Project Summary

The Day Care Center volunteer project in South Africa is great for volunteers who love interacting with young children and helping them learn. It is a busy place with many ongoing activities keeping volunteers constantly busy. Global Crossroad partners with a local daycare to offer a program filled with activities and tasks that both volunteers and children enjoy. This project will bring a smile to your face every day as you see how eager the children are to play with you and learn about your culture.

Role of Volunteer

Volunteers in our day care volunteering in South Africa project are involved with various child-focused activities like helping children with homework and teaching basic conversational English. Volunteers will also support recreational and artistic activities with the objective of making learning fun. There are free-time activities to support like tending to gardens and developing fun sports activities as well. Volunteers will likely help in the kitchen by serving lunch and they will likely assist with location-specific duties – routine maintenance, construction, etc.

Day care center in South Africa
  • Program:Volunteer in South Africa
  • Projects:Day care center volunteering in South Africa
  • Start Dates:Wednesdays of each month
  • Departure and End Point:Cape Town International Airport
  • Meals:Host family and South African cuisine three times daily
  • Activities:infant and toddler-focused activities and support of center operations
  • Working Hours:25-35 hours per week

In South Africa, we work in small communities/neighborhoods, and the majority of our projects are very closely related within these communities. All of these projects are in desperate need of volunteers. Therefore, volunteers will often be requested to work with more than one project in their community during their stay. This not only helps the projects immensely, but it also gives volunteers a unique opportunity to experience different the different issues and facets of the South African people.

Skills/Qualification Needed

There are no specific qualifications needed to join our day care center volunteering in South Africa project, but your understanding of South African culture and diversity can help improve the experience for you and the children. Consider enrolling in our five-day Cultural Immersion & Information program. Volunteers should be willing to share love, time and compassion with children, all the while maintaining great patience and high flexibility.

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Locations in South Africa

The locations of Global Crossroad's volunteer in South Africa projects are in the Eastern and Western Cape Provinces. All projects and our Cultural Program originate in Cape Town, but most placements are located are located outside of Cape Town. All placements offer access to activities that are considered "authentic South African" experiences and all locations are surrounded by breathtaking scenery and natural beauty.

A few of our projects are located in Stellenbosch in The Winelands. This town is the second oldest and one of the richest towns in South Africa. The wines, historical buildings, oak lined streets and university offer a beautiful backdrop for free-time excursions. Stellenbosch is centuries old and the town was founded primarily to support the region's wine production. Historic Cape Dutch architecture rules the town and most buildings have been carefully restored. Vineyards and wineries are the main pull here, but hiking trails abound at local nature reserves.

Our Garden Route projects are based in Albertinia, Knysna, Oudtshoorn and Riversdale. The Garden Route is wrapped along the coastal area along the Gouritz River, up into the foothills of the Langeberg Mountains. There are a few local wineries and the local Garden Route Game Reserve offers a chance to see animals in their natural environment. The 2nd highest bungee jump in South Africa is located at the famous Gouritz Bridge. Beachside towns are only 30-45 minutes away and offer a great afternoon of relaxation and playing tourist. There are water sports and trails for hikes, horses and cyclists. Oudtshoorn is known as the ostrich feather capital of the world and also boasts caverns and caves to explore. Riversdale is the flower kingdom of the garden route and there are mountain activities as well as many local markets at which to buy local artists' works.