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Social Work, Education & Youth Development in South Africa

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$300-600Program Costs
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2020Year established

Program Overview

This youth development project was started to provide young people living on the streets with a safe daily drop-off center and to mediate between the youth, families, and schools. Today, it has expanded and caters to at-risk youth in the town of Knysna. It is the perfect project for those interested in social work, sports, art and music, teaching, and counseling. As a volunteer, you'll assist a te...

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Program Highlights

Have the opportunity to earn practical credits for your university requirements by working under an on-site social worker and with an auxiliary social worker who will oversee your tasks.
Broaden your experience in the creative arts while immersed in painting banners, working with clay, and music practice with the youth marimba band—all a fantastic form of art therapy and fun!
Step up your career in social work, psychology, or counseling while assisting at-risk youth within an international setting in the NPO sector.
Make learning fun through activities like one-on-one reading sessions, and numeracy and literacy classes for youth who have dropped out of school.
Enjoy weekends packed with extreme sports, whale and dolphin watching, visits to local markets, lagoon cruises, beach and forest walks, wildlife safaris, and more!

What's Included

Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Some Program Activity Costs
Wifi Costs
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Welcome Dinner
Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
Airport Transfer (Drop-Off)
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Pre-Departure Orientation
In-Country Orientation
Emergency Support

Quick Details

Location
Knynsa, South Africa
Starts At$300-600
Availability
Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • Multiple Year
Age Requirement18+
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Social Work
Causes:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Counseling
  • Education
GuidelinesAll Nationalities
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Program Details

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Locations

  • Knynsa, South Africa

Available Terms / Availability

  • Duration: 1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, Multiple Year, 9-12 Weeks, Summer, Alternative Spring Break, Winter
  • Intern Duration: Summer, Short Term, Spring, 1-3 Months, Fall

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Education Levels & Language

  • Language: English
  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat

Application Procedures

  • Disciplinary Clearance Form
  • Other
  • Online Application
  • Resume

Age Requirement

18+

Duration

1-2 Weeks, 2-4 Weeks, 5-8 Weeks, 3-6 Months, Multiple Year, 9-12 Weeks, Summer, Alternative Spring Break, Winter

Starts At

$300-600

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Community Engagement
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Day to Day Life
4.9
Volunteer Placement
4.8
Living Situation
4.7
Health & Safety
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