VOLUNTEER
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION
REACH! FOR SA

Application is for over 18’s unless accompanied by a parent/guardian.


10 days. Limit 4-10 people.


One trip/ year, usually December, January.

Involves manual work, mostly basic carpentry, painting, assembling toys, long bumpy car rides, working with young children most of whom don’t speak much English.


Requires good people skills, must like children, be easy to get along with, be interested in new culture and language, open minded, curious.


To sign-up:

 

  • Fill in application form below. In the case of a family or group, one application per candidate.

 

  • Hosts will respond regarding space availability.

 

  • Once space is confirmed, a $500 non-refundable fee per person will be required. This $500 fee includes all accommodations, food, and transportation for 10 days, as well as a once in a life-time opportunity to experience Xhosa/South African culture and help provide a preschool education to uplift a neglected rural community.

 

Includes:

 

After pick-up from East London Airport, hosts will drive guests to Gonubie where we will stay in a four-bedroom home and cottage on premises.


Container preparation 5-7 days:


  • Area for converting and painting the container with all materials and tools provided


  • Large kitchen stocked with host provided meals and shared cooking.


  • Swimming pool, towels


  • 3 Family friendly dogs (outdoor)


  • Stunning view of Gqunube River Valley


  • 3 ocean beaches with a stunning lagoon for swimming and surfing nearby.


  • Coffee shops and gym within ½ mile


  • Bike or running paths.


  • Water is drinkable and no immunizations required.


Container Delivery to Amajinqi  1 day:


  • 5 Hour drive-transportation provided.


  • Stock container with supplies


  • Open all materials, set up classroom centers, play with children.


Kob Inn Stay 1-2 days



  • Kob Inn Beach Resort is a century-old 3-star family hotel located right on the sea on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. The hotel is renowned for good food, friendly staff, quality accommodation and providing a variety of outdoor activities.


  • Our staff are mainly Xhosa from the surrounding area and our involvement has proven to be mutually beneficial to the community.


  • Kob Inn will be a base camp to stay while we visit other schools for maintenance and to pay teachers.



  • Hosts will drive volunteers back to Gonubie and to East London Airport


 

What you are responsible for:


 

  • Flights/transport to and from East London, SA. 


  • Spending money 


  • Medical insurance/special medical/dietary needs

Includes:

 

After pick-up from East London Airport, hosts will drive guests to Gonubie where we will stay in a four-bedroom home and cottage on premises.



Container preparation 5-7 days:


  • Area for converting and painting the container with all materials and tools provided


  • Large kitchen stocked with host provided meals and shared cooking.


  • Swimming pool, towels.


  • 3 Family friendly dogs (outdoor).


  • Stunning view of Gqunube River Valley


  • 3 ocean beaches with a stunning lagoon for swimming and surfing nearby.


  • Coffee shops and gym within ½ mile.


  • Bike or running paths.


  • Water is drinkable and no immunizations required.



Container Delivery to Amajinqi 1 day:


  • 5 Hour drive -transportation provided.


  • Stock container with supplies. 


  • Open all materials, set up classroom centers, play with children.


Kob Inn Stay 1-2 days.



  • Kob Inn Beach Resort is a century-old 3-star family hotel located right on the sea on the Wild Coast of the Eastern Cape. The hotel is renowned for good food, friendly staff, quality accommodation and providing a variety of outdoor activities.


  • Our staff are mainly Xhosa from the surrounding area and our involvement has proven to be mutually beneficial to the community.


  • Kob Inn will be a base camp to stay while we visit other schools for maintenance and to meet with teachers.


  • Hosts will drive volunteers back to Gonubie and/or to East London Airport.


What you are responsible for:

 

  • Flights/transport to and from East London, SA. 


  • Spending money 


  • Medical insurance/special medical/dietary needs

APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FORM

I/We understand that we are participating on a volunteer basis and that although every care and reasonable precaution will be taken, REACH! for SA is a non-profit and Ralph Pooler, Shelley Neal cannot be held liable for any accident, injury, theft. 
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