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Surfing and Sports education in Cape Town, South Africa
Location: South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Please visit the website for upcoming start dates
66 Long Wharf Suite 562 Boston, MA 02110 United States
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Phone: +1 888 653 6028
Fax: +1 617 674 2109
Description
Volunteers will be teaching children to surf in conjunction with coaching a range of different sports including football, netball, cricket, tennis, athletics and rugby in townships that surround the beautiful city of Cape Town. The aim is for you to assist teachers and GVI staff to run sports lessons at the schools in the township during the mornings and to give surf and environmental and beach conservation education to the students and orphans in our surf club in the afternoons. This GVI volunteer program runs in conjunction with community leaders and teachers from the communities. Without this program or volunteer assistance, the children would not have the opportunity to take part in such a variety of sports activities and events, due to lack of equipment, skills and supervision within the township.
Volunteers will have time off at weekends to enjoy the local area and relax. Organised side trips are available - wine tasting trip, wildlife safari and a Cape Town Cultural and Activity Weekend.
Highlights
- Work and live in an attractive coastal village close to Cape Town and Stellenbosch, with direct exposure to local culture and communities
- Optional side trips are available to Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point and Penguins
- Cape Town wildlife safari
- Wine tasting in Stellenbosh winelands
- Easy access to the Garden Route
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
Check out our website for information.
Cost Include Description:
- Food
- Accommodation
- Transfer to project site
- GVI's Pre-departure support and discounted services
- 24 hour emergency phone
- 24 hour in-country support
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- childcare/children
- English teaching
- popular education
- sports
- teaching
- volunteering
Age Range
over 18This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
Participants Travel to South Africa
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
Typically The Application Process Time is
1-2 weeksGVI's Mission Statement
Global Vision International aims to promote the advancement of sustainable development through the creation of partnerships, promotion of local and global education, opportunities and via direct financial support. GVI remains committed to its local partners by ensuring they receive full credit for any research undertaken or achievements reached.
Year Founded
1998
