Cape Town Teaching Volunteer Program

Education is one of the key needs of children and is their doorway to a bright future. In South Africa all children have to go to school, because it is seen a basic human right, yet a large percentage of children struggle to go to or to do well at school due to the effects of unemployment, HIV AIDS, poverty and substance abuse.

The Education Project aims to assist children at primary school level with support in a variety of ways including getting students to read and offering one-on-one support to children who are performing below the 20% pass rate. You also will be working in the afterschool project that continues to support educational activities including reading and homework, as well as teaching life skills and activities to improve self-confidence. You don’t need to have prior experience to volunteer on this project; all you need is to be motivated and sensitive and we will help you settle into a role that will be beneficial to the children you work with, while gaining valuable skills yourself.

Highlights

The highlights of this rewarding experience include:

• Assist with teaching and developing activities in local schools and youth centres
• Help children learn and become more motivated as a result from your support and encouragement
• Experience the vibrancy of life in a South African Township
• Live in and explore the city of Cape Town, soak up the sun on the beautiful sandy beaches, hike up Table Mountain and learn about the history of this iconic city

Optional extras

You can also add the following activities to your adventure of a lifetime prior to or upon arrival:

• See the penguins at Boulders Beach and explore one of Africa’s most southern points, Cape Point National Park
• Visit the Cape Wineries nestled amongst beautiful mountains
• Tour along the spectacular garden route and explore the beaches, wildlife and adventure activities such as bungy jumping and tubing
• See the great white shark up close and personal in a shark cage diving experience

Included in the cost

• Comprehensive 24 hour, 7 day a week support from All Out Africa
• Volunteer projects specifically designed to enable you to make an active contribution during your stay
• Support of volunteer project coordinators who are experts in their fields which ensures the volunteer experience is valuable
• Comprehensive orientation to the country, its culture and your role as a volunteer upon arrival
• All food and accommodation throughout your stay

Volunteer role

Your role is split into two parts, firstly working at the school in the morning and then in the afternoon at an afterschool program or youth centre.

Your role will depending on your experience and interests as well as the needs of the school you will work with qualified teachers and youth development staff to assist students who are struggling academically or experiencing challenges. Some of the activities you will get involved in may include: 

• One on one sessions  to assist students who are falling behind in their schoolwork by having a one on one session with them
• Helping students with their homework  and their reading
• Assisting at programs to build confidence and resistance to peer pressure and gang related activity

Supporting extracurricular activities, such as drama, music, art and sports classes