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  • Good Health And Well-Being

Childcare & Social Welfare Work

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4 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Program centers include childcare centers, safe houses for women and children, creches and kindergartens
  • Ideate to make the functioning of the center smoother and more congenial for the beneficiaries
  • Explore the city on weekends and places such as Table Mountain, Robben Island, Lion’s Head and Camps Bay

Highlights

  • Program centers include childcare centers, safe houses for women and children, creches and kindergartens
  • Ideate to make the functioning of the center smoother and more congenial for the beneficiaries
  • Explore the city on weekends and places such as Table Mountain, Robben Island, Lion’s Head and Camps Bay
  • Make memories for life with fellow participants from around the world
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    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Work for the welfare of the local community and underprivileged children in Cape Town

    All volunteers usually work alongside local staff or supervisors at the project and plan different activities with the children as well. All Social Welfare and childcare projects are keen to have volunteered so that they can bring in new ideas and also help the overburdened staff. The projects are ...

    About the program

    All volunteers usually work alongside local staff or supervisors at the project and plan different activities with the children as well. All Social Welfare and childcare projects are keen to have volunteered so that they can bring in new ideas and also help the overburdened staff. The projects are located in Cape Town's townships and suburban areas which are socially disadvantaged areas of the city.

    The project is highly recommended for, both, short term and long term volunteers. Short term volunteers gain an insight into the local culture along with providing the much-needed help at the projects, while the volunteers who join for a longer period are able to make a greater impact on the community and the project they work in.

    Volunteers working for childcare and social welfare program in Cape Town will be expected to fulfill the following tasks on a daily basis;

    • Feeding, clothing and playing with the children
    • Assisting children with homework.
    • Meal preparation and assistance in general activities at the project.
    • Involve the children in art, craft, dance and drama activities.

    Typical day

    Sunday - Arrival at Cape Town (all volunteers stay in volunteer house for the first day)
    Monday - Orientation + transfer to the respective accommodations. The orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, ...

    Typical day

    Sunday - Arrival at Cape Town (all volunteers stay in volunteer house for the first day)
    Monday - Orientation + transfer to the respective accommodations. The orientation session will be conducted by the local coordinator, covering topic areas; such as safety, culture, language, places to visit, behavior, food, and other suggestions over things to do in South Africa.
    Tuesday to Fri - Volunteer work
    • Breakfast - 06:30 am to 07:30 am (provided at the accommodation)
    • Leave for the project - 07:30 am
    • Working hours at the placement - 08:00 am to 03:00 pm
    • Lunch - 12:30 pm to 02:00 onwards (volunteers staying in the volunteer house need to manage lunch on their own)
    • Dinner - 06:00 pm onwards (volunteers staying in the volunteer house need to manage dinner on their own)
    The same volunteer work schedule continues from the second week onwards

    Free-time activities

    Cape Town has so much to offer for travelers and there is a lot to do on the weekends and during the free time. Volunteers usually take the Garden Route tours on the weekend or explore the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. You can also do a full day Cape Point Tour and head south to Cape of Good Hope. ..

    Free-time activities

    Cape Town has so much to offer for travelers and there is a lot to do on the weekends and during the free time. Volunteers usually take the Garden Route tours on the weekend or explore the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. You can also do a full day Cape Point Tour and head south to Cape of Good Hope. On a free day, you can do a trek up to Table Mountain or just chill out at the Waterfront area. There is a lot to do and you will never have a dull day in the beautiful city of Cape Town.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (intermediate level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    CV and Police Check Report

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    What are you Paying for?
    •  24 hrs Assistance and support from Staff
    •  Comprehensive Pre- Departure Information
    •  Airport Pickup from Cape Town International Airport
    •  Orientation
    •  Food (All meals at host family accommodation and only breakfast if staying at volunteer hostel accommodation)
    •  Accommodation in the volunteer house or host family
    •  Travel & Medical Insurance (Available at an extra cost)

    Airport Pickup at Cape Town International Airport

    Volunteers are picked up from the Cape Town International Airport by a representative and transferred to the volunteers hostel accommodation by a shuttle transfer.

    Accommodation

    Volunteering Solutions arranges accommodation for volunteers in a Volunteer hostel or in homestays in local communities. The Volunteer hostel is a dormitory-style accommodation situated in the Observatory area of Cape Town. The rooms in the hostel typically have 4-8 people per room. The Observatory accommodation is located in a beautiful suburb of Cape Town, about 20 minutes from the city center. The hostel is perfectly situated close to shops, restaurants, public transport, and some of the best beaches in the world! The areas are also very safe. 

    Accommodation is also available in host families located in suburban Cape Town.

    Food & Beverages

    Volunteers staying at the hostel accommodation are provided with supplies for breakfast which they can cook on own. Breakfast usually consists of eggs, cereals, fruit, toast, tea/coffee, etc. For lunch and dinner participants eat out, cook at home or order food from restaurants. If you have any special dietary needs, please inform us in advance. 

    For those participants staying at host family accommodations, all meals are included except on day of arrival.

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town. We assist you to find cheap flights to South Africa. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

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    Details on arrival

    2026 start dates 
    • Jan - 11,18,25
    • Feb - 01,08,15,22
    • March - 01,08,15,22,29
    • April - 05,12,19,26
    • May - 03,10,17,24
    • June - 07,14,21,28
    • July - 05,12,19,26
    • Aug - 02,09,16,23,30
    • Sept - 06,13,20,27
    • Oct - 04,11,18,25
    • Nov - 01,08,15,22
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    Program Fees

    $258 per week 4 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    4 - 24 weeks

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    Location

    Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa > Cape Town

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