About
Assist trained adults to motivate and uplift primary school learners with the necessary skills and capabilities that will enable them to become stronger individuals. You will have the opportunity to engage learners in both educational and recreational activities to keep them safe and reduce the risk of being a victim to violence on the streets.
The goal is to stimulate children’s language development by introducing beautiful stories to them. Storytelling develops listening skills, enhances verbal expression, increases comprehension, creates mental images and highlights verbal reasoning. It also encourages the child to value books and stories.
As a volunteer you will be able to assist learners in the following areas:
Cognitive Impact: The learners’ understanding of the story and asking questions require logical and analytical thinking.
Social Impact: Through stories they learn appropriate behavior when relating to others and how to cope with their feelings.
Physical Impact: The learner learns how to handle books appropriately and it develops their motor skills through picking books up and paging through them.
Emotional Impact: Observe how the learners are feeling, what interests excites them, what their fears and anxieties are and what they already know and can do.
Language Impact: It provides opportunities for learners to read books in their own mother tongue. Listening to stories helps them to understand how the language is structured and how to use it; including the sounds, words, grammar and sentence construction.
Daily activities
Some of the activities you can be involved in are:
- Arts & Crafts
- Skills Development
- Dance & Movement
- Sport & Recreational Activities
- Literacy
- Homework
Working days and hours
You are expected to work on weekdays, Mon – Thursday from 8:00am until 16:00pm and on Fridays from 8:00am to 13:00pm.
Daily guidance
Daily guidance will be given by the coordinator for all volunteer activities.
Conditions
It is important that volunteers of this project understand the importance of the following:
- Minimum 18 years old, English an advantage but not required.
- Relaxed and friendly with children, but also firm with the naughty ones
- Ability to comfort and calm distressed primary school children
- Ability to play games, sing songs and be like a child
- Ability to communicate in a warm and simple way - meet children at their level
- Creativeness with regards to after school activities
- Good listening skills
Other volunteers
You most likely won’t be alone when volunteering and meet both local as international volunteers. This project also receives volunteers from other agencies and we encourage searching the internet to see how affordable this project is with Khaya compared to others.
Accommodation
Volunteers are accommodated with a host family. The house is comfortable with a communal lounge, kitchen, internet (extra costs apply) and easy access to the city and any facilities you might need.
Meals
Breakfast, packed lunch and dinner is included in your fee, which will be served daily. Breakfast and lunch is self-service.
Please make a note to mention special dietary requirements and allergies before you arrive. You will have to supply your own groceries if your needs are very complicated to match with other volunteer’s meals.
Transport
Arriving at the project
Your pick up at the airport or hostel in Cape Town is included. Arrival should ideally be on Friday afternoon or anytime Saturday. The day after arrival will be a half day orientation/city tour where volunteers will be given an introduction to the city and its history and the Do’s and Dont’s will be covered.
Daily transport
Your daily transport to and from the project is not included in the total price, as we use the services of a company for this. The weekly fee of R300 (25 euro) can be paid in cash upon arrival or to the driver of your transport.
Fees & Dates
| DURATION: |
EURO |
USD |
GBP |
| 1 Week |
€ 330,00 |
$365,00 |
£295,00 |
| 2 Weeks |
€ 590,00 |
$655,00 |
£525,00 |
| 3 Weeks |
€ 845,00 |
$935,00 |
£750,00 |
| 4 Weeks |
€ 1 095,00 |
$1 215,00 |
£970,00 |
| Extra Weeks (after 4 weeks) |
€ 245,00 |
$270,00 |
£220,00 |
Costs will include the following:
- Airport pick up
- Accommodation in private bedroom with host family
- Breakfast, packed lunches and dinners
- Guidance and supervision during your stay
- Certificate & Report on Volunteer’s Program should this be required for studies or other purposes
Costs exclude the following:
- Air tickets
- Insurances
- Personal luxuries
- Tours and outings
- Weekend excursions
- Snacks and soft drinks
- Toiletries
Starting dates
Desired project start date is a Monday and desired arrival is Friday afternoon or Saturday morning.
Please keep in mind that the project does not take on volunteers during school holidays (breaks). If your time at the project overlaps with school holidays, please chat to us. We will be happy to arrange for you to be placed at any of the other projects that do operate during these dates.
Public Schools – 2019/2020 Holidays (breaks)
5 December 2020 – 6 January 2020
21 - 30 March 2020
13 June – 6 July 2020
19 - 28 September 2020
3 December 2020 – 12 January 2021
Public Schools – 2021 Holidays (breaks)
27 March – 6 April 2021
12 June – 5 July 2021
18 – 27 September 2021
2 December 2021 – date to be determined
Add Ons To Your Trip
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Their tours ensure you safety and give you the chance to meet new friends along the way. They are an exciting way of travelling that allows you to explore the country and its surroundings at affordable rates and without having to worry about anything yourself!
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As a Khaya Volunteer, you can get an amazing discount of 10 or 20% depending on the adventure you book. After confirming your booking with us, you will get a voucher code that will ensure you your discount. Simply go to their website CapeXtreme , choose your tour and date, insert the voucher code, proceed to check-out, make your payment online, and enjoy the trip!
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Get a 15% discount on direct tickets, hop-on hop-off tickets and Mzansi Passes. After confirming your stay with us, you will get a voucher code sent to you that you can use on all your Mzansi bookings. Just go to their website Mzansi Travel, make your booking online use the voucher code and off you go!
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
