2 - 12 Weeks | South Africa | Community/Youth Development Project
Explore the townships around Cape Town, and assist us with our youth projects!
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DESTINATION(S): |
South Africa |
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DURATION: |
4 - 12 Weeks |
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INCLUDES: |
Airport transfers, accommodation, meals, orientation and support from local staff |
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START DATES: |
1st & 3rd Monday of the Month (every month except December) |
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PERFECT FOR: |
Adventurers, students, gap year projects |
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RATES (FROM): |
Please contact us for a quote |
Please Note: Flights are not included in the cost.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
This project aims to provide support to some or the pre-school centers that have opened in townships to assist these children.
You will be based at one of these centers and may help with hands-on teaching, organizing activities, caring for the children and serving them food.
YOUR ROLE
Your role is primarily based in pre-schools in the communities of Imizamo Yethu or Hangberg. Some of the pre-schools are open a full day, whilst others in the morning only, which means you will participate in the afternoons at youth projects providing support to disadvantaged children.
As a volunteer, you may be working in a para-parental role teaching children life skills that their missing or overwhelmed families are struggling with. At the pre-schools you may work with a local caregiver or teacher assisting them and taking on responsibilities as your skills and experience allow.
As a volunteer, you may get involved in any of the following activities:
- Teaching English and maths and marking worksheets
- Leading role play and imagination activities
- Designing activities that support the syllabus
- Reading stories & facilitating learning through storytelling
- Giving support and attention to the children
- Organizing games & sports activities to help them learn
- Assisting with preparing and serving meals
- Teaching basic life skills including teeth cleaning & hygiene
Please note: The activities listed above are based on availability and may vary by season. These are samples of activities that are volunteers are likely to participate in.
IMPORTANT NOTE: When you work with children, you will be in the rural areas where modesty will be an important factor. Please make sure you dress appropriately- failure to do so may result in you missing a day of volunteering. More information about the dress code will follow in the pre-flight guide.
DAY IN THE LIFE OF A VOLUNTEER
07:00
07:30
08:00
12:30
Time to either return to Dune Lodge for lunch or to eat the packed lunch you made that morning!
14:00
Begin your afternoon’s work with a full stomach and enthusiasm – this will involve assisting at youth clubs with homework, reading and activities to develop self-confidence
16:00
Return back to your accommodation and share your day’s adventures with other volunteers, maybe even a quick swim in the sea!
18:00
Enjoy a delicious evening meal and relax!
Itinerary for your experience
Day 1
Fly into Cape Town International Airport where you will be met a driver who will transfer you to Dune Lodge, your beachside accommodation and home for the duration of the experience. Time to settle in after introductions to the accommodation team and a presentation from our coordinator that will brief you on all you need to know about the city, how get around, stay safe and how to effectively contribute during your volunteer experience.
Day 2
The second day begins with an informative tour through the Hangberg community. Your tour guide is a local leader who lives in the community and is involved in many of the youth interventions to encourage positive development. You will later head to the nearby harbour for a boat trip to see the seals on Duiker Island and cruise around the bay where you might be lucky enough to catch sight of dolphins.
Day 3
You will be given a one day bus ticket to the City Sightseeing open top red bus tour, which is a great way to explore Cape Town and familiarise yourself on what you want to do! Stops include Camps Bay, Table Mountain, V & A Waterfront and Cape Town City Center.
Day 4
Today you begin your volunteer project! The Project Coordinator will take you to and assist you in settling in at your projects. You are likely to be at different organisations in the morning and afternoon.
Day 5
You’re now fully up and running . As a volunteer and will go to both your morning and afternoon projects!
Day 6 - 7
Weekends are free for you to relax or to see more of the scenery and activities Cape Town has to offer!
Day 8 - 28
Continue with your project work on weekdays and free time to relax or explore at weekends.
Day 29
Sadly all great adventures must come to an end and on your final day you will leave the backpacker lodge in Hout Bay and will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport.
Airport transfer is included and facilitated by All Out Africa if on the designated departure day.
Day 29
Continue with your volunteer project on weekdays and enjoy free time to explore the incredible city of Cape Town at the weekends until your departure date, when a transfer will be arranged to take you to the airport.
RATES
Pricing Details
What's Included
- Comprehensive 24 hours, 7 days a week support from All Out Africa
- Volunteer projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active contribution during your stay
- All food and accommodation throughout your stay
What's Included
- Support of volunteer project coordinators who are experts in their fields which ensure the volunteer experience is valuable
- Comprehensive orientation to the country, its culture and your role as a volunteer, upon arrival
What's Excluded
- Flights
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Documents/Visas
- Personal Trips
- Daily Travel Costs to Your Project Placement
DATES & AVAILABILITY
This project starts on the first and third Monday of every month, except December.
GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION
What To Bring
- Mobile phone with roaming OR “unlocked”(Buy local network SIM on arrival)
- Sunglasses/Sun hat/Bandanna/Sun cream
- Insect repellent
- Day pack/rucksack for everyday
- Small torch (a head torch is preferable)
- Toiletries/ Hand sanitizer & wet wipes(You can easily buy toiletries on arrival in Eswatini & Cape Town)
- Personal first aid kit/ Painkillers
- Boots &/or sturdy trainers
- Flip flops/Sandals/Swimwear
- Fun &/or casual wear for the weekend!
- Light waterproof jacket
Accommodation
- During your stay, you will be accommodated in shared dorm rooms in Dune Lodge, right opposite the beach in Hout Bay.
- Groceries will be provided for you to prepare your own meals. Cereals, yoghurt, bread, speads and eggs for breakfast, and you will be able to request ingredients for the meals you like to cook alongside standard items like pasta, potatoes, veg, cheese etc..
- Hot showers
- Clean toilets.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need experience to join this project?
How long is the work day?
This can vary but typically you will depart from your accommodation around 08:00am to arrive at your project and get started around 08:30. There is always a lunch break of at least one hour, and projects will resume in the afternoon with a finish time around 16:00. You'll have plenty of free time to relax and explore in the evenings and at weekends.
How many people will I be working alongside?
Each month we have a variety of volunteers join us from all over the world. In most cases you will be staying at a lodge with shared accommodation with perhaps 4-20+ other volunteers, however, these volunteers may be split amongst several different volunteer projects during the day. This is a great opportunity to meet and mix with volunteers who have different interests, but still get to have an intimate project experience!
What is the typical age of participants on the programme?
When/how should I book by flights?
Do I need any vaccinations?
Please check with your primary healthcare provider for the most current advice and let them know that you will be traveling to southern Africa. They may want to make sure all of your vaccinations are up to date and may have health recommendations for you. Essentially, it is up to you to seek current advice and decide whether you want to want to get vaccinated or take any malaria prophylaxis.
What about visas?
Visa requirements will depend on your nationality and it is your own responsibility to check whether or not you need a visa, so make sure you check on your local governments’ travel site for the most up to date information. However, many nationalities are able to obtain a 30-day tourist visa on entry at the border. If you are staying for longer periods our staff will help you with an extension in the country.
What about travel insurance?
It is your own responsibilty to obtain sufficient insurance cover for medical emergencies and other mishaps that could occur on your trip. It is strongly recommended that all volunteers have a valid travel insurance policy that will cover them for the duration of their stay.
Where does your project fees go?
By signing up with us you are donating your time and skills to work directly with communities in need through a structured project. There are many benefits of volunteering with an organization like ours. Sometimes it is hard to find projects to support in a foreign country that are safe, worthwhile and reputable. When you sign-up for one of our projects for 2 or 12-weeks, you become part of a bigger, sustainable plan that our team of qualified staff has carefully crafted. You will also receive travel and visa support, orientation, a safe place to stay, logistical support, in addition to clear expectations of the work you will do. This is why we charge a fee for volunteering or interning abroad.
Your project fee goes towards a company you can trust, an experience that is worthwhile and an opportunity that will make a positive and sustainable impact on the community you have chosen to serve.
BOOKING
Please complete our enquiry form and one of our team members will be in contact with you to start planning your African Adventure. Alternatively you can contact us directly via WhatsApp or Email with any questions you might have.
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Phone/WhatsApp:
+268 7865 4029 -
Email:
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Office Details:
All Out Africa Projects, Lidwala Lodge,
Roki Centre, MR 103, Ezulwini, Eswatini -
Office Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8h00 - 17h00
Sat - Sun: CLOSED
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TESTIMONIALS
The last 10 weeks I spent here were amazing. Starting with the volunteering, working with the children really touched my heart and it was one of the best things I did. It was so hard to say goodbye and I will never forget them. I am also thankful for the wonderful people I met here and the things we did together. I will keep the great time in my mind. Last but not least, the accomodation. I really enjoyed staying here for the last months, the people who are working here are also so friendly. A big thank you that I had the chance to experience all of this! I will miss South Africa. Sara - Cape Town Childcare Volunteer 2025