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Gap Years & Volunteering in South Africa

Gap Years & Volunteering in South Africa

Gap year teaching in South Africa

Did you realise that most of its 46 million inhabitants live in the major towns and cities and that its vast bushveld is virtually empty? The contrasts are extraordinary: first world cities on the one hand, and communities as poor as anywhere on the continent on the other - a genuine "Rainbow Nation"! This is a stunning and rugged country, where a new generation of talent is emerging from the rebuilt townships - but slowly. There is a passionate desire for education - in the classroom, on the sports' field and about the world. That's where you come in!

We work with a small, rural community in the Karoo, South Africa's ‘Big Sky' country, in the southernpart of the Orange Free State, where there are five schools in need of your help. You will live in the town of Philippolis and spend three months with these wonderful people

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You literally have to prise these children off you at the end of the day - they just don't want you to go home! Our volunteers have found the challenges here immensely rewarding, as our gallery shows. Teach anything (primary to secondary), play anything (especially football), sing, dance, paint and act. Your days will be busy and you'll love it!

Volunteer Teaching in South Africa

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Gap year sports' coaching in South Africa

Since the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, everyone in Philippolis is football mad! A soccer development charity, Lets Play, has donated 100 footballs to make sure every child in the district is kicking a ball. You can volunteer at the local Sports' Clinic, helping to improve football skills and organising football tournaments.

Volunteer Sports Coaching in South Africa

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5-Week Short Venture

If you are short on time but would still like to volunteer in rural South Africa, why not take a look at our AV Short Ventures. In South Africa, you can become part of the local community in rural Phillipolis with a hands-on volunteer project.

Short Venture Community volunteering in South Africa

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