Passionate About Babies? Shepherd's Keep Needs You To Volunteer!

  South Africa

Durban,  Kwa-Zulu Natal

Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: ONGOING

Description: Make a priceless investment in the life of an abandoned or orphaned baby!

Christian volunteers are sought to work as staff, caring for babies. Duties include bathing, feeding and changing babies, playing and plenty of loving them! Some light cleaning duties would also be involved.

Safe, secure accommodation and transport facilities are provided for a small fee, covering our overhead costs. Meals can be cooked in the kitchenettes or bought close-by for a reasonable sum. Transport to shopping centres, beaches etc. will be provided.

Highlights:
* Beautiful surroundings.
* Lush gardens with a chapel for relaxation.
* Varied days with plenty of time to love and nurture our babies.
* Personal growth and a feeling of accomplishment and fulfillment.
* Investment in the life of a baby - this is priceless in terms of human worth.
* Gorgeous beaches with good surfing and swimming.
* Trips to various attractions (transport provided but any entrance fees to be paid by volunteers).
* A mouth-watering South African braai (or barbecue as you may call them!) during your stay.
* Certificate of Competence on completion.

Qualifications:
* Some caregiving or nursing experience.
* Patience.
* A passion for babies.
* A willingness to learn.
* A willingness to work nights (with plenty of breaks in-between).

Minimum Education: High School

Cost in US$: $450 per month

Experience Required: yes

At least a caregiving certificate or qualification, with nursing experience preferred.

Typical Volunteer: Bubbly, happy, caring Christian individuals who have a passion for babies.

Age Range: From 21 and older

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Normally 4 to 5

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Written Application

Shepherd's Keep's Mission Statement: Shepherd's Keep is a home for abandoned and orphaned babies from birth to 6 months old, whether HIV positive or not and our high standards and ethics together with the unconditional love given to each baby have made us leaders in our field. Shepherd's Keep, nestling on the Bluff in KwaZulu-Natal, offers a wonderful opportunity to those with caregiving or medical skills to volunteer in our babies' home. We are situated in peaceful surroundings, close to beautiful beaches and amenities and offer a safe environment to volunteers wanting to invest in the life of an abandoned or orphaned baby. Run on Christian principles, we offer accommodation and transport facilities for a small fee to cover our overheads. An exciting and fulfilling opportunity for anyone who wants to witness firsthand the transition from the day our babies arrive, barely living and close to starvation, to the day they leave with their adoptive families - completely restored and beginning a brand new life with their forever families.

Year Founded: 1998

Shepherd's Keep is a Christian based organization. We do require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.