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Children's Safe House in the township

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+

rating  Briljant 4.7  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Highlights

  • Devising fun daily activities which could be cooking, drama, arts and crafts or reading- the sky is the limit. Put on singing and drama shows with the children to keep them entertained and stimulated
  • Encouraging the children with sports and games.... football is loved by boys and girls alike. Or how about a bit of netball? Skipping games are always fun too...although exhausting!
  • Assist the home school teacher with educating a small group of the safe house children with one-on-one teaching following the South African school syllabus and help devise captivating lesson plans

Highlights

  • Devising fun daily activities which could be cooking, drama, arts and crafts or reading- the sky is the limit. Put on singing and drama shows with the children to keep them entertained and stimulated
  • Encouraging the children with sports and games.... football is loved by boys and girls alike. Or how about a bit of netball? Skipping games are always fun too...although exhausting!
  • Assist the home school teacher with educating a small group of the safe house children with one-on-one teaching following the South African school syllabus and help devise captivating lesson plans
  • Occasionally the opportunity arises to take the kids on fun outings...forest walks, beach picnics with hotdogs for lunch or a trip to the local park to have fun on the swings
  • Spend free days visiting local craft markets, game drives on Big 5 wildlife reserves, on the beach taking surfing lessons, or just enjoying eating a great meal at a restaurant on the water's edge


  • Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Volunteer at a children’s safe house in a poverty-stricken local township and assist with home schooling in the school term and fun activities in the holidays

    Volunteer at a Children’s Safe House in a local township assisting with a teacher with home schooling in the school term with children and in the South African school holidays, helping with more fun orientated and educational activities like basic reading, writing, Maths, general care, games, arts ...

    Over het programma

    Volunteer at a Children’s Safe House in a local township assisting with a teacher with home schooling in the school term with children and in the South African school holidays, helping with more fun orientated and educational activities like basic reading, writing, Maths, general care, games, arts and crafts, sport and any other exciting activities that you can dream of to do with the children keeping them busy and at the same time building up their confidence and conversational English.  The aim is to keep them entertained, safe and stimulated. 

    Often local children from the community join in the fun and games in the school holidays or after school, so the numbers can vary greatly. We do encourage that the local children also get to take part in activities too

    The type of work you will be allocated will depend to an extent on your own abilities and capabilities, which is understandable given that you will be dealing with children’s education, health and safety.  For example, the type of work you will be doing may include, cleaning and the care of babies and little ones if there at the time, playing and doing activities with all the children and teaching them the South African school syllabus with the home school qualified teacher.  If you have a counselling background, we would also appreciate your help. The aim is to make sure that the children are always kept entertained and safe while educating them.

    Here is a list of other duties that you may also be asked to help with as a volunteer at a Children’s Safe House in South Africa

    • Assisting with the preparation and handing out food. 
    • Helping the home school teacher with teaching the children and thinking of fun lesson plans 
    • Helping carers and caring for the children
    • Helping the children eat.
    • Devising fun daily activities which could be cooking, drama, arts and crafts or reading- the sky is the limit!
    • Encouraging the children with sports games
    • General cleaning of the safe house
    • Washing the children
    • Changing nappies if any babies currently in foster care.
    • Assisting with literacy and numeracy with the older children and assistance with any school homework they are struggling with.



    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    • 07:00: An early start and grab a quick breakfast and pack a lunch
    • 07:30: Be collected to be transported to your project
    • 07:45: Arrive at your project and help get  the children ready and assist with their breakfast 
    • 09:00: Start the day with either lessons or if the holidays, fun activities you have ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    • 07:00: An early start and grab a quick breakfast and pack a lunch
    • 07:30: Be collected to be transported to your project
    • 07:45: Arrive at your project and help get  the children ready and assist with their breakfast 
    • 09:00: Start the day with either lessons or if the holidays, fun activities you have planned
    • 12:30: Break for lunch and assist the house mother feed the children...and of course have something to eat too
    • 14:00: Continue with the days activities or relax a little with the children and read them a story
    • 16:00: Be collected to be taken back to your volunteer accommodation 


    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    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 which are great for swimming, barbequing or just simply watching dolphins surfing in the waves. It is also home to the famous elusive Knysna elephant which are the most southern free roaming elephants in the world and there are still hot debates about the numbers with some saying there is only one left and others a small herd of about 4.

    The area that Knysna is situated is the Garden Route of the province of the Western Cape and it is a dream for animal lovers and extreme sports enthusiasts as there are numerous private wildlife reserves, national parks, whale watching, predator sanctuaries, primate sanctuaries, elephant sanctuaries, wolf sanctuaries, skydiving, paragliding, sandboarding, numerous interesting markets and so much more so boredom is not an option.


    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau)

    Bewijs van goed gedrag en zeden

    verplicht

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 16:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten door Volunteer Int. Adventures

    We include so much into this project to give volunteers the best experience and also prioritise their safety. The cost of the project includes shared self-catering accommodation, a food allowance, daily transport to and from the project, airport collections and drop offs, staff on the ground available for emergencies 24/7 and to oversee your stay and safety, marketing costs, donations to the safe house, a Saturday tour of markets and a wildlife safari- entrance fee for your own cost-and a Sunday lunch braai (BBQ) either at the beach or the forest with all the trimmings with true South African hospitality and a branded t-shirt. 

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op George Airport

    You will need to fly into George Airport for your airport collection where you will be met by your Volunteer International Adventures represented and driven to your volunteer accommodation in Knysna. At the end of your project, you will be returned to George Airport for your departing flight. Arrival and departures must be Mondays to Fridays.

    Accomodatie

    The volunteer accommodation is a lovely self-catering apartment in the town of Knysna close to shopping malls, restaurants, take-aways, gyms, nightlife, entertainment areas and essential services. There is security and the area is safe to walk around. Accommodation is either shared with another volunteer or single depending on volunteer numbers with each room having its own bedroom with either double or twin beds, a TV, bathroom with a shower, basin and toilet, living area and a kitchen. There is also WIFI. Couples, friends, and families can be accommodated.

    Eten & Drank

    You will also receive a food allowance for your basic food essentials for your self-prepared meals. You will be taken for a grocery shop as part of your induction on your arrival. This means that you can choose the specific food if you have set dietary requirements. There is a kitchen for cooking

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is George Airport (GRJ) in George. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Zuid-Afrika. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Zuid-Afrika biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Zuid-Afrika dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Zuid-Afrika. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Starting days are Mondays to Fridays and you will need to fly into and depart from George Airport which can be done via Cape Town International Airport or OR Tambo Airport iN Johannesburg. Your coordinators will welcome you on arrival before driving you to your accommodation and helping you settle in. 
    Beschikbaarheid
    jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 1.198€
    3 weken 1.639€
    4 weken 2.081€
    5 weken 2.522€
    6 weken 2.963€
    7 weken 3.404€
    8 weken 3.846€
    9 weken 4.287€
    10 weken 4.728€
    11 weken 5.170€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 5.611€
    Gemiddelde kosten 532€/week

    Programmakosten

    532€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 12 weken

    Waarborg

    De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


    Finale betaling

    Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door Volunteer Int. Adventures gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Volunteer Int. Adventures

    Briljant 4.7 rating (70 beoordelingen)

    Agentschap - opgericht in 2020

    Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

      Uitstekend Responsgraad

    Gepresenteerd door

    Sharon

    Gesproken talen: Engels, Afrikaans

    Over de organisatie

    We are a hands-on volunteer organisation with 16 years' experience of working with volunteers in animal care, veterinary, conservation and youth projects.

    Ontmoet je organisatie

    Volunteer International Adventures is dedicated to youth and animal projects, which are areas of great passion for us. We recognize the need for assistance from international volunteers in developing countries and have witnessed the transformative impact of their hands-on involvement on communities and conservation efforts.

    "Empowering Change Through Ethical Volunteer holidays"

    Our core priorities are as follows:

    1. Culture and Cultural Sensitivity:

    We encourage our volunteers to fully immerse themselves in the culture of the country they are volunteering in, understanding that volunteering differs significantly from being a tourist. By working closely with local communities and project partners, our volunteers gain profound insights into the challenges faced by the country. We actively support and facilitate opportunities for volunteers to engage in various activities, interact with locals, and educate themselves about the nation's history, no matter how difficult it may be. Cultural sensitivity is paramount, and we ensure that our approach is collaborative rather than imposing our own ideas. We welcome suggestions and creative ideas from our volunteers, as they often prove to be feasible and enrich the communities we serve.

    2. Fulfilling Volunteer Experiences:

    We strive to ensure that all our volunteers leave with a sense of accomplishment. Whether it is helping a child grasp mathematics, teaching cricket to school children, providing sewing classes to uplift youth, participating in wildlife conservation efforts such as satellite collaring African wild dogs or rhino relocation, collecting data on great white shark populations, treating sick indigenous wildlife, assisting with animal sterilization in disadvantaged communities, instilling a love for reading in children, or teaching marimba classes—the list is diverse and extensive. We want our volunteers to develop a deep connection with the country they are assisting and forge lifelong friendships that can serve as future ambassadors for their respective nations.

    3. Ethical Projects:

    We strictly oppose trophy hunting and the breeding of lions for commercial gain. Our wildlife and animal projects take place in free-roaming reserves, registered rehabilitation centers, or sanctuaries where the animals are non-releasable due to injuries, human habituation, or being non-indigenous to the area. We support local and ethical animal sanctuaries and reserves, which our volunteers can visit during their free time. When working with children in teaching, care, or youth development projects, we require a recent paper copy of a background check (CRB check) from volunteers' countries of origin. This precaution ensures the safety and well-being of the children we serve, who often come from challenging socio-economic backgrounds and have been let down by adults in the past. We prioritize the protection of innocent animals and children who cannot advocate for themselves.

    4. Responsible and Sustainable Approach:

    We take pride in implementing responsible and sustainable projects that involve local community members, ensuring the continuity of operations even when volunteer numbers are low. While some projects rely heavily on volunteer support due to limited funds, we strive to strike a balance by involving sufficient local participation.

    5. Cost Effectiveness:

    Having collaborated with volunteers on projects for nearly 15 years, we recognize that volunteering can come at a significant cost. Therefore, we are committed to making volunteering more accessible, reasonable, and inclusive. Our projects encompass various extras, and we maintain affordability by keeping costs low and encouraging increased hands-on assistance. We offer negotiable family, friends, and group discounts, as volunteering together enables us to further reduce expenses. Loyalty is rewarded, and returning volunteers receive special recognition in our projects. Additionally, our costs include donations to our projects, contributing to their sustainability and impact.

    6. Safety:

    The safety of our volunteers is of paramount importance. We thoroughly vet and assess all our projects, ensuring adequate safety measures are in place. While certain areas may be off-limits due to potential risks, it is important to note that complete safety guarantees are impossible in any location. We have established channels for reporting incidents and maintain close relationships with in-country support on the ground. Furthermore, we possess liability insurance and require all participants to have personal travel insurance. To provide comprehensive support, we arrange airport collections and drop-offs, ensuring our volunteers are assisted throughout their entire journey. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal touch and remain available 24/7 to address any emergencies.

    Please remember to arrange your comprehensive travel insurance at the time of booking your trip, as it is an essential aspect of ensuring your well-being and peace of mind.

    We sincerely appreciate your interest in Volunteer International Adventures and our commitment to making a positive impact through responsible volunteering. Should you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

    70 beoordelingen · rating4.7

    Kemly Yambay rating5

    2024 at Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation

    An experience that I will never forget and forever in my heart thanks to all the team of the Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation. Amazing team and good people My best wishes for the new farm and see you guys very ...
    Lynn van den Broecke rating5

    2024 at Ethical Predator Sanctuary Assistant

    A massive thank you to everyone who was involved in this project! I felt safe and well taken care of. I think about this experience a lot. I would definitely recommend it to everyone! ...
    It is difficult to know where to begin, this process has utterly changed my life in the most positive ways. During my stay in Knysna I got the opportunity to volunteer at a local NGO that offers so many people the support they need. The work involves engaging and educating prisoners to working in ...
    I have absolutely loved my experience in South Africa volunteering with Endangered Wildlife Monitoring and Research, and I am sad that I have to leave in a few days. By the time I leave I will have spent six weeks in South Africa, so I've been lucky enough to volunteer at all three of the reserves ...
    Esther Burden rating5

    2024 at Big Cat Sanctuary on a Wildlife Reserve

    I would 100% recommend this excellent volunteer programme to anyone interested in big cats. I know now that i didn’t do enough research about the lion industry and ethical vs non-ethical sanctuarys before my three-month stay at this sanctuary, but i was very lucky to end up somewhere where the ...
    Karine Bottiglieri rating5

    2024 at Whales, Sharks and Penguins Conservation

    truly exceptional, Where to start, the warm and sincere welcome. I am French, my English is average, but they made themselves available to me, they took the time to explain to me so that I understood, always with a smile and patience. the whole team goes out of their way to show you the wonders of ...

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