People who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of real South African culture and who have initiative. You can also do lots of other activities while you're there. No qualifications or previous experience are necessary, just a good dose of enthusiasm!

This is a wonderful teaching project that is situated in the famous 'Garden Route' area in the Cape region of South Africa.

Knysna is a beautiful town situated alongside a stunning lagoon. There are many cafés and restaurants to visit and plenty to do in the area to keep you busy. The nearest beach is in Plettenberg Bay which is about half an hours drive from Knysna and is a lovely place to spend relaxing weekends or for the more adventurous type, why not try some of the many water sports they have on offer for a truly fun-filled day!

Here you will be based at one of the schools in the local townships working closely with some really enthusiastic and energised children who are eager to learn. Any skills you can offer to the schools will really benefit the children and will be greatly appreciated by all.

We currently work closely with both Primary Schools and Secondary Schools in the local area and you will have the chance to teach a range of different subjects from Conversational English to Design Technology, Sports or Music and Drama and many other subjects.

In the afternoons when you have finished school for the day you may also have the opportunity to help out with one of the many afternoon activities. For example volunteers in the past have spent their afternoons helping out at either a local orphanage or at the soup kitchen and art centre for children. Volunteers have really enjoyed spending time interacting with the kids and most importantly the kids love it too!!

Your accommodation will be based in one of our volunteer houses in Knysna itself, just a short walk from the town and local amenities. You'll be given a food budget which will cover all your meals. All you will need is some pocket money for any luxury items you may require such as cokes, shampoo and for any site seeing or travelling around.

If your looking to also do a bit of site seeing in your spare time then Knysna is definitely the option for you as there are endless amounts of activities to do and places to see in and around the local area. Anything from experiencing a bungy jump or bridge swing at Bloukrans Bridge or a sky dive in Plettenberg Bay, a visit to the elephant sanctuary or a whale and dolphin encounter and many, many more!

You don't need any qualifications to take part in this project, just enthusism and lots of energy! So come to south africa and have a trip of a life time!

0845 344 7585

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