Computer Training For Primary Students in Africa

Volunteering in South Africa with International Volunteer HQ, the world's most affordable and trusted volunteer organization. Volunteers are based throughout a variety of South African communities, volunteering in and around in Muizenberg, 30 minutes from Cape Town. While volunteering in South Africa, I will be participating around a wide range of volunteer abroad projects, including Teaching, Childcare, Surf Outreach, Sports Development and Computer Training.

The IVHQ South Africa volunteer program has volunteer placements located near central Cape Town. These placements are based in the Capricorn/Vrygrond community in Muizenberg, which is approximately 30 to 40 minutes from the Cape Town city center.

Volunteer programs begin on the first and third Monday of each month. I intend to be teaching in South Africa for 3 solid weeks from 24 Jun – 15 Jul. 2019.

The aim of the Teaching project in South Africa is to provide assistance within public schools in low-income communities in Cape Town, to support struggling students and help ease the workload of teachers within under-resourced classrooms.

As a Teaching volunteer in Cape Town, I will be placed in one of three public primary schools, where I will work alongside local teachers or other volunteers. Typical subjects taught at these schools include English, Mathematics, Life Skills, Social Studies, Art and Physical studies, however there is a heavy emphasis on English. I will be either tutoring for 1-hour blocks, or assisting a local teacher in the classroom, and follow a set curriculum with work books. I may also be asked to help organize other activities for the students, including sports.