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| TEACH DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS IN CAPE TOWN |
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Assist in a school in Cape Town that has many children from previously disadvantaged backgrounds and poorer parts of the community. The majority of the children come from townships in the surrounding area and exposure to volunteers from around the world benefits them hugely. You can teach English and language enrichment, as well as coaching Sports, teaching Music, Art or any other subject that you have particular knowledge in. Read about how they’re using gardening as a learning tool at the Junior School
PROJECT OVERVIEW Your help with these children is appreciated by everyone, but mostly by the children! General facilities at the schools are somewhat limited although the school does have computer facilities and would also very much appreciate the help of volunteers with computer experience!
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN FROM DOING THIS PROJECT:
An exciting, never-to-be-forgotten adventure into
Africa and the many diverse cultures in South Africa
The enormous satisfaction of helping disadvantaged children and
knowing that you made a difference to them.
New skills, more confidence, a greater understanding
of a different culture, invaluable personal and professional
development.
An entry on your CV or résumé that will put you head
and shoulders above most others in the job market
And best of all ... an unforgettable experience!
“I loved the teachers and the children there, and felt very much at
home. Teaching art in afternoons was excellent, I loved having the
freedom and responsibility of looking after my own class and arranging
the lessons myself, planning and providing lessons and materials that
otherwise the children wouldn’t have access to."
Hannah Cooke SCHOOL TERMS IN SOUTH AFRICA: Term 1: 18th Jan – 30th Mar Term 2: 10th April – 22nd June Term 3: 16th July – 28th Sept Term 4: 8th Oct – 7th Dec Teaching assistance is not available during school holidays, so if
you're planning to participate in a placement, please take the above
school term dates into account when planning the timing of your project.
On the other hand, if a holiday falls during your proposed placement,
you could use this time to do any independent travelling and
sightseeing. This is the choice that most of our volunteers make to gain
some additional experience and knowledge of the region or, indeed, the
country.
If you're a little unsure about the idea
of standing in front of a class and teaching, you can,
before you leave, enroll in an
intensive open teacher training course (optional) to help you teach if you
have no previous experience and would like to gain a little
teaching knowledge.
Nervous about going somewhere new?
Or about teaching?
Read
Adrian Tate's description
of his arrival
in South Africa to teach Sports. ADDITIONAL
ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO WHILE ON THIS PROJECT: |
Enhance your Programme with some exciting activities:
Click here
to see the Teaching in Cape Town Gallery
Got any questions? Please email us: |
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| ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL | |
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Nestled under the mountain near the
city, is the trendy and arty suburb of Observatory, the student Mecca of Cape
Town. We have chosen this location as an accommodation base and make use of 33
South Backpackers Lodge, where you will be staying. It’s distance from the
projects, safety conscious attitude and very friendly staff make this the ideal
home away from home.
TRAVEL:
Support & Backup:
To read about the excellent Support
& Backup we provide before you leave and during
your programme,
please click here. |
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