Surf, Sports and Art Projects
Coordinator | IMAMA
Coordinator | IMAMA
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Highlights
Teach the kids important life skills, teach them surfing, do art projects and bring in own ideas to uplift them!
Have a great Adventure: get to know the culture, explore nature and wildlife, learn surfing, SUP, do yoga, enjoy chilled beachdays and go on breathtaking roadtrips
Enjoy your evenings at a stunning accomodation, with great people, an amazing vibe, nice get togethers and exciting activities
Explore authentic township and Xhosa life, get to know the culture, join ceremonies and events and make new friends
Learn surfing - PE has great waves! perfect for people who love the ocean and want to help others, while having fun
Uplift disadvantaged children, take them to the beach, teach them surfing, do other sports, do arts and gardening or english workshops.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
You will do sports activities, do art or environmental workshops, teach the kids gardening or help us with photography and marketing. There is a lot of space to bring in own ideas and teach the kids important life skills. Its good when you are able to take initiative and want to bring up projects to life. Depending on the waves, you can join the surf program and teach the kids surfing once a week!
All activities with the kids are there to empower them and give them more self esteem.
In your free time you can learn surfing with the surfinstructor Mark or just go surfing by yourself! Mark also offers Surf Roadtrips.
You can join the following activities at our shelter in Motherwell:
- help out at the community development center run by Nwabisa and organize afterschool activities like sports, arts, planting, English, playing games and environmental activities
- beautify the area together with the locals.
- do Lucs 'Flowers for Africa' workshop, where kids paint huge flowers on the walls of their shacks
- organize events where the kids do amazing dance and theatre performances
- improve the center by building things or organizing donations
Besides the weekly afterschool activities program, we organize different events in the township where everyone can show their art and do music, dancing or theatre performances on a little stage. We also offer workshops for sustainability, gardening, English, maths and art and we hold meetings with the locals to discuss environmental and social issues with them.
The volunteers are accommodated in a nice guesthouse in Port Elizabeth. We incourage having fun with the kids and facilitators in the township for 4 hours daily from Monday to Friday.
Typical day
Volunteers are accommodated in our stunning riverfront guesthouse in Redhouse (Port Elizabeth) and are working with the kids and facilitators in the township 4-5 hours daily from Monday to Friday, in addition to that you help a little with social media and other organisational tasks, which you can do from the accommodation in the mornings.
In the mornings, you can also relax in the sun, swim in the river, go surfing, go for a hikes or take a SUP/ kayak tour on the river.
In the evenings you go back to your lovely accommodation and enjoy the amazing vibe on our terrasse at the river or at our fireplace together with the other volunteers and project facilitators. Usually, the project facilitators cook together with the volunteers. Self catering is an option. We offer fresh veggies, rice and noodles for you to use. The dinner is always a nice way to reflect the day and have some refreshments together.
Free-time activities
- The guesthouse is right at a river and close to the beaches, the perfect place to relax in your free time
- Do Yoga or Meditation
- PE has amazing beaches: You can have a beach day, take a surf lesson with our Surf Instructor Mark or go surfing by yourself, the area is also great for kiteboarding, windsurfing and sailing.
- go on one of Marks crowdless Surftours, where you discover the Wildcoast or the Garden Route, camp on the beach and cook on the fi
- Go on Safari: Visit the Addo Elephant Park or other game reserves close by
- Go hiking in the mountains and swim in secret lagoons
- Experience a real township Braai and authentic shabeen and african food tour.
- Visit the different festivals, events and markets
- Surf the longest wave of South Africa in Jeffreys Bay
- Do a weekend trip to the picturesque area of Natures Valley
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Diving/
Snorkling
Snorkling
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
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 (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
You need to be a good swimmer.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
What's Included
The fees cover your accommodation, the transport, use of surf equipment and it supports our projects and the people from the township.
If we are available we can pick you up from the airport for 300 Rand (20€) otherwise, you can take a taxi which may charge similar rates.
You are staying at a stunning rivefront accommodation with a great vibe and fun activities like surfing, stand up paddling, kayaking, windsurfing, fishing and sailing on your doorstep. In the evenings we have relaxed get togethers on the terrasse, where we play guitar, sit at the fire and have dinners together. Dorm is included in the programm fee, private room will be extra.
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.
The nearest airport is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) in Port Elizabeth. 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
You can start anytime. If we are available we can pick you up from the airport, otherwise, you can take a taxi for 300 Rand (20€).
The first day you can relax and recover from your long journey at the river and get to know everyone. You will get an introduction and we will make a plan for the week for you.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1 - 50 weeks
Program fees
1 week
(min. stay)
$509
2 weeks
$949
3 weeks
$1,446
4 weeks
$1,695
8 weeks
$3,277
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$10,170
Average fees
$356
/week
The organization charges its fees in EUR. The price table in USD is subject to currency fluctuation.
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Surf, Sports and Art Projects
Uplift disadvantaged children, take them to the beach, teach them surfing, do other sports, do arts and gardening or english workshops.
$315/week
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