Rural Teacher Assistant Volunteer Program in South Africa
Provided by: One Heart
Overall rating: 9.6
based on 3 reviews
Program Description
There is a great need for help at the schools for teacher’s assistants during the week and at One Heart’s Rural Family Resource Center for weekend programs.
The helpers do not necessarily have to be teachers or teacher students, but it will be to a great advantage if they are.
Through this experience the volunteer can assist in helping the school and the foundation due to a lack of human resources.
What will be expected of the teacher assistant volunteer?
• To be a Teacher assistant in the school classroom
• To be a Volunteer to One Heart for Youth Outreach Programs that includes coordinating and facilitating of programs.
• To coordinate and facilitate Youth Outreach Programs that promote social emotional development with the following topics: Leadership, Taking Ownership, Social behaviour and social ethics, Sport and Health, Healthy living and eating
The helpers do not necessarily have to be teachers or teacher students, but it will be to a great advantage if they are.
Through this experience the volunteer can assist in helping the school and the foundation due to a lack of human resources.
What will be expected of the teacher assistant volunteer?
• To be a Teacher assistant in the school classroom
• To be a Volunteer to One Heart for Youth Outreach Programs that includes coordinating and facilitating of programs.
• To coordinate and facilitate Youth Outreach Programs that promote social emotional development with the following topics: Leadership, Taking Ownership, Social behaviour and social ethics, Sport and Health, Healthy living and eating
Highlights
International Good Deeds Day 2016 & 2017.Supplied a whole school with winter rain jackets.
A volunteer taught 80 kids to play chess and arranged a chess tournament before she left.
A volunteer fundraised for a rural school to have a tumble dryer to dry wet clothes in the winter so that they don't have to learn in wet clothes.
3 Medical students did a 3 day art project with a whole school.
Volunteers learn new skills while helping others, like baking SA traditional milktart, cooking jam, target shooting.
Volunteers can go to local excursions over off weekends. We have Mother City Sky Diving 5 minutes away from our home base.
Qualifications
Graduated High SchoolVolunteer Types
- Arts
- Childcare/children
- Community centers
- Counseling
- Education
- English teaching
- Intervention
- Pastoral work
- Social services, social work
- Sports Volunteering
- Women
What`s Included
Program Fee = R5900.00 / $510 (once-off)• airport pick up and drop off
• Orientation
• Work placement
• Coordinating activities
• Emotional Support & Counselling
• 1 Trip to a local excursion; entry fees, snacks or meals for your own account
Accommodation & Food & Transport to school placements= R7400.00 / $640 per month (minimum cost)
• Fully furnished shared accommodation for up to 8 volunteers on the premises of One Heart founders, Johan and Selene.
• 3 Meals per day with fresh fruit & water daily, tuck shop on the premises for your own account.
• Supper with the family at the main house , to get to know each other and share feedback about the day.
• Coffee & Tea available
Program Locations
Malmesbury, South Africa
Overall rating
9.6
Experience
10
Program Administration
10
Living Conditions
10
Cultural Immersion
9.3
Social Life
8
Health and Safety
10
Program Details
Provider:
One Heart
Location
- South Africa: Malmesbury
Terms:
Throughout the year
Program Duration:
1-3 months
Languages:
Afrikaans, English
Participants:
American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African, Worldwide
Cost:
$510 Program Fee once off and then $640/month for food and accommodation and travelling to program locations
One Heart - Program Reviews
The children at Rust Stasie were absolutely beautiful and I quickly formed bonds with many of them. They are such happy kids and always have big smiles on their faces. I volunteered at the school for two weeks and helped with maths, science and p.e. The children were so attentive and just wanted to absorb and learn as much as they could. I think Selene has really helped them to realise that their education is the best chance for them to live a successful life.
They loved learning games from me such as uno, whats the time Mr. Wolf? and spud, playing with my hair, taking pictures with my phone, listening and dancing to my music and seeing all my travel photos. I had such a great time here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to volunteer with a truly honest cause.
Amazing host, incredible experience
Review by: Hailey Lambert- View profile
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, On: 26 Feb 2018, Changed On: 26 Feb 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this programThe children at Rust Stasie were absolutely beautiful and I quickly formed bonds with many of them. They are such happy kids and always have big smiles on their faces. I volunteered at the school for two weeks and helped with maths, science and p.e. The children were so attentive and just wanted to absorb and learn as much as they could. I think Selene has really helped them to realise that their education is the best chance for them to live a successful life.
They loved learning games from me such as uno, whats the time Mr. Wolf? and spud, playing with my hair, taking pictures with my phone, listening and dancing to my music and seeing all my travel photos. I had such a great time here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to volunteer with a truly honest cause.
Its the best place to meet new people, give something to those who needs it a bit more. i would recommend one heart christian foundation to any one in South Africa and internationally if they want to give back to the community or apply for a good volunteering program.
you learn more about yourself, about other cultures and a other way of living and giving back.
Volunteering through one heart
Review by: Adriaan Labuschagne- View profile
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, On: 26 Feb 2018, Changed On: 26 Feb 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this programIts the best place to meet new people, give something to those who needs it a bit more. i would recommend one heart christian foundation to any one in South Africa and internationally if they want to give back to the community or apply for a good volunteering program.
you learn more about yourself, about other cultures and a other way of living and giving back.
I taught 80 kids how to play chess and every day was something new!
I helped out with english class and computer skills. It was a lot of fun!
Felt at home right away!
Review by: Jente- View profile
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, On: 23 Feb 2018, Changed On: 23 Feb 2018 | Yes, I would recommend this programI taught 80 kids how to play chess and every day was something new!
I helped out with english class and computer skills. It was a lot of fun!