Early Childhood & Environmental Education in rural communities SA
- South Africa
- Hoedspruit
About Program
Our education programs welcomes around 150 children (for 2024) daily and aims to grow wildly passionate young people.
The work is very hand-on, so expect to be busy but remember to have fun!
We believe we can improve someone's life by giving them the best opportunity possible, and it should start with a good education and as early as possible.
The work is very hand-on, so expect to be busy but remember to have fun!
We have a programming structure as follows:
- Environmental Education (With 11 elementary-schools)
- Early Childhood Development (With 6 pre-schools)
- Social Enterprise, we support and grow small businesses through an incubator
- Agro-Ecology training
- Eco Village (Recycling center, Girl club)
You will be immersed into the project as one of the team members to engage in the planning and running of the programs. You can combine our projects during your time with us or focusing on one (your choice)
We can't wait to have you join our Family!
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Program Highlights
- Make a real, lasting difference in young people's lives through your participation in our conservation education projects.
- Build new knowledge around conservation issues faced in Africa from a local perspective
- Gain real world experience in hands on projects aimed at environmental responsibility
- Visit Kruger National Park and get the chance to see an elusive leopard or experience the gentleness of an elephant.
- Enjoy an authentic South African experience in food, culture and wildlife together with staff, locals and other volunteers from around the globe!
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Location
Hoedspruit is in the Limpopo province in Big 5 country, which refers to the Game Lodges and Private Nature Reserves. This town is agriculturally oriented and the majority of activities involve wildlife, environment, and people.
