure that South Africa...

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Love Volunteers responded to this reviewApril 6, 2016

What a fantastic review! Thanks so much for taking the time to put into words how amazing your time in South Africa was :-)<br/><br/>Volunteers like yourself make such a difference to the communities in which they are placed - and then, as you say, ...

Cape Town ridgeInbetween borders: Atlantic and Indian OceanThank you Love Volunteers!

Program Details

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Locations

  • Cape Town, South Africa

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Computer Training
  • Education

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

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

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • American
  • European
  • Canadian
  • Australian

Cost per week

$100-300

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Wifi Costs
  • Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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