Volunteering in schools in South Africa

Zoe Blacklock Start Date: Aug 29, 2022 - End Date: Dec 26, 2022
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Volunteer Trip
  • South Africa

My Travel Story

by: Zoe Blacklock Start Date: Aug 29, 2022 - End Date: Dec 26, 2022
  • Cultural Exchange
  • Leadership/Training Program
  • Volunteer Trip
Today about 57% of South Africa’s population lives in poverty. In low-income township areas, living conditions are challenging, with high crime and unemployment rates, health problems and high population densities. A lack of childcare facilities leaves many children unattended and unprotected. I will assist in every facet of the projects daily routine. This involves helping the local teacher run lessons and dance/creative arts, to food preparation and feeding. General playtime is everyone’s favourite time of day! Most importantly, I will become a positive role model for the children. Sadly, this is something that many of the children are lacking. So I want to make a difference in childrens life's showing the
 different cultures and bonding with them making sure they feel they are part of a family.
  • South Africa