Volunteering with Kids in South Africa
Program Overview
If you love kids, you will love this programme. Based on the coast of South Africa, in Port Elizabeth, you will work in the local townships either helping in nurseries or teaching in schools. Volunteers assist South African teachers with their lessons and help to involve the kids in extracurricular activities. Schools try very hard to provide the best possible experience for the children that they...
If you love kids, you will love this programme. Based on the coast of South Africa, in Port Elizabeth, you will work in the local townships either helping in nurseries or teaching in schools. Volunteers assist South African teachers with their lessons and help to involve the kids in extracurricular activities. Schools try very hard to provide the best possible experience for the children that they look after. But with limited resources and with many of the kids relying solely on the school to get a full meal, this can be difficult. This is why volunteers are so important.
The role of a volunteer is to be an energetic, fun-loving role model for the kids. They love to play and get to know you; and although this can be exhausting, it is also thoroughly fulfilling.
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- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Updated Nov 11, 2025
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Locations
- Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Types & Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Education
- English Teaching
- Teaching
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- Year Round
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Application Procedures
- In-Person Interview when Feasible
- Online Application
- Phone/Video Interview
Age Requirement
18+
Duration
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
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