South Africa Surf and Community Volunteers
Location: South Africa: Cape Town (Kaapstad)
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May 2, 16; Jun 6, 20; Jul 4, 18; Aug 1, 15; Sep 5, 19; Oct 3, 17; Nov 7, 21.
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
Learn how to surf and then teach some fantastic children how to do their thing in the surf at the stunning white sandy beaches of Muizenburg near Cape Town! Experience the amazing feeling of taking to your first waves before Watching as the children learn how to stand on the board and smile as they try to balance!
Highlights
Program Details:
In your first week on the program you will get to know your local area but more importantly get the surf coaching that will make you feel comfortable on the waves in no time at all. Once you have got to know the basics in your own surf lessons you will be helping the center to put together lesson plans for the children, help the children when they arrive to get suited up and select the right surf boards for them so that they can enjoy the same experience you have just had safely.
In your second week you will head into the waves with the children to help teach them to surf! There will always be an experienced instructor on hand nearby and you will only have two children to teach at anyone time. You'll be working roughly 10am until 5.30pm with a break for lunch each day.
The children that you will work with on this project are from disadvantaged backgrounds who would never be able to afford a wetsuit or surfboard so would never think of trying to learn to surf. You will be bringing to them some happiness by showing them your newly found skills and what can be done with them. You will also have plenty of time to explore the stunning Cape Town area in your weekends. There are so many activities and places to see that it would take months to do them all!
Travel Types
- Surfing
- Tours
- Student Tours
- Vacation Packages
- Volunteering
- Sports
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
from USD 1,359.00
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program:
* Met on arrival at the airport by a representative
* Transfer from airport to volunteer accommodation in Fish Hoek
* Accommodation - shared dormitory room in volunteer house
* Training: In-country orientation
* Support: Pre-departure help desk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Childcare/children
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Education
- Teaching
- Tutor
- Women
- Youth
- Volunteering
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Guest House
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
