English and Volunteer Programme

Do you want to see the other side of South Africa while improving your English language skills? If you want to get involved socially and contribute to the development of the country, then our English and Volunteer programme is for you.

During this programme you will learn English at one of the most established language schools in Cape Town. You are welcome to participate in a social project during your studies, where your application, adaptability, endurance and development skills will be needed.

We offer our volunteers the opportunity to come into contact with the local community and experience South Africa and its open-minded people.

Together with our partners, Eurocentres English language school offers volunteering projects in areas such as education, social welfare and environmental protection.

Project examples:

Orphanage Project

The orphanage houses about 140 children. Volunteers help with the support and care of children in their after school activities such as homework, play or even if they just want to talk.

The children usually come from disadvantaged backgrounds and have a lot of negative experiences within their families. It is important that volunteers be very understanding, compassionate and patient with the children. On a lighter note, the children work with many international volunteers and are used to meeting different people and will be happy to meet you!

Volunteers stay in a separate accommodation where they share a room with 2-3 others, or even in the children’s houses. Night shifts are required for all volunteers and are on a rotating schedule.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum duration : 3 months
• Have experience in childcare
• A willingness to take on night shifts
• Good English language skills
• Travel and overseas medical insurance
• Applicants must submit a police certificate of good conduct

Youth Project

The Youth Project is part of the ‘social crime prevention and youth development’ organisations in South Africa. The organisation helps strengthen vulnerable young people while teaching them to take responsibility for their development and future. This is done through an intensive 3-month training programme.

Volunteers can, depending on qualifications and interests, participate in various phases of the programme (e.g. sports activities) or work ‘behind the scenes’ in the administrative/organisational area. Depending on availability, accommodation will be made available.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum duration: 1 month
• Good English language skills
• Foreign health insurance
• Applicants must submit a police certificate of good conduct

Hospital Project

The children’s hospital volunteers work primarily in childcare. The designated tasks are as follows: Play Therapy (reading aloud of stories, crafts and painting), accompanying the children to routine checkups, assisting with prescriptions in the hospital pharmacy, helping with food distribution and assisting patients during meal times.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum duration: 3 months
• Good English language skills
• Foreign health insurance
• Applicants must submit a police certificate of good conduct

Animal Welfare Project

The animal welfare volunteering programme deals primarily with dogs in a small hospital. The organisation hosts many other fundraising projects on weekends. Volunteers should be flexible regarding working hours. The daily tasks include administrative work within the organisation. Apart from administration, volunteers are allowed to work directly with the animals whenever it is possible.

Requirements:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum duration: 1 month
• Own vehicle
• Good English language skills
• Foreign health insurance
• Applicants must submit a police certificate of good conduct

Other volunteering projects for English language students at Eurocentres are available on request. If you are interested in any of these programmes, please contact cap-anfragen@eurocentres.com