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Surf Outreach Programme - Development School

24 a Hastings Road
Muizenberg
Cape Town
Cape Town, Western Cape 7945
South Africa
Phone: 079 138 6116

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Surf Outreach Programme

  South Africa
  • Cape Town: 
  • Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: any date

Description: Volunteer in South Africa, make a difference to many childrens and adult's lives whilst enjoying a full african experience, making new friends and helping the less priveleged by teaching them new skills. Put a smile on many peoples faces: 'change someones life'

Come and join our Volunteers in Cape Town, South Africa and make a difference...

This consists of the following:

* Teaching the less fortunate and underprivileged how to surf 2 to 3 times a week.
(No specific qualifications are necessary, as volunteers will be trained in these specific areas.)

* Surf instruction and various activities including caring for surfing equipment.

* There will also be opportunities to get involved in various other community outreach projects that the Lodge operates.

* You will also have the opportunity to get involved at our Dynamic Hostel and Gain Experience in the Tourist Industry 2-3 times a week, whilst having the chance to meet other travellers from all over the World and work with other Volunteers as a team (this is optional)

Objectives of the Surf School:

* To run a learn to surf school for Children that are less privileged and create a learn to Surf atmosphere for the children, and also to create a Surfers Corner feel on the beach

* To run fitness on the beach, with warm ups and then teach surfing skills - standing up on the surf board and riding the waves

* To teach the children new skills

* To create free fun for the children

* To give the children something to do after school

* To encourage children to interact with Others and Enjoy Muizenberg Beach

* To provide Community Work in Muizenberg

Surf Outreach Programme

Highlights:
Whats included in the package:
* Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off.
* A free basic breakfast to get you started for the day (Toast, Cereal, Fruit)
* A welcome brief from a member of the Abreakaway team.
* A Welcome Pack complete with many useful items that will help you settle in and an opportunity to let your friends and family know you have arrived safely.
* A South African T-Shirt from Abreakaway.
* A night out at Mama Africa: See the Africans Dancing!
* Accommodation at the Surf School House in Muizenberg for the duration of your project.
* Use of Surf School wetsuits and equipment.
* Advice and support from our experienced team during your stay. Our free booking service for any Tours/ Activity you wish to do in your spare time.
* A full-day Peninsula tour which includes lunch, visits to Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Point, Simon's Town, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and much more. An incredible day rich with history and some of the world's most beautiful scenery.

Qualifications: No Qualifications are neccasary, you only need to know how to swim or surf, be friendly and have the enthusiasm to teach the less Priveleged children. The work is very rewarding, you will learn how to surf and learn how to teach others, whilst putting smiles on many childrens faces.

Languages :
  • English
  • Cost in US$: 450

    Cost Include Description:

    $450 = 2 weeks free board at our lovely Volunteer House(dorm style), free Breakfast, Use of surf equipment and Volunteer gear, orientation around Cape Town, airport Pick up

    $750 = 4 weeks free board at our lovely Volunteer House(dorm style), free Breakfast, Use of surf equipment and Volunteer gear, orientation around Cape Town, airport Pick up

    $950 = 6 weeks free board at our lovely Volunteer House(dorm style), free Breakfast, Use of surf equipment and Volunteer gear, orientation around Cape Town, airport Pick up

    $1200 = 8 weeks free board at our lovely Volunteer House(dorm style), free Breakfast, Use of surf equipment and Volunteer gear, orientation around Cape Town, airport Pick up

    Salary / Pay: You will gain experience in teaching Surfing, and you will have the opportunity to learn to surf.

    Experience Required: no

    Volunteer Types :
  • athletics
  • building schools
  • childcare/children
  • community centers
  • community development
  • community health
  • community organizing
  • culture
  • environment
  • health
  • health care
  • homelessness
  • marketing
  • orphans
  • public speaking coordination
  • research
  • small business development
  • sports
  • street kids
  • tourism
  • volunteer management
  • volunteering
  • water
  • youth development
  • youth ministry
  • Typical Volunteer: Our Typical Volunteer loves the beach and being out-doors, loves teaching and interacting with children,and being part of a surf team and meeting others. We often get Volunteers that want to learn to surf and want to become more sporty.. Come and join the team, its well worth it...and good fun, you'l learn how to surf, or improve your surfing skills.

    Age Range: 18-49 years old

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

    Typical Living Arrangements :
  • Group living
  • Participants Travel to South Africa Independently Or in Groups

    Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 1-10

    Application Process Involves:

    • Other
    • Written Application

    Year Founded: 2008

     



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