Surfing School South Africa
South Africa
- Cape Town:
Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months and 7-12 months
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Description:
This excellent program gives volunteers the chance to live and work in one of the most beautiful parts of Africa whilst giving under privileged children the much-needed opportunity to enjoy learning how to surf and enjoy beach life in a safe environment. You don't need to be a Surf Dude to apply, just have bags of enthusiasm and energy and want to bring a smile and new experience to some of the worlds poorest children. Full training will be given.
Highlights:
Upon arrival in Cape Town, you will be met at the airport by one of our team members and taken to the project. During the first week you will receive your induction. You will find out about the area, good places to visit and get taken on a free orientation adventure around Cape Town. During your stay you will be assisting in: Teaching the less fortunate and underprivileged how to surf Monday to Friday. Volunteers are needed for surf instruction and various activities including caring for surfing equipment and taking bookings at the lodge/hostel. There will also be chances to get involved in various other community outreach projects that the Lodge operates. You will also have the opportunity to get involved at the dynamic hostel and gain experience in the tourist Industry, whilst having the chance to meet other travellers from all over the World and work with other volunteers as a team. The day starts with a free breakfast between 8:00-9:30 and then follows with teaching children on the beach how to surf and play safe in the ocean. In your spare time you can relax on the beach, visit the waterslides on the beach front, play mini golf, hike up the mountain to see the caves/waterfalls, visit the penguins, go on a wine tour, experience cape towns wildlife, go for a paddle ski on the river, cycle around the village or simply relax at the lodge.
Qualifications:
- No specific skills or qualifications are necessary, as volunteers will receive full training.
- Minimum age - 18 years
- Reasonable fitness required.
- Police check required.
- International volunteers are welcome.
Cost in US$: From 400 GBP
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- childcare/children
- community centers
- culture
- eco-tourism
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- education
- social services, social work
- sports
- tourism
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- volunteer management
- volunteering
- water
- youth
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This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
Participants Travel to South Africa
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Other
- Phone Interview
Post-Program Services Include:
- Exit Debriefing Abroad
- Alumni Network
- Job and Internship Network
WAVA's Mission Statement: "WAVA" means Work & Volunteer Abroad. Our origins lie in a department created in 2006 at Twin Group, a prestigious provider of educational, training and employment opportunities for individuals from around the world.
Established in January 2010, we are a fresh, independent company, using the trading name WAVA and a brand new logo, inspired by the values of travel: opportunity, adventure, emotion, sharing, learning and seeing.
But we're not just about seeing. We're also about doing.
We specialise in offering life-changing opportunities to travellers for whom seeing is not enough. We offer three broad types of travelling experiences:
Volunteering on projects in developing countries
Internships in professional environments around the world
Seasonal paid working holidays in developed economies
We make these experiences possible through solid partnerships with highly reputable local providers.
Year Founded: 2010
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