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Surfing for a Better Future
Surfpop takes you on an unforgettable surf travel experience that includes volunteering your time and skills to coach and mentor children from disadvantaged communities around Cape Town. You will assist Surfpop children in the water through interactive surf sessions as well as help them with their homework, English and Maths. You will design life skills activities and fun games to expand their...
Surfpop takes you on an unforgettable surf travel experience that includes volunteering your time and skills to coach and mentor children from disadvantaged communities around Cape Town. You will assist Surfpop children in the water through interactive surf sessions as well as help them with their homework, English and Maths. You will design life skills activities and fun games to expand their horizon. If you have unique skills or ideas that you would like to share with Surfpop before, during, or after your stay, please let us know. We are always open to new and cool ideas! Some examples of skills and ideas that previous volunteers contributed include the following: - Organization of photography and painting workshops - Production of Surfpop video clips - Assistance with social ...
Program Highlights
Experience the thrill of riding waves and improving your surfing skills
Explore the city of Cape Town and its surrounding beautiful nature
Share your newly learned surf skills with Surfpop children and see how they improve
Assist Surfpop children in the classroom and witness their progress
Enjoy amazing local tours and activities
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Quick Details
- Cape Town, South Africa
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
- Marketing
- Media
- Social Work
- Sports
- Tutor
- See more
- All Nationalities
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Better than I could’ve imagined
by: Matt Heady - United StatesProgram: Surfing for a Better FutureThe whole program was fantastic. There was plenty of surfing whether it was our own instruction or with the kids. The kids were so much fun and very inviting. There was plenty of activities to do whether it was surfing, teaching the kids, or doing trips to hike or around Cape Town. Although there was plenty to do there was enough down time to rest without feeling overworked. Aimee and the staff were so much fun and took care of everything. The food was also delicious and plentiful. My heart coul...
The best way to learn surfing and do something good for the world!
by: Anne Leerink - NetherlandsProgram: Surfing for a Better FutureHad a great time with Surfpop! It's a great way to learn surfing and see a little more of South Africa and be able to contribute something in the community. Daniel & Celine are awesome and really have a heart for the kids and their growth, which makes it even more special to be part of it. I enjoyed the mix of getting surf lessons yourself, join tours, surf with the kids and help them with their education. Everyday was different and super fun. If you wanna learn how to surf and contribute someth...
Great time with a great community :)
by: Dominic Crede - GermanyProgram: Surfing for a Better FutureSurfpop does an amazing job. Its unbelievable what Bongi and his staff have created. You can see that the program is a matter of love for everybody involved. I had a great time at Surfpop for about 2 month where we had plenty of time to explore the beautiful area of Capetown and participate in activities, besides of course taking care of the children. The complete stay was very well organised, basically everything was taken care of. Capetown was more expensive as i anticipated and you do need to...
Program Details
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Locations
- Cape Town, South Africa
Types and Subjects
- Adventure Types
- Surfing
- Tours
- Yoga
Availability
Years Offered: 2024
- 2-4 Weeks
- 5-8 Weeks
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Couples
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
- Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Qualifications & Experience
Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Disciplinary Clearance Form
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Interviews
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Kaylee Herbst
Participated in 2023
Kaylee is from North Carolina, USA, and is a former teacher! Currently, she works with adults with disabilities. She loves being active and around wat...
Kaylee Herbst
Participated in 2023
I was taking a break from work for a few months and wanted to spend my time volunteering abroad. I had never been to another continent before but had wanted to for years.
Rebecca Köster
Participated in 2024
Rebecca lives in Germany, is a professional physiotherapist, and studies mental health. She’s traveled a lot in the past, and South Africa is just a w...
Rebecca Köster
Participated in 2024
It was four years ago when I just wanted to do a project for myself in South Africa. After searching on the internet, the project just found me, and I was directly into it.
Danique Tilman
Participated in 2024
Danique is 18 and just finished high school. Next year she’s going to the university. Danique likes to play hockey multiple times a week and loves han...
Danique Tilman
Participated in 2024
I heard a lot about the program in the last two years. I saw it on Instagram, and many of my friends did the program before. They always told good stories about the program that made me really curious.