Boomers Abroad

Description

This is a project set up specifically and exclusively for anyone over 30 years of age. The activities have been chosen to deliver sustainable change whilst providing you with the opportunity to share your knowledge, skills and experiences with young people in the Zulu heartland.

Volunteers will be living in the heart of a Big 5 Game Reserve! Surrounding the stunning Thanda Game Reserve are rural communities spread over a wide area, with many children and young adults in need of education and support. There are some local creches which provide a place for children to go, many of whom are affected by HIV and AIDS. These places have little or no resources for play or education, even though the local volunteer teachers try their best to make do with what they have. Our aim is to assist the teachers by helping with basic learning, fun activities and lots of play for the children - in some places there are as many as 70 energetic children to be looked after! Volunteers play a huge part in this assistance and form special bonds with the children and teachers. We also help with development initiatives, identified and run by members of the community, including chicken farming to raise funds for needy families, farming to encourage healthy living, refurbishment of important community buildings and supporting a Youth Club for disadvantaged teenagers and young adults. This project, with its adorable children, offers the chance to support community members who want to develop sustainable change initiatives. To inspire young men and women to make a difference is truly a life changing experience.