About the Program

The goal of this project is to promote physical activity as a positive outlet for children's energy, as well as build self confidence in conquering a new skill. We believe that this will help steer these youth away from negative influences within their communities. 

Children living in townships and settlements-severely disadvantaged areas- have a need for youth development projects that serve to teach them valuable life skills such as teamwork, structure, discipline, and self confidence. 

As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in promoting physical activity and positive past times for youth after school. Mornings are spent assisting preschools in a local township to promote an early love of learning. In the afternoons you will take part in various sport programs with the children, playing sports such as soccer, netball, cricket, and other team sports/games. You will also be able to partake in our other sport initiatives such as the Adventure Surf Club Project, Swim Project and Skate Project. 

For both the educational and the sports development portion of the project, volunteers will work alongside local teachers and staff, assisting them with daily operations and contributing your own skills and creativity to the project. The sports activities take place at a local recreation complex within the township, the swimming takes place at the volunteer house pool, and the surfing/skating lessons happen at Big Bay Beach, a local surfing hot spot in the suburbs of Cape Town.
The volunteers act as role models for the youth who participate in our programs; you will be able to forge bonds with the children you interact with and learn their story. This healthy relationship and passion for sports plays an important part in lowering socio-economic issues that are often found in these settlements such as teenage pregnancy, petty crime, and substance abuse.