Pre-School Teacher
Coordinator | Patrick
Coordinator | Patrick
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Become a volunteer & provide the much-needed teaching support to the local underprivileged pre-schools and share new skills with teachers to help the children of S.A
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+
Experience the beautiful Kynsa, South Africa and all its spectacular beaches, lagoons and forests and immerse yourself in a new Culture! Though this place seems to be a dream like paradise, there is still some major areas that requires assistance therefore, come now and become a volunteer to help by providing the much-needed teaching support and manpower to the local underprivileged pre-schools for children between the ages of 6 months to 6 years. Work along and share new skills with teachers to help the children to have a brighter and promising future!
The Pre-schools that are in the underprivileged communities currently have very basic facilities and limited funding. The project’s main goal is to work in conjunction with local education authorities to identify schools that are desperately in need of support. As such, you as a volunteer will be involved in in assisting with teaching fun and educational lessons. You’ll also be helping the local children to develop important language and mathematical skills.
Be part of this great cause and you can rest assured that your efforts will make a lasting difference in the lives you touch! Have the opportunity to live like the locals and experience a totally different way of life. Explore the beautiful beaches, try shark cage diving, wildlife viewing and so much more!
Typical day
For a minimum of 4 weeks we hope that with your help, you can contribute towards empowering and educating the local children of Knysa’s underprivileged schools. Volunteers for this project support the teachers in whatever way they can and teaches them with new skills. You will also be involved in some renovations and maintenance of the school facilities and developing teaching resources. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Assist with pre-school teaching/school enrichment.
- Support the teachers in whatever way you can.
- Provide new skills to the teachers.
- Help to improve literacy and numeracy skills.
- Ensuring to the local kids that schools are a safe &
inspiring place to learn by assisting with renovating and maintaining school
facilities and developing teaching resources.
Free-time activities
On days off volunteers have tons of opportunity to go sightseeing, shopping, swimming at the beautiful beaches, snorkeling, surfing and so much more! Any activity out of the project will be covered by the volunteer themselves.
Swimming
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Hiking
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (intermediate level)
required
CV, Resume, Letter of Motivation, Two pics and Signed Policies and Liability Form.
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
06:30
- 15:30
What's Included
- Airport Pick up & Transfer
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Mail-holding service
- Ongoing service
- Tours
- 24/7 Emergency contact
You will arrive in beautiful Cape Town or Johannesburg where you will either catch a connecting flight to GEORGE (GRJ) or take a bus from Cape Town or Johannesburg to the project. This allows you to have a better view of the area.
Volunteers will stay in a basic but clean and comfortable volunteer house with a dorm style sleeping arrangement. This house has great views over the mountains and you will have access to a communal kitchen and lounge area with TV/DVD player, hot water showers and electricity and free wifi and computer access. There is also a barbeque (braai) area and hammocks for you to enjoy. If you need, private and family rooms are available on request.
Three meals a day provided!
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. We assist you to find cheap flights to South Africa.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for South Africa provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in South Africa you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for South Africa.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
There aren’t any specific start dates, the project is opened all year round however they close in mid-December to mid-January. They also prefer applicant arrivals to be on every second Saturday!
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 6 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$2,795
5 weeks
$3,295
6 weeks
(max. stay)
$3,795
Average fees
$666
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Fronteering Travel
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
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Your final payment will be agreed with Fronteering Travel during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Pre-School Teacher
Become a volunteer & provide the much-needed teaching support to the local underprivileged pre-schools and share new skills with teachers to help the children of S.A
$666/week
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