African Angels in South Africa

  South Africa

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks and 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 2008: Oct. 26 2009: Jan 25, Feb. 22, April 12 May 10, 31 July 19 Aug 16 Sept. 24 Oct. 4 Nov. 1

Description: Help children from economically challenged backgrounds by caring for them in this daycare setting.

Memorable. That is a fitting word to describe South Africa. With its breathtaking natural beauty and the wildlife that will leave you awestruck, South Africa is rich in culture, adventure, and its diversity. Whether you explore the national parks with the Big Five animals, relax at the beaches and watch whales, participate in some of the adventure sports, or help in a community, your trip to South Africa will be memorable!

African Angels is a newly formed project that provides children from poor rural areas a place to learn and play. The project's goal and philosophy is to help provide continuous and quality education to these significantly disadvantaged rural children will effect positive change. Currently the children are between 2 and 6 years old.

Volunteers in this project will have the opportunity to work within the children's class between 8 am and 12:30 pm. Then volunteers can extend their time in the school until 5 pm by helping with the hot lunch and engaging in supervised free play. Participants will spend the first week participating in an orientation to help develop their understanding of the new, and at times, challenging, environment they will be in. During this week, the program will including learning from specialists in a variety of fields and taking interactive excursions.

Volunteer activities at the project may include:

- Helping teachers in the classroom
- Teach English
- Assisting with daily tasks
- Help prepare lunch
- Engaging in supervised free play in the afternoon

Cost in US$: $2360 for 4 weeks

Experience Required: no

Age Range: 18+

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Alumni Network

GeoVisions's Mission Statement: GeoVisions is committed to help individuals develop global skills to succeed in the twenty-first century. These skills will ultimately lead to greater cooperation and understanding among nations and peoples of the world. We are committed to treating every person on a GeoVisions program with respect, and devoting our energies to helping participants meet their individual and collective goals.

Year Founded: 2001