South Africa

You can become involved in education and social development in South Africa.

You have the opportunity to work in the field of youth development in the areas of teaching and childcare, skills development, unemployment, youth training, and academic achievement.

While sharing your skills and talents you will gain an in-depth experience of the country and its culture that will stay with you the rest of your life.

Projects

Venda Volunteer work includes childcare at local pre-school or crèches, childrens homes, or day care centres. There is also the opportunity to work as teacher assistant at a primary and secondary schools in the Venda region. Volunteers may work in settings such as day care centres or "places of safety" in the community. The town's Children's Home and certain foster home situations are referred to locally as "places of safety". As a volunteer, you can help by working with children ages 2-6, helping with general caretaking like handing out porridge and brushing teeth, teaching English, reading, writing and pronunciation. Simple mathematics and counting, body hygiene, crafts and educational games for younger children may be available as well. Volunteers will be able to use this time to display their mentoring experience, and motivate the students toward a positive future. Volunteers with varying skills will be able to help in areas of academic and skill development through mentoring and tutoring activities. Currently there are schools in South Africa that struggle to meet their achievement goals, achieve specific skill sets, and motivate young people. There are many factors contributing to this challenge from high student to teacher ratio, lack of resources, and most important history. Volunteers can assists teachers in core subjects, such as English, mathematics, life skills, and science. The subjects will be relative to each school's needs; however the greatest need is typically in mathematics and science. There will be additional opportunities for tutoring, career development, and organizing extracurricular activities for students.

Soweto The school in Soweto caters to needy learners coming from poor communities. Volunteers must be prepared to either assist a local teacher or teach in classroom by themselves. Classed usually comprises of 40 students. Volunteers with varying skills will be able to help in areas of academic and skill development through mentoring and tutoring activities. No teaching qualification is required, but experience in subject areas like English, Math, Health, Hygiene and Science. Volunteers are particularly encouraged to initiate extra curricular activities.

Costs Application Fee – US $97 Your application fee is fully transferable and will secure your place on the program, (or any other program of your choice), at a placement date that is suitable to you. Program Fee – from US$ 46 a day * • 2 weeks - US $1597 • 4 weeks - US $1997 • 6 weeks: US $2297 • 8 weeks: US $2597 * Based on an 8 week placement. Placements longer than 8 weeks are available, please contact us or apply online for details.
What’s included: Accommodation: Home stay. Meals: All meals are included, except the first two nights of orientation. Airport pickup: Included on arrival date. Training: In-country orientation and training. Supervision: In-country staff supervision. Support: Pre-departure personal support from your volunteer coordinator, 24/7 in-country support from partner, and 24hr emergency line.	What’s not included: Flights, insurance, visas, vaccinations, transport to projects, departure from the program. We recommend you allow a weekly budget of up to US$40 for your other expenses like bottled water, personal items, beverages, and entertainment.