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Rural Schools- Teaching and Work, South Africa Volunteer in rural and village schools along the scenic ‘Wild Coast’. The programme focuses on enhancing education and computer literacy skills and sports development. Also available is the Inkwenkwezi Conservation Initiative, a hands-on experience working alongside game rangers and field guides in the private reserve. The Wild Coast, with its strong amaXhosa culture, vibrant population and environmental significance, is a destination of recognised developmental importance in the newly established democratic South Africa. Wild Coast Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Education & Teaching, Chintsa - Volunteer Project in South Africa, Cintsa Location Chintsa, near East London on South Africa’s beautiful and rugged ‘Wild Coast’ Project Length 6 weeks Age Limit No specific age limit, a computer literacy test is necessary for participation Project Fee £1300 / $2600 (6 weeks) Teaching £1550 / $3100 (8 weeks) Teaching £1755 / $3510 (6 weeks) Inkwenkwesi 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: Wild Coast Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Education & Teaching, Chintsa, South Africa. » 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 South Africa Photos of Wild Coast Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Education & Teaching, Chintsa in Africa.   More about the Rural Schools- Teaching and Work in South Africa The Community Schools’ Program Rural and village schools - Computer literacy Programme: Computer Literacy is only in its infancy in the Wild Coast region. Working from an established course framework, volunteers are part of developing a module of appropriate teaching resources for future use in computer literacy courses in rural South Africa. Ultimately the programme works towards: 1. Equipping rural and peri-urban schools with computers (a multi-phase project) 2. Continued development of appropriate teaching aids and support structures for both teachers and learners 3. Meeting learning criteria by teaching computer literacy through reading, maths and the sciences 4. Developing Environmental learning and applied competencies through sustainable technology and life skills Sport Development: • The 32°South sport’s initiative is an exciting drive to introduce and develop on-going growth and appreciation in the sporting arena in socio-economically challenged areas of the Wild Coast. In a country such as South Africa, sport is able to encourage not only a healthy lifestyle, but also develop necessary social skills and peer understanding that is essential to the stability and well being of our society. • Sport will also provide 32°South with the medium through which contact with the youth can be developed into an educational forum where HIV aids and STD’s will be addressed in the future. • Volunteers are implementing and further developing a formal sport programme in both a rural farm school and a township setting. The sport programme includes the teaching of sports in a new and exciting structure, teamwork, sport etiquette and encouraging a healthy approach to lives often faced with massive social and economic challenges. Wildlife and Conservation Project: • Inkwenkwezi Conservation Initiative now offers volunteers a unique conservation opportunity to work on one of the Eastern Cape’s premier privately owned wildlife reserves. On horseback, foot and 4x4 you will work in a team with committed and qualified managers and participate in a diverse range of conservation work. • The proximity of the reserve to the ocean further enhances a holistic experience as volunteers will explore and learn about marine and coastal ecology. • The Inkwenkwezi initiative also has a community development project, aimed at enriching the lives of children resident at a local school where they work on a project of improvement at the school once a week. Participants will therefore not only have hands on experience of the African wildlife and ecosystems, but also of the cultural diversity of South Africa. “As conservationists we live in a world with numerous challenges and daunting odds. However, we all share responsibility for the wise use of our resources and for the conservation of the diversity of ecosystems and species. It is this extraordinary diversity that makes Africa such a vibrant place to live in and to visit. You cannot love what you do not know. Come and learn to share our passion for conservation here at Inkwenkwezi Conservation Initiative and experience the depth and scope of the challenge facing environmental conservation in Southern Africa.” The Inkwenkwezi Conservation Team » back to top Rural Schools- Teaching and Work, Cintsa - Highlights This volunteer project in Africa includes: Wild Coast Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Education & Teaching, Chintsa With the Education Development Initiative: Pioneering the development of user friendly, appropriate teaching resources for future programme expansion in rural South Africa Working with a teaching and development team aligned to National education frameworks Bridging the learning divide in South Africa’s education system Linkages to national and international NGO efforts Being part of a community upliftment program Experiencing South African diversity through immersion and exposure at the grass roots level Travelling and exploring South Africa's most exciting and culturally diverse coastal region, the Wild Coast of the former Transkei With the Wildlife and Conservation Programme: Working alongside wildlife professionals in an authentic capacity Field survival skills Camping out in the African bush Mammal research and monitoring Game counts Alien vegetation identification and eradication strategies Fire management - an important support system for savannah eco-systems Exploration of coastal eco-systems South Africa Travel Highlights Adventure tours along the Wild Coast Abseiling Mountain biking Kayaking Surf lessons and access to surfing equipment Beach horse rides Big 4 Game Reserve Game viewing horse rides Organised daily activities like beach volleyball, sundowner river cruises, coastal hikes, rock climbing wall » 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, work tools, etc. All airport transfers from East London Airport, or mainliner bus stop in East London, to Chintsa upon your arrival and departure Full 5-day orientation and cultural education course All daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay Full board and lodging which includes 3 meals a day with lunch usually being a packed meal Access to facilities for weekly laundry service Any wildlife education talks that you might wish to partake in during your stay Assistance in your projects by various African Impact and 32°South staff and volunteer coordinators. Full support from African Impact and 32°South managers and coordinators throughout your time on your Chintsa placement Project Fee Excludes Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation All transport by air or bus to East London 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 Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Chintsa e.g. tours with African Heartland Journeys to explore the Transkei homeland, or horse rides on the beach at Chintsa , etc » back to top Day in the life... This is a typical day in the life of a volunteer working on the Rural Schools- Teaching and Work project: Here is how a typical in the life of a 32°South Schools' Programme volunteer may take shape: 7:30am - Wake up and take breakfast on the deck overlooking the lagoon. 8:45am - You will be transported to your school 9:30am - 2:30pm - You might be involved with working on site teaching, lesson planning and resource development 2:30pm - You are fetched by your coordinator and taken back to your base at Buccaneers 2:30pm - 4:30pm - Free time. This gives you time to go to the beach which is just a minutes’ walk away, surf, read, kayak, walk or check your emails 4:30pm - Organised activity (optional) this might be a beach BBQ or sundowners at a nearby location 7:30pm Dinner followed by own time/lesson preparation Weekends are your own free time with optional extras available A typical day in the life of a Conservation Volunteer: 6:30am - Coffee and morning brief and daily (or on-going project etc.) duties outlined 7:00am - 8:00am - Morning duties e.g.: Vehicle and/or equipment preparation 8:00am - 9:00am - Breakfast 9:00am - 12:30pm - Identified project related field work 12:30pm -2:00pm - Lunch and some chill time 2:00pm - 4:00pm - Identified project related field work such as game counts, or preparing for your camp out overnight in the bush 4:30pm - Organised activity such as sundowners or an evening surf (optional) 7:30pm - Dinner and time to discuss the days’ events with other volunteers Weekends are your own free time with optional extras available » back to top Volunteer Support Throughout your stay at your placement in Chintsa you will have the support and guidance of experienced field-workers and 32°South coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, and will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance. At the support centre HQ based at Buccaneers, Chintsa you will also have access to the following: 24 hr personalised contact person available Internet, fax, phone and post facilities Travel centre Bar and lounge facilities at the accommodation sites Weekly site visit by co-ordinating team Weekly feedback, troubleshooting and planning sessions with co-ordinating team Volunteer Orientation Upon arrival at Chintsa you will be part of a 5-day orientation and cultural introduction. A series of inter-active and informative lectures and slide shows on the following will take place including: History of South Africa Understanding Apartheid Socio-political developments in SA Rocky shores marine life and our coastal waters The fragile eco-systems of estuaries Floral diversity of the Eastern Cape Outings: coastal hike, estuarine exploration, bush walks, rural village visit, ocean excursion on a motorised yacht, game drive through Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve Optional: introduction to abseiling (3 hour course) utilising the climbing/abseiling wall before cliff descents » back to top Accommodation Schools’ Projects: Shared accommodation (two to a room) in the volunteer house situated just minutes from the office. Wildlife and Conservation: You will be based in the Inkwenkwezi permanent Safari Tented Camp in a stunning bush setting in the heart of the reserve. Volunteers will be sharing large East-African style safari tents of no more than 4 people per tent. Meals During your stay on the 32°South programme three meals a day will be catered for you. Lunches will usually take the form of a packed meal, as at most time’s volunteers will be out on their projects over lunch. » back to top Getting There Chintsa, near East London on South Africa’s beautiful and rugged ‘Wild Coast’. Fly in to Johannesburg International Airport and connect to East London Airport. Options for this internal flight include www.onetime.co.za and www.flysaa.com Pick-ups from East London will be arranged by the 32°South team You could also transfer from Johannesburg to East London on a comfortable mainliner bus where you will be met by a 32°South representative » back to top Make an Enquiry Volunteer Project in South Africa - Wild Coast Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Education & Teaching, Chintsa     print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top