Teaching English in South Africa - Over 20,000 Happy Volunteers since 2003
Highlights
- Experience the joy of knowing someone else's life has been improved because YOU were there.
- Partner with others who understand that a better world begins with changing a single life.
- Your safety is always our priority, every volunteer location has been thoroughly vetted.
- Contribute in the most meaningful way possible by volunteering in one of our life-changing projects.
- One of the most affordable volunteer-abroad programs available worldwide.
Overview
Are you interested in volunteering your time to teach English in South Africa? Are you looking to travel and explore beautiful and fascinating South Africa while experiencing the diverse culture? South Africa is an exceptional country full of diversity in both its culture and wildlife. Sadly, there is shortage of funding and resources in the poorer areas which effects many children from underprivileged backgrounds. In South Africa, knowing English is an essential skill today to get well-paying jobs. These poor children are unable to gain access to good education and get caught in the vicious cycle of poverty.
In this program, you'll support the local teachers and help the youngsters achieve better English educational skills that they need to become well-rounded adults. You will help devise fun learning activities for the children and help the teachers with lesson planning and administrative duties. As a volunteer, you will also help make school a fun place to be by organizing recreational activities like art, music and sports and provide inspiration to the children. By joining this program, you will lend a helping hand to the local schools to improve their education quality. You work will also help ensure your young students have a bright future with better economic opportunities. You will be fulfilled knowing that by sharing your English language skills, you have opened new possibilities for the disadvantaged children in South Africa.