Build Our SchoolsImprove and Maintain Under Privileged Schools£ 425$ 729€ 510
How To Book
Send us an application form and we will contact you shortly.
Arrival Dates
- 18SEP2010
- 02OCT2010
- 16OCT2010
- 30OCT2010
- 13NOV2010
- 27NOV2010
- 04DEC2010
- 15JAN2011
- 29JAN2011
- 12FEB2011
- 26FEB2011
- 12MAR2011
- 02APR2011
- 16APR2011
- 30APR2011
- 14MAY2011
- 28MAY2011
- 11JUN2011
- 02JUL2011
- 16JUL2011
What's Included
- 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
What's Excluded
- Flights and Visas
- Travel insurance (necessity!)
- Excursions and optional activities
- Post placement transport
Prices
| 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
|---|---|---|
| £ 425 | £ 850 | |
| $ 729 | $ 1,457 | |
| € 510 | € 1,020 |
Highlights
Education is the core of developing a nation and the kids are the future needed to develop it. Be the difference in these schools, give the kids something to look forward to when they come to school and help us build a better future!
Program Summary
Help us make the schools, in poorer areas with little to no funding, look and feel like a better place to learn. This project is the definition of hands on volunteering and seeing the results of your hard work through long and short term projects.
Skills Required
No experience is necessary and we accept volunteers from any background. Volunteers with a community development background may consider joining this program for work related experience.
Volunteers should be physically fit and mentally positive!
Hard working volunteers are needed to build, improve, maintain and develop local underprivileged schools both inside and out.
Skills and Experience required both professional and skilled in the fields of:
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Interior Design
- Architecture
- Building
- Electricians
- General Handyman Maintenance
- Gardening
- Grounds Keeping
- Landscaping
Volunteer Role
Volunteers will contribute to the following types of projects with the Build our Schools framework:
- Upgrading of current school facilities
- Building of new and/or improved schools
- Necessary maintenance of the interior and exterior of current schools
- Plumbing
- Painting
- Carpentry and woodwork projects
- Building tables, shelves, cupboards etc
- Food Gardens
- Landscaping
Location
The Garden Route is situated on the east coast of South Africa and is true to its name – being world famous for its diversity, beauty and mild climate. Spectacular scenery includes a pristine coastline, huge wetlands, salt marshes, rivers, mountains crowded closely to the shoreline, tall indigenous forests, vividly coloured wild flowers and the unique fynbos flora.
Projects are based in various areas of the Garden Route, including near the popular holiday destinations of Mossel Bay and Knysna. Both have all amenities that you will need and are situated along a picturesque coastline.
Accommodation
You will be based in simple, clean, dorm style accommodation at our cosy volunteers house, located in Knysna. Private, twin or family rooms are available on request.
Should you wish to travel outside of the project during your stay, we will happily recommend safe, comfortable accommodation in the Garden Route.
Meals
All meals will be provided - all healthy, hearty food - some ready made and some do-it-yourself.
You can expect a range of many different dishes. All meals are prepared according to your specific tastes as best as possible. Specific food requirements, however, are only subject to request.