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Helping at a nursery school in the township
Highlights
- Help care for young children at crèches in the townships of Knysna to prepare them for primary school and to help with their social and mental development at foundation phase.
- The perfect project for those wanting to learn about caring for children from a different culture and experience how childcare takes place in a foreign country learning different methods in education
- Experience the love and joy that the little ones have for volunteers who help bring new ideas and educational activities into their classrooms and fun on the playground.
- Help the little ones to start becoming familiar with conversational English as a second language which will become an official subject once they reach primary school.
- Visit wildlife sanctuaries, take part in extreme sports activities, visit local markets, hike magical forests, take part in a safari, whale watch or enjoy spectacular beaches in your free time
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About the program
Help at a creche in the townships of Knysna with foundation phase education and assist teachers to care for the little ones
The crèches in the townships of Knysna’s aims are to help prepare the children for primary school and to help with their social and mental development. Many of the children have progressed onto primary school with great feedback from the community, parents and school too.
The crèches are ...
Typical day
A typical day
· 7.45am: Arrive at the creche to start assisting with breakfast preparations as the children arrive
· 8.00am till 8.30am: The crèche officially starts the day with breakfast porridge for the children.
· 8.45am till 10.00am: The daily program starts ...
Free-time activities
Knysna is one of South Africa’s favourite towns based around the beautiful Knysna estuary with views of the iconic headlands. It is not known as the jewel of the Garden Route for nothing and is surrounded by magical forests, farmlands and a breath-taking coastline dotted with blue flag beaches ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
This project takes part in the South African school term only. Arrival and departure days are for during the week only and not weekends. On arrival at George Airport, our representative will meet you and take you to your volunteer accommodation, settle you in and take you for a grocery shop.
School terms for 2025
- Term 1: 15 January to 28 March 2025
- Term 2: 8 April to 27 June 2025
- Term 3: 22 July to 3 October 2025
- Term 4: 13 October to 10 December 2025
Program fees
Meet your organization
Volunteer Int. Adventures
Agency - founded in 2020
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Coordinated by
Sharon
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