Kitesurfing Community Program

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks

Description: Do you have a love for the sun, the sea and sports?

Kitesurfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Kite beach in Table View, is one of the 'Mecca's' for all kitesurfers, from beginners to the pro kitesurfers.

In South Africa poverty is a reality. There are a number of townships in close proximity to Table View. Children from these townships, many with great promise, spend their weekends in the townships surrounded by bad elements and the negative influences of peer pressure.

You can teach an underprivileged child how to swim and kitesurf and to enjoy the sea! A volunteer will become a mentor for a child and will teach the child how to swim, the basics of kitesurfing and how to work with the equipment.

If you have no idea how to kitesurf, you will learn the skills of this wonderful sport at Kite Beach. After finishing training, the child will receive a card allowing him or her to help other tourists and kitesurfers with setting up their equipment and watching over their belongings. This will create a weekend job for the child and a chance for them to get involved in kitesurfing. Who knows, the kid you teach may become the next world champ?

Highlights:
* Work on the beach in the sun with the children
* Cape point / wine route tour
* Helping a child stay out of the township and get involved in sport.

Qualifications: No experience is necessary. Qualified kitesurfers will receive a discount off their package.

Cost in US$: 300

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: An independent thinker looking to influence a child's life in a positive way. People with a zest for life and an out-going personality.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network

Saltycrax Backpackers and Adventures's Mission Statement: We strive to ensure all guests have a great experience while they are with us. All our programs are run as non profit and donations are given directly to the organisation. Volunteer programs are run to fulfill a much needed position. Tours are small and intimate ensuring everyone enjoys their time.

Year Founded: 2004