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GYC3298 - Kurland Village Community Project Country: South Africa Cost: £600.00 Please note: All our rates include your return transfer and pick up from airport, all accommodation for the duration of your placement, all meals and placement activities. We are a fully bonded agent through IATA; in conjunction with South Africa Airways we can offer some fantastic rates on international airfare. Cost Includes: The price includes accommodation, food and pickup from airport but does not include flight, insurance, kit or visas     Duration: 2 weeks (4/8 weeks) Company Rep Nearby: All the time 0845 344 7511 or

 

	This placement would suit... Qualified teachers or those with an interest in teaching are welcome as are volunteers to lead extra-mural activities, in administrative support in the library and project room, as well as with leading environmental education outings. Kurland Village Community project is a community-focused organisation that aims to harness the energies of the international volunteer movement to support the development of independent and sustainable projects that respond to the identified needs of under-privileged communities, assisting them in the enhancement of existing skills and the acquisition of new expertise to sustain and further such projects, thereby promoting the development of fully fledged, well-informed, productive citizens in democratic South Africa." This community placement offers volunteers a unique opportunity to experience the colour and benefits of African life and learn from locals and other volunteers alike. Unlike the majority of volunteer organisations, the project is based in the country you volunteer in, providing vital on-site support and guidance that is tailored to the specific issues of life in South Africa. It also means we have a direct involvement with you throughout your stay and, with the project forming a key part of the local community, we have close contacts with other local businesses and organisations in the area, allowing us to provide you with excellent opportunities and discounts on many local attractions - including Ocean Safaris, Monkeyland and the world's highest bungee jump at Bloukrans Bridge. Your teaching project at Kurland will see you heavily involved with all aspects of community programmes. The time spent teaching is obviously limited to the school and crèche opening hours and some days will be spent getting involved in various other projects. The school where you will be assisting is a short-staffed school within the Kurland Community which caters for approximately 570 scholars aged 7 - 14, the school has a high student/teacher ratio with some classes of up to 40 scholars. Extra mural and sporting activities always benefit from additional input. English is taught to all the children from an early age and so the majority of children can at least understand English, if not speak the language fluently. These children, aged between 7 & 15, are in desperate need of personal assistance in their primary and tertiary education development, so you will be making a positive difference to the development of this community. Teaching English as a second language to improve literacy amongst the broader community is always in need of ongoing support. Adult and youth groups make use of this input. You can also spend time at the Crags School every afternoon coaching and playing sport with the school children. Worldwide Experience and our volunteers make every effort to uplift the community so a portion of the funds raised goes to purchasing sports equipment, clothing and maintaining the fields. This truly is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference!!! What our users say: "These kids are a pleasure to work with and grateful for anything." "They're all really well behaved and keen to learn, but are almost impossible to keep still, puts us all to shame that's for sure." 0845 344 7511 Worldwide Experience offers volunteers a unique conservation opportunity to work on some of Southern Africa's premier private game reserves or leading marine ocean research projects. A conservation placement is the ultimate life changing experience gives you the chance to give something back and make a difference to the natural environment.