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Volunteer: South Africa Volunteer Program

Organization: The GVN Foundation
Based in: United States,   US EIN #: 20-3087760

Volunteer

Quick Facts

Teaching Assistance/Tutoring: Volunteers with varying skills will be able to help in areas of academic and skill development through mentoring and tutoring activities. We have opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching at preschool, primary. . . Learn more

Locations:   South Africa
Dates/Costs:   Flexible dates available. Duration: 2 weeks to 6 months
(participation cost details)
Focus Areas:   Children
Education
Type of NGO:   UniversalGiving Partner

Full Description

Description

Teaching Assistance/Tutoring: Volunteers with varying skills will be able to help in areas of academic and skill development through mentoring and tutoring activities. We have opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching at preschool, primary and secondary levels. There will be additional opportunities for tutoring, career development, and organizing extracurricular activities for students.

Volunteer preschool teachers will teach Basic English skills and carry out basic childcare duties. This role is suitable for a caring, motivated, and self-directed person.

Childcare: Volunteers may work in settings such as day care centres or "places of safety" in the community. As a volunteer, you can help by working with children ages 2-6, helping with general caretaking like handing out porridge and brushing teeth, teaching English, reading, writing and pronunciation. Simple math and counting, body hygiene, crafts and educational games for younger children may be available as well.

 
Cost Details
A US$97 application fee (fully transferable) will secure your place on the program, with your program fee due for payment 12 weeks before you begin your placement. You only pay your application fee once and then you can access any of GVN's volunteer programs over the next 5 years. The program cost varies depending on length of stay. Please see http://www.globalvolunteernetwork.org/southafrica for details.
 
 
A Great Opportunity For...
Teens
Seniors
Retirees
Professionals
 
Language Needed
English (basic)
 
Skills Needed/ Experience
As a volunteer you must be:

* in good physical condition, and be able to walk reasonable distances
* 18 years old or over
* able to speak English
* able to work with a minimum of supervision
* obtain a police clearance from your home country prior to volunteering
* some knowledge and confidence in subject areas mentioned above
 
Detailed Location Information
Participating communities and schools are located about 4.5 hours north of Johannesburg within the Vhembe District. Volunteer placements are primarily in the main town of Thohoyandou and its surrounding villages:

Volunteers start the program on the first or third Friday of each month so that orientation can begin on Saturday morning. The childcare program runs year round with limited placements during the December holiday. The Teaching program is also closed during school holidays which is towards the end of March to mid April, mid June to mid July, end of September and December/early January. There are winter school placements available during June/July. School Holidays change slightly each year.

About The GVN Foundation

The vision of The GVN Foundation is to support the charitable and educational work of local community organizations in various countries through the distribution of financial, in-kind and material donations. Learn More

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