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Teaching & Youth Development

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4 - 12 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+
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Højdepunkter

  • Getting students excited to read and offering one-on-one support to children who are performing below the 20% pass rate.
  • Working in the after-school project that continues to support educational activities, including reading and homework.
  • Supporting extracurricular activities, such as drama, music, art and sports classes

Højdepunkter

  • Getting students excited to read and offering one-on-one support to children who are performing below the 20% pass rate.
  • Working in the after-school project that continues to support educational activities, including reading and homework.
  • Supporting extracurricular activities, such as drama, music, art and sports classes
  • Assisting with programs that build confidence and resistance to peer-pressure
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    Om programmet

    Assist children at preschool level with support in a variety of ways including getting students to read and offering one-on-one support to children.

    Education is one of the key needs of children and is their doorway to a bright future. In South Africa all children have to go to school, because it is seen a basic human right, yet a large percentage of children struggle to go to or to do well at school due to the effects of ...

    Om programmet

    Education is one of the key needs of children and is their doorway to a bright future. In South Africa all children have to go to school, because it is seen a basic human right, yet a large percentage of children struggle to go to or to do well at school due to the effects of unemployment, HIV AIDS, poverty and substance abuse.

    The Education Project aims to assist children at primary school level with support in a variety of ways including getting students to read and offering one-on-one support to children who are performing below the 20% pass rate. You also will be working in the afterschool project that continues to support educational activities including reading and homework, as well as teaching life skills and activities to improve self-confidence. You don’t need to have prior experience to volunteer on this project; all you need is to be motivated and sensitive and we will help you settle into a role that will be beneficial to the children you work with, while gaining valuable skills yourself.

    HIGHLIGHTS

    The highlights of this rewarding experience include:

    • Assist with teaching and developing activities in local schools and youth centres
    • Help children learn and become more motivated as a result from your support and encouragement
    • Experience the vibrancy of life in a South African Township
    • Live in and explore the city of Cape Town, soak up the sun on the beautiful sandy beaches, hike up Table Mountain and learn about the history of this iconic city
    YOUR ROLE
    Your role is split into two parts, firstly working at the school in the morning and then in the afternoon at an afterschool program or youth centre.

    Your role will depending on your experience and interests as well as the needs of the school you will work with qualified teachers and youth development staff to assist students who are struggling academically or experiencing challenges. Some of the activities you will get involved in may include:

    • One on one sessions to assist students who are falling behind in their schoolwork by having a one on one session with them
    • Helping students with their homework and their reading
    • Assisting at programs to build confidence and resistance to peer pressure and gang related activity
    • Supporting extracurricular activities, such as drama, music, art and sports classes
    ITINERARY
    Day 1
    Fly into Cape Town International Airport (more details in “Arrivals” section in the South Africa Destination Brief) where you will be met by All Out Africa staff members who will transfer you to Hout Bay Backpackers, your home for the duration of the experience. It is a 45-60 minute journey from the airport to Hout Bay.

    Day 2
    The second day begins with an informative presentation that will brief you on all you need to know about the culture and country, how to effectively contribute during your volunteer experience, and what to expect.

    In the afternoon you will embark on a Township Tour with an expert local guide who will introduce you to life in a township. The tour takes place in Imizamo Yethu, one of the townships you may be volunteering in.

    Day 3
    Today you begin your volunteer project! The Project Coordinator will take you to and assist you in settling in at your project. After lunch you have another tour, this time 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.

    Day 4
    In the morning you will return to your morning project, and in the afternoon your coordinator will take you to and orientate you to your afternoon project. This could be at the same school you volunteer in or at one of the youth centres we work with.

    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 and other weekends for the duration of your stay

    The first weekend of your experience you will be given a one-day bus ticket to the 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 Centre. You have the option to upgrade to a two day pass for a small additional fee which is recommended.

    Other weekends are free for you to relax or to see more of the scenery and activities Cape Town has to offer!

    Typisk dag

    7:00 Wake up and have your breakfast on the deck overlooking the beach and Hout Bay Harbour!

    7:30 Travel to your placement and get ready to begin your day

    8:00 Participate in your chosen project assisting with teaching activities including maths, English, science etc, and ...

    Typisk dag

    7:00 Wake up and have your breakfast on the deck overlooking the beach and Hout Bay Harbour!

    7:30 Travel to your placement and get ready to begin your day

    8:00 Participate in your chosen project assisting with teaching activities including maths, English, science etc, and supporting the teacher through helping with setting and marking homework and tests

    12:30 Time to either return to Hout Bay Backpackers 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!

    18:30 Enjoy a delicious evening meal and relax...... 

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Your evenings and weekends will be free time to explore the mother city! You will be staying in beautiful Hout Bay, which offers a beach and harbour with restaurants, bars and markets to keep you busy on the weekends. 

    The city of Cape Town is a short bus ride away and offers a wide ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    Your evenings and weekends will be free time to explore the mother city! You will be staying in beautiful Hout Bay, which offers a beach and harbour with restaurants, bars and markets to keep you busy on the weekends. 

    The city of Cape Town is a short bus ride away and offers a wide range of options to participate in. Your first weekend on our South Africa programs includes a "Red Bus" tour, which will allow you to jump on and off all day to explore as much as possible. Activities include museums, art galleries, nightlife, shopping, beaches, vineyard tours, or even cage shark diving!

    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (basic level)

    Uddannelseskrav

    på High School niveau

    Kontrol af kriminel baggrund

    påkrævet

    Nødvendige dokumenter

    Police clearance required for working with children.

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 07:30 - 16:00

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Tjenester på stedet

    • Comprehensive 24 hour, 7 day a week support from All Out Africa
    • Volunteer projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active contribution during your stay
    • Support of volunteer project coordinators who are experts in their fields which ensures the volunteer experience is valuable
    • Comprehensive orientation to the country, its culture and your role as a volunteer upon arrival
    • All food and accommodation throughout your stay 

    (Airport transfers on ARRIVAL day is what is included as a part of your project fee. If you arrive on another day, additional charges may occur.) 

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Cape Town International Airport

    ARRIVALS

    You will be met by one of our staff (holding an All Out Africa sign and will be taken to the All Out Volunteer accommodation.

    DEPARTURES

    When you arrive a member of All Out Africa staff will request your flight departure time and will organise a transfer for you to the airport.

    Indkvartering

    Hout Bay Backpackers has a truly stunning view over Hout Bay beach and local shops, markets, restaurants and amenities are all within walking distance. Cape Town centre is a short bus ride away, with stops outside the backpackers.

    You will be accommodated in shared dorms with communal bathrooms with bed linen and pillows. There are communal living spaces, DSTV, kitchen and terrace for you to use, and staff will help you organise trips and excursions to local sights. (Private rooms are available for an additional cost)

    Hout Bay is situated in a valley on the Atlantic seaboard of the Cape Peninsula, twenty kilometres south of the Central Business District of Cape Town. It is bordered by Table Mountain and a white sand beach. Hout Bay has one of the busiest fishing harbours in the Western Cape with an established fish industry, and great fish restaurants. 

    Mad og drikkevarer

    Volunteers, interns and students receive 3 meals a day when joining an All Out Africa experience. These meals are provided at Hout Bay Backpackers and are eaten together on the communal decking area in the summer or in the dining room during winter.

    Breakfast is self-service from a selection of items including cereals, bread, fruit, yogurt, eggs and spreads. Lunch too is self-service from items such as bread, ham, cheese, salad and fruits. Dinner is a cooked meal which you will assist with cooking on a rotational basis. Types of dishes served include pasta, stir-fry, curry and stew.

    Vegetarians and most food allergies can be catered for. In order to fully support you during your experience, please advise us at time of booking if you have any food allergies or preferences, so we can cater for these in our meal plans. We will do our best but be prepared your food selection may not be as varied as other participants. If your food allergies/preference are quite restrictive, we may require you to pay an additional fee to allow us to cater for you. 

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    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

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    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Cape Town International Airport (CPT) i Cape Town. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Sydafrika. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Sydafrika giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Sydafrika, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Sydafrika. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    Start date for this project is the first & third Monday of the month throughout the year, with the exception of December when the project is closed.

    You will be given an ‘International Arrival/Departure form’ on your flight – please fill this in on the plane before landing. When you are filling in the Arrival/Departure form please remember that participating with All Out Africa counts as ‘tourism’ for immigration purposes.

    If you do transit through OR Tambo International Airport, your first stop will be at the Immigrations Desk where you will have to hand them your passport and your Arrival/ Departure form that you would have filled out on your flight. Your passport is stamped/endorsed by the Immigration

    Officer and he/she will issue you with a visa.

    You will then proceed to the baggage reclaim area to collect your luggage. From here you will proceed to Domestic Departures Terminal B in preparation for your flight to Cape Town.

    When you arrive at Cape Town International Airport, your first stop will be at the Immigrations Desk where you will have to hand them your passport and your Arrival/Departure form that you should fill out. Your passport is stamped/ endorsed by the Immigration Officer and he/she will issue you with a visa. Please ask for a normal tourist visa.

    You will then enter the baggage reclaim area to collect your luggage. Once you have your luggage make your way to the exit (signposted in English). There you will be met by one of our staff (holding an All Out Africa sign and will be taken to the All Out Volunteer accommodation.

    Day two of your experience will involve an interactive and informative orientation which will prepare you for your volunteer experience and will also give information to help you understand the local culture, history and how to make the most of your time here. Day three will involve meeting the project staff and people you will be working with. All Out Africa staff will show you to your placement and help you settle in.

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    $404 pr. uge 4 - 12 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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