Language school Cape Town, EC

The programme:
The programme starts with a course of a minimum of 4 weeks at the EC language school, which will allow you to achieve a B1 level in English, since you need to be able to communicate with other people on-site. Once you have acquired the language skills that are required to get involved in the voluntary work programme, you will begin the second part of the programme, which may last from 4 weeks to 6 months. On average, the participants spend 8 to 12 weeks working as volunteers. Transport to the place of work is not included and the participants are required to pay an amount of ZAR 300 (approx. CHF 33.- / € 27.-) per week to the school for transport.

A few examples of voluntary work in Cape Town:

St-Joseph’s Home for children affected by chronic diseases
In the afternoon, you will assist and take care of the children (reading, games, assistance with homework) who attend classes in the home in the morning.
4 weeks to 6 months. Schedule to be discussed on-site.
 
Red Cross Hospital
Assisting the children according to the instructions given by the nursing staff. You will follow a compulsory half day induction course at the beginning of the voluntary work.
4 weeks to 6 months, all year round. Schedule to be discussed on-site.
 
Daily training of young football players in their schools
This playful training takes place after classes. Every afternoon, you will assist the teacher in supervising the football training. On Fridays, matches will be played at the school. Positions as a coach, match assistant or as a photographer may be proposed to the volunteers.  
4 weeks to 6 months, all year round. Schedule to be discussed on-site.
 
Gardening in a clinic for AIDS patients
Patients grow vegetables which they eat or sell to earn a little money. Assistance with gardening, taking care of the plants, fundraising and marketing.
4 weeks to 6 months, all year round. Schedule to be discussed on-site.
 
Programme requirements :
-      Minimum age : 18 years
-      Résumé and questionnaire duly completed in English
-      Cover letter indicating the preferred field of activity and the volunteer's ambitions.
-      Tourist visa for up to three months, possibility to extend it on-site.