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Kindergarten and Childcare Assistant in South Africa
Support a local kindergarten project in Cape Town and play an important part in the development stage of children's key skills. The kids in this project are here to learn and develop skills, preparing them well for further education in the future. From speaking and reading English to teamwork and communication, the project provides a space for them to develop. Having fun is a key part of being a ...
Support a local kindergarten project in Cape Town and play an important part in the development stage of children's key skills. The kids in this project are here to learn and develop skills, preparing them well for further education in the future. From speaking and reading English to teamwork and communication, the project provides a space for them to develop. Having fun is a key part of being a child and volunteers can help prepare and run different activities and playtime. Thus, their input is massively required to help support the existing project.
Program Highlights
Make an impact on the lives of local children in Cape Town.
Further your career with relevant childcare experience.
Meet fellow volunteers and develop your personal and professional network.
Explore some of the world's most famous tourist attractions, such as Table Mountain, or go on a safari trip.
Build your own skill set in a new teaching environment.
Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- English Teaching
- Street Children
- Teaching
- Youth
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- All Nationalities
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My time as a Volunteer in a kindergarden
by: LuisaProgram: Kindergarten and Childcare Assistant in South AfricaMy two months as a volunteer in Cape Town (anonymous, 2018) To get away from school and the daily routine in Germany after graduating from high school, I decided to go to Cape Town in South Africa for two months and do volunteer work in a kindergarten. This was probably one of the best decisions I have made so far. My work in the kindergarten The journey in the kindergarten was a new adventure every day - we took a minibus even if it was only five to ten minutes away. At the kindergarten itself, I was welcomed very warmly. We were four volunteers there and divided into the four different groups. I was with the three year olds and within a week I had bonded with all of them. We played with the children, took care of them, fed them, and kept them quiet during their nap time. With so many wonderful children, it was never boring. We were also allowed to eternalize ourselves on the wall with an artistic project which we did with the children. Everyday life and free time in Cape Town I worked in the kindergarten from Monday to Friday from 8-14:30, which gave me enough time for activities in the afternoons. I stayed in the Student House with 22 other girls, so it was never boring and I was never alone. There was always someone who wanted to explore and there were endless things to see and do in Cape Town and the surrounding area. As a result, we always used the weekends for day trips or road trips. During my time in Cape Town, the water shortage was at its peak (Water restriction level 6b), which probably sounds worse than it really is. You get used to it very quickly, so at some point you can't imagine it any other way and of course you learn to appreciate water more. My conclusion I will never forget the time in Cape Town. All the kids and teachers from kindergarten, all the people I met there, everything I experienced and did there will always be a part of me. I will definitely come back!
Health care and Nursing volunteer
by: SebastianProgram: Kindergarten and Childcare Assistant in South AfricaI was a trainee in health care and nursing and as part of the training I was allowed to complete an elective assignment in the middle of the second year of training, which was also permitted abroad. Since I had heard a lot of good things about Thailand from friends and I am a Thai boxer, I always wanted to visit this great country. Now I had the chance to get to know the country and its people up close and not from a tourist's point of view. I found Rainbow Garden Village via the internet and the website was very good and well arranged. I decided to work at Virajsilp Hospital in Chumphon for five weeks. The contact was very easy via email and phone. All details, as well as booking the flights were quickly handled over the phone. A few days before departure, I received an email from Frank, the local supervisor, who told me that my apartment in downtown Chumphon was not yet available. Frank offered me to stay with him and his wife Noo (also Rainbow's supervisor) for the first few days. I flew to Bangkok and I was very excited since this was my first time abroad on my own and not in Europe. Thanks to some valuable tips from Frank, I bought a prepaid card at the airport and called Noo. Then I went to the bus station via cab and from there I took the so-called "V.I.P. Bus" (air-conditioned, somewhat luxurious bus for the equivalent of 13 euros) across Thailand to Chumphon. Once there, Noo picked me up and we drove to Frank, who showed me the night market of his district, as well as the delicious Thai food that is offered there at small stalls. I met two other interns who were working as teachers in Chumphon. The next day I learned Thai with Noo and Frank taught me how to ride a scooter in Thai traffic and took me on a tour of the city and the beach. I also met two Swiss women who entered the hospital with me at the same time. We developed a super team among us interns and almost every day we went on excursions after work or went out to eat at Noo's sister's restaurant in the evening. Three days after my arrival I started at the hospital in Chumphon in the Emergency Room. As the only male (and also white) nurse in the whole hospital, I was a big attraction and a kind of "status symbol" for the totally nice and friendly owner and head doctor of the hospital. Communication was a bit difficult, though, since only the three "primary nurses'' spoke English. Nevertheless, I could always somehow communicate with the other employees and everyone was super nice to me. The infrastructure of the hospital and the outpatient clinic was a bit of a culture shock compared to Germany, although the Virajsilp Hospital is a very modern and luxurious facility for Thai standards. Medical care is good and there is no stinginess with infusions and medications. I encountered illnesses ranging from ant bites with anaphylactic shock, to falls from palm trees, to tropical diseases. It was very impressive, interesting and a few times we even met German speaking patients. My apartment, which Noo organized for me, as well as my scooter, was great and completely in western standard. It is located in the middle of Chumphon town and only 5 minutes drive from the hospital. It was a short drive to the night market, shopping center, bars and discos, Cabana Beach, and Chumphon Stadium (sports facility including free weight room). The time in Chumphon was just awesome! I made a lot of new friends, Germans, Thais, Swiss, Austrians and Englishmen with whom I was constantly on the road, playing soccer, partying, taking short vacations to the island of Koh Samui and even a Thai boxing match in a Thai bar and Muay Thai school. After my work at the hospital, all of us interns traveled together to Krabi for a week. We met frequently at Frank and Noo's terrace, cooked together, played cards and were treated to the finest Thai food by Noo. In summary, I can say that I had the most awesome time in Thailand! Thanks to the great support and organization I got to know and experience the real Thailand. Especially through the help of Frank's wife Noo, we were able to realize our excursions, activities and requests as we had planned and imagined. Thailand is a country that you simply must have visited and especially areas like Chumphon, which are rather not touristy. Even if you are a little attracted to the street as a westerner. Chumphon offers everything you can imagine: gorgeous white beaches with turquoise blue water, delicious traditional and cheap food, friendly and accommodating people, shopping malls with cheap goods, beautiful temples and of course the crazy Thai road traffic where you have to drive like a Thai to survive :) I am grateful to Rainbow Garden Village, all the other interns and especially Noo and Frank for giving me an indescribable time. I can only recommend it to everyone and will definitely make a stop in Chumphon on my next Thailand vacation and visit friends.
Mambo! Habari za leo?
by: SarahProgram: Kindergarten and Childcare Assistant in South AfricaMambo! Habari za leo? These are the words people use to greet each other in Tanzania. Translated into German, it means something like: Hey, how are you today? My name is Sarah, I am 21 years old and I spent 2 months in the Women Empowerment Project in Mtwara, Tanzania. After my education I really wanted to travel. Going to Africa or Tanzania was not a thought-out decision, but simply a gut feeling. Looking back, I am so happy to have been in Mtwara. Arriving in Africa On 29.04.2019, it went from Frankfurt via Zurich to Dar Es Salaam for me. I was surprisingly not very excited and didn't think much about the arrival, the flight and the life there, as it felt like I was flying on vacation. Once I arrived in Dar Es Salaam I did get nervous and wondered if everything would work out with my visa and if I was going to find the RGV person to pick me up. It all worked out, I was welcomed super friendly and a little later I was sitting in the Bajaji on the way through Dar Es Salaam to the Student House. This was the first time I realized that I would be living 7000 kilometers away from home for the next two months and that it would be quite different from Germany. I am very glad that I was picked up, because Dar Es Salaam is chaotic, big and noisy. I would have been totally overwhelmed on my own but this way was a great arrival. Life in Mtwara Life in Mtwara was simply beautiful. After working on the project, we mostly went to Mtwara from our beautiful home in Mbae by piki piki, which is a motorcycle cab. We stocked up on delicious baked goods at the bakery and freshly squeezed juices at the juice store. After that we went to the market. There you can really get everything from kitenge, which is the fabric the clothes are sewn from, to pots and ping pong balls to fresh fruits and vegetables. Afterwards we drove on the Piki Piki along a beautiful landscape and over bumpy roads back home. The roads there always made for fun rides, especially during the rainy season when the roads were flooded and we got stuck in the mud more than once. Then it was time to dismount and walk home. Our house was really a dream. The view of the palm trees all around was so beautiful and as soon as you came out of your room, you were out in the fresh air and nature. Our rooftop terrace had a perfect view of the sunsets, which fascinated me every evening. When we weren't going to the market, we spent time at the beach. Most of the time we were at Shangani Beach, which is about a 15 minute drive from Mbae. On weekends we also went to Msangamkuu, a deserted beach. The beaches in Tanzania are paradise. Crystal clear water, white beaches and palm trees providing shade. What I liked most about living in Mtwara was that you were in contact with the locals. You live with locals under one roof, go shopping with them at the local market and learn so much about life and culture there. Another highlight is definitely the food there. The vegetables taste so much better, the fruit is so much juicier and a fresh coconut is just awesome. The project In the project, I had to get used to the fact that things are different in Tanzania than in Germany. It took me a while to get used to the African way of working. Everything is treated more casually and it takes longer to make decisions, but everything always runs true to the motto: Hamna Shida - we enjoy life. Working with the girls was great fun. I taught the girls math but also just sitting and laughing with the young women was a great experience. Travel in Tanzania During my 2 months I also traveled. I went from one place to another by bus. Riding a bus in Tanzania is always an experience. The landscape you pass is impressive. In the bus itself it is always exciting. Loud music is played throughout, traders are always getting on and off and most of the time the bus is overcrowded. Since the road network in Tanzania is not so well developed and the distances are much further, it can happen that you sometimes sit 2 days in the bus until you have reached your destination. Traveling is always quite challenging in Tanzania, but I can definitely recommend it, because you get to know so many nice people and Tanzania has so many different places to offer. Conclusion I had a wonderful time in Tanzania. The people there are so hospitable and warm that it was easy for me to settle in. I found it very nice to get to know another culture and another life far away from luxury and technology. I learned so much in those two months and now appreciate much more what a good life situation I am living in. The people there are to be admired for how they organize their lives with few resources and are so warm and fun to be around. I had so much fun during my time there that I miss it every day.
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- English Teaching
- Street Children
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Some Program Activity Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Resume
- Other
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
- Online Application
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