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Teach Preschool Volunteer Program

Cintsa, South Africa
 
 
 
  Comments from our Volunteers  
  Kathryn Gilmore, USA
"I returned to the U.S. on Sunday and am already trying to figure out how I can return to Africa. I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT! What an amazing country and incredible people. And the organization is top-notch. My time in Zambia was the best of my life."		  
   
Volunteer Activities
Lead games and activities in a supportive team-teaching environment
Give one-on-one mentorship and tutoring to the children
Read and play with the children
Assist the class teacher in preparing weekly activities
Prepare wall displays of the children's work
 
Volunteer Program at a Glance
  Start Dates:
2-week placement: March 15th, September 20th
4-week placement: January 18th, February 1st and 15th, March 1st, April 12th, April 26th, May 3rd and 17th, July 12th, August 2nd, 16th and 30th, September 6th, October 11th, November 11th.
6-week placement: January 18th, February 1st and 15th, April 12th and 26th, May 3rd and 17th, July 12th, August 2nd and 16th, October 11th and November 11th.
*Additional 2-week start dates and 3-week placements may be arranged.

Program Length:
Minimum: 2 weeks Maximum: 3 months		 Program Cost:
2 weeks
US $1467
4 weeks
US $2309
6 weeks
US $3109
Cost includes:
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Accommodations
Orientation and overnight cultural tour
3 meals daily
Daily transportation to program site
Schedule:
Volunteers will work in the mornings and/or afternoons, 5 days a week. The exact hours and details of your day will be decided during the volunteer orientation. Schedules vary depending on program needs, and volunteers should remain flexible.
 Requirements:
A minimum age of 18 is required for all volunteer placements. Early childhood teaching experience or educational background would be of benefit to the volunteer, but is not essential. Volunteers must have excellent English language skills and the desire to work with children from 2 to 6 years old.		  
 
   
What Volunteers Can Do:
  Volunteers in the South Africa Teach Preschool Program will provide education and mentorship to disadvantaged children in the community of Chintsa. Volunteers will work in a supportive and professional team-teaching environment leading games, activities, and lessons every morning. Volunteers also have the option of working at the school in the afternoons and providing one-on-one mentorship to individual students. By participating in this program, volunteers will provide extraordinary learning opportunities for children living in poverty in South Africa.
   
Why Volunteer in South Africa?
  Located at the southern tip of Africa, South Africa is renowned for its long coastline, varied landscapes, and diverse culture. Yet South Africa suffers from innumerable social and political challenges. The poverty and crime that plagues the country's rural communities affects the development of its children; thus, a quality education is the best way to drive positive change in these children's lives. Unfortunately this is not an easy task, particularly as funding and resources for education are lacking in rural communities.  The enthusiasm and energy of international volunteers is needed in order to give these children the educational opportunities they deserve.
   
South Africa Teach Preschool Program Goals:
  The goal of this program is to provide a productive preschool environment for a select group of children who come from a very poor and rural area of Chintsa, South Africa.  The program's philosophy is that the most effective way to drive positive change in South Africa is to ensure that children receive a good quality and continuous education, from preschool to matriculation. Volunteers will contribute to this goal by providing support and assistance in a local preschool. Volunteers can teach English, lead arts and crafts activities, and play games with the children. The volunteers' presence makes a huge difference, which can clearly be seen in the smiles on the children's faces!
 
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