Active EDGESports Coaching and Community Work£ 665$ 951€ 739
How To Book
Send us an application form and we will contact you shortly.
Arrival Dates
What's Included
- The confidence that every effort will be made to ensure your safety and enjoyment during your stay
- Rapid pre-departure support and information
- Travel arrangements to and from the project (On allocated days)
- Accommodation
- Food
- Project related transport
- Thorough orientation to area and chosen project
- First day introduction and orientation to project and colleagues
- Project support and feedback sessions throughout your stay
- Assistance with optional activities and tours
- 24/7 emergency support
- Sim Card for your phone
- T-Shirt
- Community and Cultural Tour
- Post-project involvement and updates
What's Excluded
- Flights and Visas
- Travel insurance (necessity!)
- Excursions and optional activities
- Post placement transport
Prices
| 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| £ 665 | £ 1,071 | |
| $ 951 | $ 1,529 | |
| € 739 | € 1,189 |
Highlights
- Help EDGE of AFRICA with our community projects and in the afternoons, give the local children the chance to practise and develop their love of sports
- Make a real difference to the lives of children giving them opportunities they would never get without our involvement
- Experience many different community based programs and be part of a full, meaninful volunteer project
Program Summary
Get diverse experiences in a range of community projects splitting your time between inspiring disadvantaged children, organizing pre-school activities, teaching English and assisting with sports clinics in the afternoon. These active and non active volunteer projects will give you a well rounded South African Cultural experience!
By joining Active EDGE combination project volunteers support our ongoing community and sports volunteer projects and give priceless opportunites to the underpriviledged community.
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Skills Required
No experience is necessary and we accept volunteers from any background. Volunteers with a sports or community development background may consider joining this program for work related experience.
Volunteers should be physically fit and mentally positive!
No particular skills are requiried for this project however if you have any of the following backgrounds we have specific projects which would benefit:
- Sports Science
- Teaching
- Medical Experience
- Social Work
- TEFL Certificate
Volunteer Role
Volunteers are involved in various community and sports projects run by EDGE of AFRICA.
- Lesson Planning and Preparation for english workshops, litteracy and numeracy projects etc
- Fun activity planning for kids of all ages
- Making teaching tools and posters to aid lessons and donate to groups after workshops
- Development of future lesson plans
- Organising active sessions for young kids under 6
- Assisitng with our sports clinics at schools
- Introducing new sports to the kids
Location
The Garden Route is situated on the east coast of South Africa and is true to its name – being world famous for its diversity, beauty and mild climate. Spectacular scenery includes a pristine coastline, huge wetlands, salt marshes, rivers, mountains crowded closely to the shoreline, tall indigenous forests, vividly coloured wild flowers and the unique fynbos flora.
Projects are based in various areas of the Garden Route, including near the popular holiday destinations of Mossel Bay and Knysna. Both have all amenities that you will need and are situated along a picturesque coastline.
Accommodation
You will be based in simple, clean, dorm style accommodation at our cosy volunteers house, located in Knysna, as well as on-site at the various reserves and national parks. Private, twin or family rooms are available on request.
Should you wish to travel outside of the project during your stay, we will happily recommend safe, comfortable accommodation in the Garden Route.
Meals
All meals will be provided – all healthy, hearty food – some ready made and some do-it-yourself.
- Breakfast: Light selection of breads, cereals, fruits, tea, coffee and juice
- Lunch: Sandwiches, salads, pitas, bread rolls or wraps
- Dinner: A few ready cooked dinners and the rest left to your own tastes. All ingredients and menu plans will be provided.
You can expect a range of many different dishes. All meals are prepared according to your specific tastes as best as possible. Specific food requirements, however, are only subject to request.