Overview of the Project

A non-profit organization that goes into the townships, feeding and clothing homeless children. Volunteers will help with feeding, educating and playing with the children and are welcome to run their own education programs in the township. People with skills are welcome to teach those less privileged. This program is very flexible. Volunteers will have to stipulate how many days a week they would like to work and what their skills are before they arrive so a program can be custom designed.

Location

Cape Town is one of the world's most spectacular destinations. Situated on the south western tip of Africa, Cape Town and the Western Cape are recognised as one of the most beautiful places on earth. Offering a range of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities, it is a year-round holiday destination with friendly people, a mild climate and rich cultural heritage.

Activities

Your task will include the following:

• Going with the organization into the townships.
• Feeding the homeless children.
• Giving clothes to the homeless children.
• Playing with the homeless children.
• Teaching them.

Note: Volunteers are allowed to change between projects or do more than one of the following during their stay:

• Teaching at Local Township School Cape Town and or
• Disabled and underprivileged Adults & Child Home;
• Kite Surfing Outreach Project.

Dates

The project starts every Sunday of the week. It is however flexible.

Fees:

It is recommended that you stay for 4 weeks or longer and combine this with one of the Cape Town Tours, Sport Packages or Adventure & Educational tours.

All payments must be made in Rands. Pounds are for illustrative purposes only and based on R14 / £1.

What is included in the fee?

• Airport pickup and return transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
• Accommodation in a dorm at a local backpackers (Note: Accommodation can be upgraded to a private room at an extra ZAR120 per night.)
• Orientation and BBQ
• One of the following tours:
  • Cape Point tour
  • Township
  • Wine route tour
• Welcome pack:
  • Moola Magic loyalty card
  • Key ring
  • Info pack, etc.
• 24hr support
• Donation to the organization
• BBQ in the local township

What is excluded from the fee?

• Meals (Budget approx ₤40 per week)
• Use of telephone and internet
• Flights, Visas, Medical and travel insurance
• Personal activities

Please note:

• The length of stay can also be altered according to the volunteer’s needs.
• A police clearance certificate is essential

Accommodation

We offer 4 star accommodation in a safe and easily accessible area. We have a variety of different rooms. We have all the facilities any traveller would need from an internet café to a Jacuzzi to relax those travelling muscles. The backpackers are a five-minute walk from the beach, shopping centres, restaurants, transport terminals and rolling distance from bars and pubs.

• Internet Facilities:Fast and reliable ADSL internet is permanently available in our Café. Contact home and catch up on your blog. The cost is R8 for half an hour.
• Jacuzzi: This 9 women, 1 man Jacuzzi is ideal to relax those muscles after an adventurous day. It is heated at night on request and reaches temperatures of up to 40°C.
• Laundry:A washing machine and tumble drier is available to use. For a nominal fee or we will do it for you (hooray!).
• Communal Kitchen:Complementary tea and coffee is always available in the fully equipped kitchen.
• Lounge & TV Room:A flat screen TV with satellite access and a video machine - what more do you need for those stay-in days?
• Zen Garden:Grab a book and relax under the palm trees next to the pond.
• Bonfire Area:Sit around the large bonfire area, swop travel tales and cook your food the traditional South African way: on the Braai.

Food

Meals will be at your own cost and volunteers normally put their resources together and cook as a team, or go out for a drink and meal at one of the local restaurants. The local supermarket stocks a variety of food and there are fully equipped kitchen in the house for cooking. Budget approximately ₤40 per week.

Volunteering work hours

This program is very flexible. Volunteers will have to stipulate how many days a week they would like to work before arriving. Volunteers need to stipulate before hand what their skills are so that a program can be custom designed.

Telecommunication and medical facilities

Internet Facilities:

Hospital and doctors only 1km away.

Qualification and Skills

No experience is necessary. If you have no experience you will be instructed by trained professional on how to kite surf. This is all included in the price. The love for the sun, the sea and sports.

Extra money

This depends on your spending habits. South Africa is not an expensive destination. 20 pounds a week would cover more than the basics.

Immunization & Vaccination

This is a malaria free area. Volunteers can have rabies and anti-tetanus injections should they wish. It is best to contact your local physician before you leave your country.

Weather

Temperatures during the year:

Summers get really warm and winters are cold. This is a winter rain fall area.

Clothing

CHECK LIST

• Powerful flashlight
• Sunglasses
• Passport, Visas and Medical & Travel Insurance documents
• A willingness- to- learn- and- participate attitude
• A sleeping bag and pillow
• Natural-coloured/camouflage clothing and hat
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Raincoat
• Thick socks
• Personal toiletries and towels
• Sunscreen lotion
• Insect repellent
• Malaria tablets (only if visiting a malaria-risk area)