Programme Details
The project is run by a non-profit organisation that was set up in 2000 to establish skills development and income generating activities in the village of Hamburg in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The projects are run with the aim or promoting hope and health as well as pride and self-respect among the people living by the Keiskamma River, a desperately poor area of the Eastern Cape.
The organisation runs three main projects; Aids treatment, Art Projects and Education Initiatives, the combination of which has been vital in tackling some of the social problems associated with HIV/AIDS and poverty and has provided the villagers with valuable, income-generating skills.
Volunteer Activities
This project is ideal for positive, enthusiastic volunteers who are looking to make a difference at a community level. There is a diverse range of activities and areas that volunteers can become involved in both at the treatment centre and within the broader community.
HIV/Aids Treatment Centre:
At the start of each week, you will be provided with a timetable outlining your daily responsibilities as a volunteer. These will include:
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Educational play time with young children infected and/or affected by HIV
- Basic child care which could include bathing, cleaning and feeding of young children and child minding
- Helping with crochet, knitting or other skill related hobbies and crafts with patients at the centre
- Preparing food for patients and assisting at meal times
- Cleaning, general assistance and maintenance around the centre
- Working with patients and staff on the development and upkeep of the treatment centre’s food garden and surrounding community gardens
Further areas that you may assist in include:
- Helping out at the Aftercare Centre with literacy group support, reading clubs, arts and crafts activities, drama and educational or fun play groups
- Environmental activities, group outings, litter controls/clean-ups, beach outings
- Assisting the staff on weekend away trips for young children
- Supporting existing projects (literacy) in the rural schools and possible development of new sustainable initiatives
What is Included
- Airport transfer
- Orientation on arrival
- All accommodation throughout your programme in volunteer lodgings
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day
- Full support and assistance from your coordinator throughout your stay
- 24 hour support number and contact in the UK for emergencies
What is Not Included
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All flights
- Bottled water, soft drinks and snacks
- Visas
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary
Prices & Durations
South Africa Wild Coast HIV/AIDS Support - 3 weeks £899
South Africa Wild Coast HIV/AIDS Support - 4 weeks £1,149
South Africa Wild Coast HIV/AIDS Support - 8 weeks £1,399
