MASIPHUMELELE PRIMARY SCHOOL
This is the only primary school servicing the township of Masiphumelele, which has in excess of 35,000 residents. This is a Xhosa speaking school with over 1300 pupils and 33 teachers. The average classroom has between 45-49 children with only 1 teacher, so your efforts to assist with sports coaching will be hugely appreciated.

Activities

* Taking physical education lessons with disadvantaged children

* Bringing fresh ideas and stimulation to the children

* Sports Coaching in the afternoons

* Helping to uplift the community through education, health care, building projects and sports coaching

* Immerse yourself in local “Capetonian” culture and make friends for life!

Working Hours

Working hours: 8:00am – 14:30pm (lunch break 12:30-14:00)

* PE lessons run for 30mins each day, from 8.30am until 12.30. Each grade sends 2 classes at a time with each class having 45-49 pupils. There is a huge need for your assistance.

* After having spent the morning at one of the clinics that we work with, you will assist in the local community in various aspects in the afternoon.

Details

Project Cost Includes:

* Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This fee facilitates funding for items such medical supplies, building materials, equipment, etc. Project fees are also used to buy vehicles / equipment for the project, and for developing new housing for volunteers to provide for the expansion of the project

* All airport transfers from Cape Town International Airport upon arrival and departure

* Comprehensive orientation program

* All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay

* Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at our volunteer house

* Weekly laundry service during your stay

* Assistance in your projects by various African Impact staff and Project Managers


Project Cost Excludes:

* Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which must

* Include cover for repatriation

* All transport by air or bus to Cape Town

* All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)

* E-mail / Internet and telephone calls

* Soft drinks, wines and spirits

* All visas for border crossings

* Any excursions over-and-above what is included in your project placement

Description

Your volunteering mission on The Cape Town Sports Coaching and Physical Education Project… Contribute to community and sports development in Cape Town, through township sports coaching and physical education. Make a meaningful difference while improving a child’s physical wellbeing!