Rural Medical and Community work

only  £1195

Rural Medical and Community work

Countries:

South Africa

Call:

+27 710814990

more info:

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This placement would suit:

volunteers seeking medical experience in a rural African setting, with the chance to alleviate some of the negative effects of poverty on the community health system.

 

Duration details:

2 weeks – 1 month available

 

    

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About this volunteer project:

In a city of contrasts, Cape Town's private sector health care and provision is extensive, but it is the rural communities that suffer from lack of facilities. Whilst there are some structures in place for an effective health service, there is an enormous deficit in terms of staff and resources.

This is why the volunteers' help is very much appreciated by the nurses and doctors we work with.

As a volunteer, you will spend each morning of the week in the clinics of the various communities assisting the supervisors with the many people desperate for help. There are many sick little children, whose only support and help is through these clinics.

This will give you the chance to make a positive impact on the health service in these areas on the outskirts of Cape Town, and to make a profound difference in the lives of the surrounding community.

Both qualified and non-qualified volunteers can join this project.

Furthermore, volunteers would be able to offer advice to the day cares and after cares that they will be working with in the afternoon. There are many kids with special needs.

Community Project

After having spent the morning at one of the clinics that we are involved with, you will help out the local community in different areas in the afternoon. You will rotate between the following community projects:

Build and Paint Schools/Extra mural involvement and reading programme

Schools in Red Hill deal with a great shortage of classrooms and facilities, as a result of which they are limited to the amount of children they can take. As a volunteer, you will help with rebuilding and painting rural school facilities. It is hard, but highly rewarding work! In addition, we refurbish and paint existing classrooms and containers. (We are also able to offer older/less physically able volunteers lighter work, so that we can accommodate for all of you!)

Masakhane Educare Centre in Masiphumelele

Volunteers will assist teachers with the afternoon after care by helping to serve meals, playing with the kids, reading both one on one and story time and with any other skills they have i.e. art, music and dancing.

Volunteers with adult skills such as computer, administration, financial or training can also add huge value to the teachers lives.

"Masakhane is about the community taking responsibility for their own upliftment and participating in the governing of their own lives... It is about empowering ourselves by creating good working relations between government structures, sponsors and communities for the benefit of everybody" Nelson Mandela

Valley Development Project (VDP)

The Valley Development Project was started to support both orphans and children with HIV/AIDS living in and around the Masiphumelele area. This initiative supports 12 pre schools in the greater area and volunteers would assist teachers, play with the kids, and help with stories, remedial work, reading and art.

Project Accommodation:

Volunteers will stay in a fully furnished house in the seaside town of Fish Hoek, within easy walking distance of the safe and beautiful Fish Hoek Beach and a short drive from Cape Town. Fish Hoek is a delightful little town on False Bay and the house is comfortable, and staffed with a cook/cleaning lady. The house has a large living/dining area, bathrooms, a large garden and a safe for your valuables. All bedding is provided.

only  £1195

Rural Medical and Community work

Countries:

South Africa

Call:

+27 710814990

We give you the opportunity to be more than a tourist in Africa, but a traveller, conservationist and humanitarian. Our projects make a measurable impact on the people and wildlife. Our volunteers have a safe, unforgettable life-changing experience. Don’t just ‘see’ Africa. 'Experience it'. Our motto: Explore, Inspire, Impact.