Sports Volunteering in South Africa
Location: South Africa: Knynsa
Program Duration: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Throughout the year
Call Us
Phone: (+27) 44 382 0122
Fax: (+27) 86 615 1857
Description
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 opportunities to the underprivileged community.
Highlights
Help Edge of Africa with our community projects and in the afternoons, give the local children the chance to practice 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, meaningful volunteer project.
Travel Types
- Soccer/Football
- Sports
- Student Tours
- Surfing
- Volunteering
Qualifications
* 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 required 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
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
1,115
Cost Include Description:
* 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
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Counseling
- Festivals
- Sports
- Street Kids
- Teaching
- Youth
- Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
Volunteers with a sports or community development background may consider joining this program for work related experience.Age Range
18+This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Dormitory
- Group living
Participants Travel to South Africa
Independently or in Groups
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 weekEdge of Africa's Mission Statement
EDGE of AFRICA combines visiting the breathtaking, malaria-free Garden Route with an authentic African experience for volunteers, gap year students and interns of all ages and nationalities. Privately operating without any official funding, we offer safe, sustainable wildlife, environmental, sports, medical and community projects all either self-initiated within existing organisations or independently established by our team. Volunteers are exposed to the colourful heritage, cultures and traditions our country offers, while actually making a tangible difference in the lives we touch.
Year Founded
2007
