gap year projects – All Out Africa

Meet The Volunteers- Sophie Andrews

All Out Afica — Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:16:19 +0000

Where are you from?

Hi there, my name is Sophie and I’m from Australia.

What project did you sign up for?

I signed up for the Kruger to Coast expedition. While in Eswatini I helped out in the sports development program, which involved going to a different NCP each day and playing with the kids, whether that be a warm-up of dancing and singing, small sports courses or free-time with a range of sports equipment that All Out provided. We would also support children between the ages of 9-17 at homework club, where we were able to tutor a kid individually to improve their reading, spelling and maths skills.

What do you do for a living?

This year I have been taking a Gap Year, which involved working for 6 months, travelling around Europe for 4 months, and finishing up with the All Out Africa expedition. Next year I will be studying Engineering and Design at university.

What does volunteering mean to you?

After participating in a range of volunteer trips, I understand volunteering to be offering your help and time to connect with others and work towards a common goal of making someone or a community’s lives better.

Reason for choosing All Out Africa?

We found All Out Africa directly online, and were excited about the opportunity after reading about the various activities and experiences you can involve yourself in on the Kruger to Coast expedition. I was really happy I booked this trip as the location was incredible and most of the activities were well organised.

Your experience as a volunteer, did it had any positive impact on your life?

Volunteering has had a very positive impact on my life as I was able to see first hand the effect of giving back to the community, and I know it will continue to affect me in everyday life as I appreciate the world around me and help others.

Click here if you would like to know more about our SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Meet The Volunteers- Ingrid Van Thiel

All Out Afica — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 10:49:31 +0000

Where are you from?

I live in Holland but I am British.

What project did you sign up for?

I signed up for the 6 weeks Kruger to coast project and chose childcare as my voluntary work

What do you do for a living?

I am just finishing my gap year but I worked at a wedding venue for 7 months.

What does volunteering mean to you?

Bringing a smile on people’s faces to those that are less fortunate, working side to side with others and connecting with others to work towards a goal, being able to give your own time and attention for the benefit of others, showing you care and wanting to make a difference and also I wanted to explore and experience a culture/country that I didn’t know much about.

Reason for choosing All Out Africa?

I signed up for Kruger to Coast via a Dutch agency, so I didn’t actually know I would be working with All Out Africa. I found out when I arrived in Eswatini. I now will definitely recommend All Out Africa!

Your experience as a volunteer, did it had any positive impact on your life?

It had a huge impact on my life. I appreciate the things I have in life so much more than I did before coming on this trip. My experience as a volunteer allowed me to connect with new people and learn new skills. This trip will be a memory that I will cherish forever.

Click here if you would like to know more about our Childcare (Eswatini)

Meet The Volunteers- Nicole Borup

All Out Afica — Fri, 09 Aug 2019 09:43:19 +0000

Where are you from?

I’m from Denmark.

What project did you sign up for?

I did sports development with kids in the age of 2-6 years old. We played games and did some sports with the kids at the Neighbourhood Care Points and they loved it.

What do you do for a living?

I’m currently on a gap year, so I worked in a Day Care in Denmark before I volunteered in Eswatini. I loved working with kids at home, so being able to volunteer in the NCP’s in Eswatini was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it.

What does volunteering mean to you?

Volunteering was an amazing experience. I loved meeting so many sweet kids and the fact that I was able to bring some smiles and happiness into their lives was amazing.

Reason for choosing All Out Africa?

I booked the program through a Danish agency and therefore I didn’t know about All Out Africa. But now that I do, I would definitely consider volunteering with All Out Africa again in the future. It was an amazing experience.

Your experience as a volunteer, did it had any positive impact on your life?

Volunteering has given me the chance to meet new people, experience other cultures and to see the word from a new perspective. I enjoyed every moment of my stay.

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Meet The Volunteers- Elena Bosio

All Out Afica — Wed, 10 Jul 2019 13:37:05 +0000

Where are you from?

I’m from London, England.

What project did you sign up for?

I signed up for the Marine research and conservation in Tofo Mozambique.

What do you do for a living?

I work in a hotel bar.

What does volunteering mean to you?

Volunteering for me is really important as I know that even if what I’m doing is small at least I’m doing my part in helping the world become better and trying to preserve what good is left.

Reason for choosing All Out Africa?

I chose AOA because I wanted to go to a beautiful place and help the ocean and I knew someone who had recommended this exact project and spin so fondly about it.

Your experience as a volunteer, did it had any positive impact on your life?

The experience as a volunteer had a great impact on my life as it’s changed my outlook on life and has made me realize that there are more important things in life and if people realized this the world would be such a better place. It’s made me want to do my part in helping the environment/society.

Inspired? Click here to know more about our Marine Research Project