Community Aid Projects in Cape Town

with Go Eco

	Africa, South Africa
	Start date: Weekly
	Duration: 2 weeks to 12 weeks
	No Salary: Volunteer Project
	Accommodation included
	Three meals per day are included
	Training provided

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GoEco vets each and every partner and only promotes programs with sustainable, long-term goals. All volunteers have an impact.

Our goal is for you to leave your host country with an even greater passion for volunteering and a desire to share your experience with others when you return home.

Course Highlights

what makes this gap year memorable

✔Choice of a community aid program
✔Gain experience in teaching, child care
✔Organize fun activities and educational games for the local school children
✔Discover the tourist destination of Cape Town
✔Orientation, traditional BBQ and city tour included

Course Description

a typical day on this gap project

Volunteers will be able to choose their desired teaching placement, all of which help benefit the local community and school children. Teach in the settlements, local community schools, a farm school or other location!

Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum two-week commitment, plus two-day orientation):

Arrival Day, Saturday: Arrive into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). You will be picked up by the local team and taken to your accommodation in Cape Town. Traditional, African barbeque dinner tonight.

Day 1, Sunday: Continuation of your orientation, which includes tours of the major sights around Cape Town.

Day 2: Monday: Weekly volunteer meeting day - consists of training for new volunteers, administrative tasks, preparation for the program for the rest of the week.

Days 3-6, Tuesday-Friday: Rewarding volunteer work at your choice of placement.

Day 7, Saturday: Enjoy a group tour of Cape Point!

Day 8, Sunday: Free day for volunteers to rest or explore Cape Town and its surroundings.

Remaining Weeks: The remaining weeks will follow the schedule of volunteering Monday-Friday, and having weekends free. Departures are on a Saturday.

Would you be a good fit?

the requirements for this course

*Ability to work well with others
*Police clearance
*Desire to work with the underserved population in the settlements
*Immunizations (consult a doctor)
*CV/Resume