Volunteer work has contributed greatly to local community development in South Africa in the past. This program works with registered non-profit organizations that specialize in running structured programs to address important social issues such as poverty reduction, educational deprivation, HIV/AIDS, and youth development.
There are many child-headed households in our society due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Many children are left orphaned and in need of role models, support, and attention. Physical and mental problems are often associated with parent and guardian HIV/AIDS casualties. Many people, even if they can take care of children, are emotionally unable or lack the money to do so. This is where volunteers come in and make a big difference.
Characteristics of Social Projects & Community Outreach Initiatives
Types of projects
Orphanages and places of safety for Children
Christian-based social welfare initiatives
Homes for the physically and mentally challenged
Type of services offered at such organizations:
Special Campaigns are run during the year and these include annual outings for local children as well as food parcels and bread distribution to local communities.
Feeding Schemes are run in most disadvantaged communities. These include soup kitchens and bread handouts, food kitchens etc.
In-patient care services for physically and mentally challenged children and adults
Youth Life Skills programs are offered at some of the community Centre where the emphasis is on providing a platform to engage with local youth and making them aware of important issues such as substance abuse, teenage pregnancy and the realities of HIV/AIDS
Community reading programs and Library projects
The assignment is made depending on the volunteer´s profile and interest
Location: Cape Town
Volunteering schedule: Monday to Friday, 5 hours per day.
Commitment: 3 weeks -12 weeks.
Before booking your flight please make sure you are getting it for the right date and right airport. Free pickup is included on our set arrival dates.
If you want to arrive any other day, please note that you might be charged a fee for transportation.
Airport to fly into: Cape town Int airport Code: CPTIf you are arriving via bus or are already in the country we can arrange for your pickup elsewhere in Cape town.
English is the only requirement
All participants must be 18 years or older when starting the program and must submit the following documents:
-Application form
-Copy of resume or bio.
-Emergency contacts.
-Copy of passport.
-Proof of adequate medical travel insurance.
We encourage all of our participants in our programs to travel as much as they can during the weekends. Volunteers and interns usually travel together during the weekends. Our coordinators can assist you to make travels plans
During the weekdays volunteers and interns usually spend time together after their assignments.
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