You’ll arrive on Sunday, and have a day to relax and settle into your new surroundings.  Time zones are not too much of an issue here, as there’s only a 2 hour difference between the UK and Cape Town.

Weekly Schedule

On the first day of your volunteering placement, you will meet the local staff you’ll be working with and get a little introduction to the school and how it works. Thereafter, you will start with your regular volunteering day.

Typical working hours will be from 08:00 am – 15:00 pm and your tasks and responsibilities during this time will include:

• Assisting with supervision in the classroom
• Supervising the children during playtime & reporting any incidents to the teachers
• Assist teachers coaching sports after school
• Individual one to one assistance
• Supervision during school outings

Evenings and Weekends

Once your day of childcare volunteering is over, you can choose to explore the area or simply relax with your new-found friends back at your accommodation. Many of our volunteers enjoy mixing with their new volunteer friends during the week and plan their weekend adventures as they go!

Places to Visit

Cape Town, the famous port city of South Africa, lies at the foot of Table Mountain. Whilst a small city, Cape Town boasts an impressive array of natural landmarks and sight-seeing activities. Here’s our top five:

• Table Mountains by arial Cable Car
• Drive to Chapman’s Peak
• Victoria and Alfred Waterfront
• Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
• Cape Point Nature Reserve

Please note:
Cost of transport to project locations is not included, but will usually be around £1.50 per day. Additional excursions to sightseeing areas must be arranged separately and are not included in the programme.

This schedule can be changed depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances.

Cape Town, the famous port city of South Africa, lies at the foot of Table Mountain and boasts a wealth of culture and natural landmarks. There is so much to do here when your day of volunteering is done, such as hiking, trekking, shopping, and checking out the fantastic aquariums – or even a penguin colony! It’s all there for you to discover during your time here in Cape Town as a Teaching Volunteer!

About the Accommodation

You’ll have a really comfortable stay at our Volunteer Centre. The accommodation comprises male/female dorm rooms with shared bathrooms, a communal living room and dining room.

In addition, there’s also a BBQ area and a swimming pool – perfect for relaxing and socialising with your new friends!

If you’re here on your own, don’t worry! There are staff on-site 7 days a week to help you. Also, wifi is available in communal areas of the volunteer house so you can catch up with friends and family and share your stories with them!

Food 

There are two mini-kitchens to cook in should the mood take you, and there’s plenty of storage for your own food. However, all meals are provided at the accommodation, prepared by our super cook! Meals – typically western, are served 3 times a day Monday to Friday, with breakfast consisting of tea, coffee, toast, fruit, and cereal.

Lunch can range from sandwiches taken along to the volunteer project, to salad and Pasta. (And of course, you can make your own if you wish).

Finally, your evening meal will likely include potato, pasta, rice, meat and vegetables. Our volunteers love braai nights (BBQ) at the weekends, when they prepare and cook their own food together in the sunshine!

Facilities

You’ll find a few small local stores that sell snacks, drinks, and any basic supplies you might need during your stay. ATM’s, banks, shops, and a local pharmacy are all nearby.

As mentioned, the volunteer accommodation has Wi-Fi in communal areas. However, if you are here for longer, we recommend bringing an unlocked mobile phone. Thereafter, the local team will help you to buy a local SIM card.

Transportation

Transportation is available to all surrounding areas. However, transport costs are not included in the programme and extra provision must be made for your excursions.