Volunteer Teaching in Cape Town, South Africa
by: GVI
South Africa is often referred to as the Rainbow Nation, for representing numerous cultures, subcultures, 11 official languages, and several more sublanguages. It’s a land with an impressive reserve of natural resources and wildlife and rightfully holds eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Contribute to education initiatives in one of Cape Town’s vulnerable communities where local youth often gr...
South Africa is often referred to as the Rainbow Nation, for representing numerous cultures, subcultures, 11 official languages, and several more sublanguages. It’s a land with an impressive reserve of natural resources and wildlife and rightfully holds eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Contribute to education initiatives in one of Cape Town’s vulnerable communities where local youth often grow up in high-risk environments. This project contributes toward their educational development in a safe space to encourage their full potential. Through dedicated one-on-one tutoring sessions, you’ll assist student’s literacy and numeracy skills development and conversational English. Your contributions support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. In addition,...
Program Highlights
Ensure academic progress among students in a local primary school by providing one-to-one tutoring to support the development of their literacy and numeracy skills.
Gain hands-on teaching experience.
Learn about different cultures and meet community members in South Africa gaining exposure to some of the country’s 11 official languages.
Explore Cape Town, the renowned ‘mother city’, and it's celebrated natural surroundings.
Become a global citizen and make friends with other volunteers who share similar passions for teaching.
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- Cape Town, South Africa
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- 9-12 Weeks
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Computer Training
- Education
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- All Nationalities
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My experience at Karongwe has been so memorable.
by: Daniel CotterProgram: Volunteer Teaching in Cape Town, South AfricaMy experience at Karongwe has been so memorable. The staff have been inspiring and knowledgeable and the structure of the programme lends itself to being inspired to build your own knowledge and confidence. The community outreach aspect was, although more of a challenge for me, one of the most rewarding aspects and reinforced the importance of wider education in conservation. The project has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had and I hope to return and contribute more to the ...
One of the most impactful of my life
by: Dan - United KingdomProgram: Volunteer Teaching in Cape Town, South AfricaMy experience on the sports programme has been one of the most impactful of my life. The environment created by GVI, the support I've received and the children I've worked with have gone so far beyond my expectations and I would recommend that anyone who has capacity and opportunity to take part in a programme like this, do so.
Great experience
by: Amelie - United StatesProgram: Volunteer Teaching in Cape Town, South AfricaI spent time with GVI at the Cape Town base in South Africa. GVI felt like home by the third day of my stay. I was welcomed with open arms by the staff and other volunteers from the second I arrived to base. Projects were so fun and I loved every moment of the day. I worked on ECD and I learned so much from the kids that I never would have expected as cliche as that can sound and was given the tools to really thrive and prosper at work. I also did womens empowerment and was able to see different...
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Causes
- Childcare & Children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
Availability
Years Offered: 2020,2021,Year Round
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Emergency Support
- On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
- Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
- Alumni / Networking Membership
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Online Application
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