VA32: Volunteer in Rural Schools & Preschools in South Africa
- South Africa
About Program
VA32 are calling for international volunteers to assist in their education projects in the rural Eastern Cape of South Africa. Volunteers have the option of teaching basic computer skills in primary schools, assisting teachers in foundation phase pre-schools, acting as a teachers aid in a school for severely disadvantaged children or facilitating sports coaching sessions in primary schools. All of the schools are situated close to the beach village of Chintsa where volunteers are based.
The programs are highly structured and supported by our live-in volunteer co-ordinator who is the main point of contact for volunteers during their time on project. Our co-ordinator works closely with participants to ensure that they understand the aims and outcomes of each project, as well as working to incorporate individual passions, interests and experiences that can benefit the project and children involved.
Consider your impact: Volunteering abroad can be a rewarding experience for both volunteers and local communities, and at Go Overseas, we believe all volunteers should have the resources to make informed decisions about the type of volunteer project they want to partake in. However, despite best intentions, some organizations offering placements in orphanages may unknowingly place children in danger. You can read about the potential dangers of orphanage volunteering here.
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South Africa is often thought of as resoundingly unstable and poor; however, this is far from the case. The duality in South Africa encompasses big cities with a well-developed infrastructure, as well as rural areas that are underdeveloped and impoverished. South Africa is well known for having 11 recognized languages, beautiful landscapes, world-class universities, and an abundance of animals.
