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Rural Pre-School, Orphan Care and Teaching English Project, Mozambique "I can’t tell you enough how fulfilling this experience was. It truly was exactly the experience I had hoped it was. At no time did I find myself wishing the experience was different from what it was. It’s funny, I arrived being excited about the building projects, but quickly found it was the time spent with the kids, either teaching or playing at the orphanage that I truly enjoyed the most." Steve Heritage, Canada. December 2007. This programme involves various aspects of community support work including rural pre-school teaching, orphan care, teaching English to adults and orphaned children, rural home building and sports coaching projects in and around the coastal town of Vilanculos. Community Work - Rural Pre-School and Orphange Volunteering with Children, Bazaruto Island Adventure - Volunteer Project in Mozambique, Vilanculos Location The coastal town of Vilanculos, Mozambique, a short boat ride from the World Heritage Site Bazaruto Archipelago. Project Length 2 weeks - 1 month Age Limit Minimum 18 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health Project Fee £700 / $1400 (2 weeks) £995 / $1990 (1month) Volunteer Project Information The following links will jump you to different sections on this page, which provide all the information you will need for this Africa volunteer project: Community Work - Rural Pre-School and Orphange Volunteering with Children, Bazaruto Island Adventure, Mozambique. » photo gallery | » more about this project | » volunteer & travel highlights » project fee includes & excludes | » day in the life of a volunteer... » volunteer support & orientation | » accommodation & meals | » getting there Photos Mozambique Photos of Community Work - Rural Pre-School and Orphange Volunteering with Children, Bazaruto Island Adventure in Africa.   More about the Rural Pre-School, Orphan Care and Teaching English Project in Mozambique RURAL PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING CENTRE Volunteers visit the pre-school every morning supporting the local teachers and educating the children in creative ways Volunteer involvement at the pre-school • Singing and dancing with the children in both English and local languages • Developing the children’s creative skills through crafts such as painting, drawing and colouring • Playing games with the children to keep their sense of childhood which is often lost with the tasks that they perform at home • General upkeep of the school to keep it a pleasant environment in which to learn COMMUNITY PROJECTS 1. Orphan Care Work Volunteer Involvement at the Orphanage • Building development at certain times of the year. • English and Portuguese lessons with the children with the assistance of visual aids and a translator. • Developmental playtime where the children get to learn new games and play with toys that they wouldn't normally have access to. • Constructive sports games such as Frisbee and Soccer. • Giving the orphans the one on one care and attention that they deserve but rarely get. • We are now teaching them craftwork such as making Rag Rugs, shell mobiles, pot decoration etc. These are mostly with the use of free materials and things that the kids can source easily in the local community, which teaches them resourcefulness. 2. Rural Home-Building • Cyclone Favio hit the Mozambican coast in February 2007 and devastated much of the local area. African Impact was involved in the initial relief work and assisting AID agencies and through our local contacts we have continued with rural home-building for local disadvantaged and disabled villagers. • We are currently managing to build 1 home every 2-3 weeks. They are simple and rustic structures of the same style as the local community and provide shelter for individuals who would otherwise have nowhere to call home. • The work is sometimes grueling, but always rewarding and offers an amazing insight into rural Vilanculos and the chance to interact with locals. 3. Sports Coaching Football/Soccer Volunteers are involved with 2 sessions each week with our main team of older boys and also with the coaching of younger children who are eager to be involved and learn. We work closely with a local coach who oversees all training with older boys which adds to the consistency and effectiveness of the programme. 4. Teaching English We are teaching English at the orphanage, to the teachers at the pre-school, the soccer boys and the wider community, to locally orphaned children, as well as 2 sessions a week to students and adults who live just outside of Vilankulo town. This is exciting work as you're able to give these local people an opportunity to broaden their horizons and communicate beyond their borders. Volunteer Involvement • Basic exercises and team-building drills such as running/fitness, stretching, team-work, skills and drills • Soccer games and tournaments Even if you are not particularly interested in being involved in soccer, the chance to work with the younger children using the soccer field as a stage to teach them life skills and enhance their sense of self-worth is extremely rewarding, and fun! Even with the older children you can just join in doing their warm ups which is quite amusing. For the people who want to get more involved you can assist in coaching, new exercises, organising the teams and playing the matches » back to top Rural Pre-School, Orphan Care and Teaching English Project, Vilanculos - Highlights This volunteer project in Africa includes: Community Work - Rural Pre-School and Orphange Volunteering with Children, Bazaruto Island Adventure • Teaching in a rural pre-school through songs, games and crafts • Local orphanage involvement and assistance • Work on our outreach project and provide sick people with the skills to gain a sustainable income for themselves • Help rebuild traditional houses destroyed by Cyclone Favio for disadvantaged and disabled villagers • Learn some of the local language • Coach a local youth soccer team • Immerse all of your senses in local Mozambican culture during an enlightening day involving an insight into the traditional lifestyles of the local area, including traditional food, dancing, drumming and singing • Make friends for life with the other international volunteers on the programme Mozambique Travel Highlights • Open Water 5-day PADI Certified Scuba Diving Course US$470 (This can be incorporated as part of your project) • Dhow Safari to Islands US$60 per day (includes snorkeling equipment, Nat Parks fee and lunch) • Deep Sea fishing excursions US$300 for full day • Snorkeling excursions • Horseback rides on the beach US$35 • Eating out at Smugglers Sports Bar (with pool table and beach volleyball), and numerous other restaurants on the beach front » back to top Project Fee Includes • Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as teaching materials, sports equipment, supplies, etc. as well as the development of the actual programme. • Transfer from Vilanculos Airport to the project accommodation in town • Orientation and introductions to project work upon your arrival • A cultural day involving an insight into the traditional lifestyles of the local area, including traditional food, dancing, drumming and singing. • All daily transportation to and from the project • Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day at your volunteer accommodation • Assistance in your projects by various staff and project managers • Full support from African Impact and your project manager throughout your time at your placement Project Fee Excludes • Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement (expected to include cover for repatriation) • All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other) • Email/Internet and telephone calls • Soft drinks, wines and spirits • All visas for border crossings (on extra excursions) • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary with us in Mozambique » back to top Volunteer Support Throughout your stay at your placement in Vilanculos you will have the support and guidance of our project staff and coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, and will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance. Volunteer Orientation Upon your arrival in Vilanculos you will be met by an African Impact representative, who will escort you to your new 'home'. Once you have settled in, you will receive further information on the current status of our programme involvements in the local community. You will be given a detailed Welcome Pack, which will contain all the important information you may need. You will be orientated to the area that you will be living in and also the local town as well as be shown the areas that you will be volunteering in. In the next few days, you will visit the project sites and be introduced to the relevant project and volunteer coordinators that you will be working closely with. » back to top Accommodation You will be staying at our rural camp in rustic yet comfortable thatched bungalows, located on the beach. Facilities include a kitchen, lounge/dining area, garden, and braai/bbq area as well as a pool and deck for relaxing in the afternoons and over the weekend. Each bungalow consists of 2 twin bedrooms and a bathroom with toilet and shower. Members of our African Impact team will be staying on the same property, so that they are always available to you for any questions or issues you may have. Meals You will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast is on a help-yourself basis and usually consists of cereals/porridge, toast, fruit, tea and coffee. Lunch and dinner are full meals, and will be cooked for you by our volunteer cook at the volunteer base. » back to top Getting There The coastal town of Vilanculos, Mozambique, a short boat ride from the World Heritage Site Bazaruto Archipelago.. We will meet you at the airport! Fly into Vilanculos International Airport (daily from Johannesburg), where you will be met by our project coordinators on arrival. They will then transfer you the 15 minute drive to the project accommodation where you will begin your orientation the following morning. » back to top Make an Enquiry Volunteer Project in Mozambique - Community Work - Rural Pre-School and Orphange Volunteering with Children, Bazaruto Island Adventure     print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top