Overview
Orphanage Volunteer Program in Cape Town, South Africa

Situated just outside Stellenbosch and 45 minutes from Cape Town is a township where there is a orphanage for children who are in desperate need of educational enhancement. This volunteer program involves providing a safe, fun and creative environment for these children, giving them the opportunity to develop to their full potential. You will be involved in planning and implementing a program which uses, educational games, song and dance, arts and crafts, gross and fine motor co-ordination and story telling to allow these children to have fun while learning and developing at the same time.

Other training options available at this location include a short-term community development internship.

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It was extremely safe and GVI staff were very friendly and welcoming! I had a great time working with the children and GVI staff were excellent in helping me organize side-trips.

Leah Butler, Canadian Volunteer

What Difference Does This Project Make?

GVI have paired up with a small but rapidly expanding children's home that caters for orphaned children. GVI are designing and running an educational program to be implemented by GVI volunteers. Before we started, no such program existed. There is a desperate need at the home for extra hands and skills to help deliver and run these educational activities for the children.

Highlights

Volunteer and live in an attractive coastal village close to Cape Town and Stellenbosch, with direct exposure to local culture and communities. Optional side trips are available to Robben Island, Table Mountain, Cape Point and Penguins, Cape Town wildlife safari, wine tasting in Stellenbosh. For those travelling onwards there is easy access to the Garden Route and cheap domestic flights to Kruger National park from Cape Town.

Location

Gordons Bay is a picturesque coastal village nestled at the foot of the Hottentot Hollands Mountain Range, just outside Stellenbosch and 45 minutes from Cape Town. The area is home to beautiful swimming beaches, magnificent wine farms and popular restaurants and bars. Gordons Bay is also the beginning of the scenic and well-known Garden Route, making this the perfect base to explore the best sites and activities the Cape has to offer.

Field Conditions

Your accommodation will be in modern apartments with typically no more than 4 people per room and within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants. There is electricity, hot and cold showers, and flushing toilets. Access to the internet is available nearby. Food is simple and nutritional and will be prepared for you each day.