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Teach Computer Literacy Volunteer Program
Cintsa, South Africa
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Volunteer Activities |
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Teach computer literacy to children at rural schools |
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Help create and implement art clubs, sports activities and community-based development initiatives |
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Teach environmental education with innovative & structured computer class modules |
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Assist with homework and after-school activities |
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| Volunteer Program at a Glance |
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Start Dates:
Any Monday of the year
Program Length:
Minimum: 4 weeks Maximum: 12 weeks |
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Program Cost:
4 weeks:
US $1860
Each additional week:
US $469
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Cost includes:
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Airport pick-up |
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In-depth orientation |
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In-country supervision and coordination |
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Professional, full-time project facilitators for planning and mentoring |
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Transport to and from projects |
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Accommodations |
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TV and DVD in volunteer house |
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3 meals daily |
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Free use of canoes and boogie boards |
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Volunteer donation to program |
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Internet, fax and phone facilities (reduced rates for volunteers) |
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Surfboard hire and surf school offered at reduced rate |
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Schedule:
Volunteers typically work mornings, Monday to Friday, at your appointed school. After lunch you have a few hours free time before an afternoon activity such as sports or homework club. Weekends are available for free time, including activities and excursions that our program coordinator can help you plan.
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Requirements:
Volunteers must be 18 or older. Computer literacy placements require basic computer skills and the ability to work in a highly motivated team to allow maximum benefit to the project objectives. |
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What Volunteers Can Do: |
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Working in six rural schools in the small village of Cintsa, volunteers on this program will bring computer literacy into the classroom, teaching basic computer skills to children from kindergarten to high school. Volunteers also teach environmental education through computer courses, using innovative and structured teaching modules designed by our project facilitators. Outside of the classroom, volunteers can help coordinate and participate in sports, arts and other extracurricular activities. As a volunteer with this program, you can make a dramatic impact on the educational and career opportunities for rural children in South Africa, helping them compete in an increasingly technological world. |
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Why Volunteer in South Africa? |
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With lush dune forest, warm blue water and miles of unspoiled beach, the rugged and beautiful Wild Coast of South Africa's East Cape leaves little to be desired. South Africa is one of Africa's most stable countries and offers an array of tourist opportunities. Unfortunately, the long history of apartheid still looms over the nation and vast income disparity remains. Under the apartheid government, many rural regions were intentionally left underdeveloped and lacking access to effective education and equal opportunities, providing a needy labor pool from which the dominant white economic sector could draw. These areas, including the Wild Coast, still lack many basic resources. Working with local children on our Teach Computer Literacy Program, you can make an important difference for the future of these kids and the region. |
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South Africa Teach Computer Literacy Program Goals: |
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The major goal of the Teach Computer Literacy Program is to equip young learners with basic computer skills to help them succeed in a modern world. The program works to teach computer literacy through an environmental topic, providing a fun, informative way to teach children about caring for and protecting their natural resources for the future. Volunteers will not only teach the kids important skills but will also instill confidence and respect as role models and mentors. |
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Airport Pickup and Orientation: |
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Volunteers will be met at the airport by a driver and taken to Cintsa (an hour's drive). An orientation will take place before volunteers are placed into the project for their school responsibilities.
Topics and activities covered in orientation:
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Understanding South Africa — Socio–political and historical developments |
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Culture and traditions — what to be aware of in your placement |
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Project overview by facilitating team |
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Teaching methodology |
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Lesson preparation and delivery |
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Visit to the schools for practical introduction to the labs and systems |
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Transportation: |
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Airport pick-up is provided. Transportation to and from the project site will be provided daily. |
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Accommodations: |
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Volunteers will stay in volunteer lodgings in the quaint seaside village of Cintsa East. Volunteers will be staying in shared accommodation (two or three to a room) in nice houses overlooking the beach and lagoon. Both houses are within a few minutes walk of the beach and you will have access to canoes, boogie boards and beach accessories. Accommodations have most modern conveniences (including daily visits from the monkeys)! |
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Meals: |
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3 meals are served per day. Vegetarians can be accommodated at all times. |
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In-Country Support: |
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Volunteers are provided with a personalized 24/7 support person during your time in South Africa. |
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South Africa Excursions: |
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Volunteers are encouraged to travel on weekends, and the program staff will assist in making travel plans and reservations. There are also lots of activities to do around the area. Some examples are:
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Buccaneers Weekender |
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Spend the weekend at one of the area's favorite backpacker hostel hotspots – party by night and spend your days relaxing on the beach or at the pool. |
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The Transkei Wild Coast Weekender |
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Experience the rural lifestyles of the amaXhosa people as you journey along one of
South Africa's most remote coastlines. |
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Hogsback in the Amathola Mountains |
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Regarded as South Africa's "Little Switzerland", you can wander through
indigenous forests and swim beneath crystal waterfalls. |
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Cape Town |
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Fly to Cape Town, regarded as one of the most scenic cities in the world. Shark
cage dive, visit Robben Island, walk up Table Mountain or enjoy a night out on the town. |
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Addo Elephant Park and the Sunshine Coast |
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Enjoy an awesome outing to one of South Africa's most interesting reserves for
elephant enthusiasts and explore the rocky shores and beaches of the Sunshine Coast. |
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Insurance for Volunteers: |
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BridgeVolunteers provides emergency travel insurance for participants. For more information, please read our Insurance page. |
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