Orphange & Creche Programs in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Company : A Broader View Volunteers Corps
Duration: 1 week to 4 weeks
Approx Costs: 750 to 1750 $ Dollars (US)

Support a local children's center, called a crèche, which provides a safe haven to 30-40 children daily. Some are orphans fostered in the community, others are from poor families and can't attend school yet.

At the center they give these children a safe place and the love and care that they need. Volunteers add support to the local staff with individual attention to the kids, supervise play time, support lunch services, reinforce English speaking with lessons and reading/games and help with homework. Afternoon homework guidance and after school project support needed as well.

Most facilities operate day care, drop-in and food centers for (OVC), nutrition unit, community gardens and clothing warehouse project. Volunteers need to be pro-active, and enthusiastic, and show flexibility towards tasks and activities.