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Package ID: 1848 |
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| Sinethemba Street Kids |
Work in a youth development project for homeless & disadvantaged kids between the ages of 4 and 20. In the picturesque township of Kayalethu, this project aims to give them a second chance in life!
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Highlights
* Be a mentor for kids between the ages of 4 and 18 and youth up to 25 with problem backgrounds
* Teach the kids and youth literacy and numeracy and other important skills
* Make a difference to the lives of the street children and show them that someone cares
* Immerse yourself in a vibey, friendly and safe South African township
* Learn about African culture and customs from the local Xhosa and Zulu residents
Program Summary
"SINETHEMBA- we have hope!" Is a youth development program run for kids and disadvantaged youth between the ages of 6 and 25. These children no-longer go to school for various reasons. Some of them have problem families and no homes- they live on the street and in the hope to find money and food. This centre was established in order to keep the kids occupied and off the street, to give them a second chance in life by providing education opportunities, skills training and daily meals and showers.
Who Should Apply
People who enjoy working with children and youth and don’t mind working in a relatively non-structured program which changes according to the needs of the children. Volunteers also need to be able to deal with the constant attention that the kids require on a daily basis
Skills Required
Apart from a positive, open minded enthusiasm…not much!. You should love working with childern and should have an interest in new cultures & the environment as well as working with communities in a third world country.
Useful Skills: We realize that each volunteer that joins us has different skills and varying specialties to offer. Should you feel that you can contribute beyond our itinerary, please inform us so we can use your skills accordingly. (For example art and drama is always needed as is subject knowledge such as maths and literacy education).
Volunteer Role
Volunteers fit into the time table structured by the project manager and other volunteers. This includes sports education, art, literacy and other basic subjects etc. However, volunteers do have opportunities to start projects themselves and often, when other staff are otherwise occupied, volunteers need to take initiative to sit down with the kids and work with them on individual levels. This could be a reading lesson, physical education, cooking or simply a friendly chat to show you care and encourage the kids.
Location
Knysna is known as the Heart of the Garden Route. It is situated on the coast approximately 550 km north of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The projects are in and around the Knysna area on the beaches and wetlands and in the forests, and in Kayelethu which is about a five minute drive from Knysna. Kayelethu is an informal township – alive with African culture!
OPTIONAL TRIPS TO ADDO NATIONAL PARK, STORMS RIVER AND BLOUKRAANS BUNGEE
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