Country
Category
Social
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
1 month
Number of people
1-4
Study fields
Social work, Social Development, Education, Child Development, English language, Health care, Speech therapy, Nutrition & Dietitians , Psychology, Arts & Crafts, Creative studies
Country
Category
Social
Starting period
Flexible
Minimum length of stay
1 month
Number of people
1-4
Study fields
Social work, Social Development, Education, Child Development, English language, Health care, Speech therapy, Nutrition & Dietitians , Psychology, Arts & Crafts, Creative studies
Social, Educational & Mental Health projects, Cape Town South Africa
We have several challenging projects in different organizations around Cape Town within the field of social work, education and mental health (psychology). Other fields available on request!
1.The J’s children’s house
Is an old established project looking for candidates who studied social work to assist them with their programs in Cape Town, South Africa. It involves working with children at schools, the community, and also working with their families. This project is under the auspices of an established, well-run program.Children either come from a poor fisherman community or a large township. As intern you will assist the team in schools, after school programs, therapy, interventions, and family workshops. The aim is to build stronger communities with happier children. As you will be working with children/families that comes from a deprived background, you will have regular debriefing sessions/school sessions and personal conversations with the team to help you understand the background of the children you will be working with. Due to the nature of the work, it’s always best for you to work in a team of two. You might not work directly with each other, but it will help you to adapt while working with children from these deprived communities.
Specific activities you may get involved in:
- Facilitation of a quality learning and development program
- Assist with implementation of social development programs
- Training and development workshops
- Volunteers can assist with general tasks, after care facilities etc.
2.The A Foundation
This is a well-established and well-known charitable organization. They offer a very wide range of services to youth of the area. It includes job /skills training, social services, environmental projects, after school programs, sport, music, life skills, arts & culture and more. You will be slotted in one of these programs – also based on your interests and skills - working to provide underprivileged learners in the Cape Town area with enrichment opportunities. With up to 1000 young people participating in our programmes daily, the Foundation empowers both the participants at the schools as well as the surrounding communities. The Foundation usually host many volunteers. We have worked with them for over 18 years already.
3. Parent Organization & USPO
There are two similar organizations in and around the Cape Town area – both working with “stronger families”,teenage pregnancy,family related issues. We have had successful internships with both in psychology and social work. You must be able to use initiative, work in a team and be willing to learn from their team who are already very experienced. Work would include social interventions, workshops, family programs and counselling, support the teams, administration,awareness and more.
4. School for Autistic Children
This school has been one of our favourite placements for over 20 years.It is a school for around 100 plus pupils who all have learning difficulties. You would work under supervision of a school. Psychologist can be supported with her work or be a classroom assistant should you study special needs education. You will do “real” work as per the needs of the school and pupils.
The goal of these projects is to find additional help for the team that is already working very hard in the communities and to support them and their work.
Vacancy requirements
- Fully Self-funded, however we do encourage fundraising or crowdfunding
- Currently studying/have experience in any of the project fields mentioned above
- Passionate and capable in your field
- Motivated, independent and trustworthy
- Able to transfer skills
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Why should I choose for Let’s Go Africa (LGA)?
- Derived out of passion of Noor & Roel, who both have Africa experience since 2006 with development work, studying, travelling and living in several countries.
- LGA personally visited and screened all countries and partner organizations
- Small scale; no extra office or personnel costs, focus on personal experience
- Cheaper than almost all other organizations in same countries (outcomes from independent research on service and accommodation costs)
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- Organisation of accommodation and transport advice
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- Airport pick up & introduction program
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- Constant fast and direct communication with your contact person
- Informal feedback session when back home
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Can I also do my Minor in Africa instead of internship/volunteer work?
Yes, many different Minor and research projects are possible.
Do you offer travel service and how does that work?
Yes, for our destinations in Africa we offer fully organized tours and customized travel services based on personal experience. On the Home page under destinations, you can click on the countries where all unique travel options are described.
Do you have travel and volunteer combinations?
In our different program countries in Africa we have challenging combination packages. Please contact us.
What is Travel 4 Charity?
Travel 4 Charity is a unique concept where you always support a local partner organization financially. T4C can provide a fully organized travel experience or your trip completely customized. Optionally, you can experience the development work organization up close, see where your support ends up and even collaborate there.
How much of my trip goes to charity and to whom?
Minimum 10% of LGA service package costs. Check the country pages for each trip to see which partner organization we support.
Is there always money going to charity via T4C?
Absolutely! The support for T4C charities is a guarantee for every trip regardless of XMS participation and concerns at least 10% of LGA service package costs.
Can I combine different projects?
Please send us your preference because we have many opportunities!
I am graduated/retired or having a sabbatical, can I do a LGA project?
Absolutely! People with experience are very valuable at our projects.
Can we also go in pairs or with groups?
Definitely, it is even recommendable to share the experience.
Do I have to be Dutch to participate?
No, everybody wanting to go to Africa is welcome to contact us.
What is the minimum age to participate?
18 years old. However we sometimes make exceptions depending on the situation and guidance of an adult.
Does LGA assist with organizing flights/visa?
Yes, of course we assist with the cheapest options and easiest procedures.
What is the cancellation policy of LGA?
- Registration costs and down payments costs are non-refundable at all times.
- Reimbursement of 50% of the remaining LGA mediation package costs and the full accommodation/tour costs minus €145 cancellation fee by cancellation minimum 60 days before departure by the specific LGA intern/volunteer/traveller, when one of the following cancellation reasons apply:
- Disease or injury by accident, of that nature that the physical and/or mental state of the person is medically indicated not being able to travel and participate.
- Severe disease/injury by accident or diseased 1st or second degree family member of the participant. There must be a serious health concern where the life of the person is in serious danger.
- Cancellation with any other than the above mentioned reasons or within 60 days of departure, gives in no way the right for a refund of service package and/or accommodation costs paid to LGA or there partners.
- Is it possible I will not pass the screening of LGA or their local partner in Africa?
- Yes, if LGA or our partner organization decides you are not suitable, then we can decide not to continue the procedure. In that case you will have no right of a refund of the registration costs.
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