Build Our Schools
Many of the schools in South Africa's townships are in an extremely poor condition and this does not provide a safe or inviting place for children to learn. Help us renovate schools to provide a safe and fun learning environment for the young students and give them a chance for a better education. Through this volunteer initiative you will make a real impact on underpriviliged South African communities.
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Projects
Preschool Visual Upliftment
Education is the key to developing underprivileged communities, through this project we are able to make schools in poorer areas look and feel like a better place to learn.
Construction & Maintenance
Assist with manual labour to make local schools a safe environment for disadvantaged children to learn in. Volunteer work may include digging, plastering walls, putting up shelves and clearing of debris.

Development of Educational Resources
Help develop fun and educational resources to assist with the education of local children. Many of the preschools do not have teaching resources and through this project volunteers have the opportunity to provide a new and fun way for children to learn!
Knysna
, South Africa

Knysna is based in one of the most beautiful parts of South Africa. Stunning views, impressive mountain passes, lush green forests and white sandy beaches.
Knysna itself is nestled on the shores of the Knysna estuary - or Knysna Lagoon, as it is more commonly know. It's the most biologically diverse estuary in South Africa and home to the Knysna Seahorse, the most threatened seahorse species in the world. Knysna is also an avenue to the Tsitsikamma Forest, which stretches from just west of George to the Tsitsikamma River near Humansdorp. This indigenous forest is home to numerous fauna and flora. The forest also houses the worlds's most southerly elephants. Sadly, with only a handful of elephants left, the forset elephants are rapidly becoming part of Knysna's history, rather that Knysna's nature.
Timetable
| AM | PM | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Free Day | Free Day |
| Monday | Visual Upliftment | Development of Educational Resources |
| Tuesday | Construction & Maintenance | Visual Upliftment |
| Wednesday | Visual Upliftment | Construction & Maintenance |
| Thursday | Construction & Maintenance | Construction & Maintenance |
| Friday | Development of Educational Resources | Cultural Activity |
| Saturday | Excursion | Excursion |
Pricing
» What does my fee include?| 2 weeks | $1,390 | £869 | R10,428 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | $2,350 | £1,469 | R17,628 |
| 6 weeks | $3,320 | £2,075 | R24,900 |
| 8 weeks | $4,289 | £2,681 | R32,172 |
| +1 week | $485 | £303 | R3,636 |
Arrival dates
» Volunteering with EDGEJune 2013 | Sat, 1 Sat, 15 Sat, 29 |
|---|---|
July 2013 | Sat, 13 Sat, 27 |
August 2013 | Sat, 10 Sat, 24 |
September 2013 | Sat, 7 Sat, 21 |
October 2013 | Sat, 5 Sat, 19 |
November 2013 | Sat, 2 Sat, 16 Sat, 30 |
December 2013 | Sat, 7 Sat, 14 |

