GOZOLOLO CENTRE FOR CHILDREN

 

 

We  have been running a non-profit organization for disadvantage children in Durban, for 18 years.There are three centres,each one is located in a township,rural area and an informal settlement (shanty town). We host volunteers from around the world so in order to raise money we offer them accommodation and food.

 

Volunteers bring great energy and excitement when they come to our Centres. Every year we look forward to having you stay with us and share your experiences.Your generosity is greatly appreciated and it is a privilege for us to welcome you to our family.

 

Here are some of the qualities that can contribute to a pleasant experience whilst at Gozololo. We are very selective with the type of people we would like to work with. Our aim it to attract those that have a positive attitude and realistic expectations. Respecting the way we do things is extremely important.

 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

 

• PASSION 

• OPEN-MINDED 

• TOLERANCE 

• KINDNESS 

• TEAM ORIENTED 

• DEDICATION 

• RESPECTFUL TO OUR CULTURE 

• COMMITTED TO VOLUNTEERING

 

Prospective volunteers will have to go through an interview process via Skype

 

Duties 

 

• Childcare 

• Kitchen duties 

• Gardening 

• Administration 

• Special projects

• Teaching

• Cleaning

• We would like volunteers to help around the centers, anywhere possible.

 

WE are only looking for people that are passionate about volunteering.

 

Volunteering Daily schedule Monday to Friday

 

• 8:00 am- help our care givers with preparing breakfast for the kids

       Keeping the children entertained before breakfast

• 9:30am - Working with the our care givers with teaching children, songs and basic educational activities

• 10:30am -Help Kids wash hands and prepare for snack time.

• 11:00am - Nap time for the kids and volunteers take a break for 45 Minutes

• 11:45 am Volunteers play with the kids outside until lunch whilst others are helping prepare lunch

• 12:30am Watch over the children while eating lunch.

• 2:00pm Volunteers choose from different educational activities for the children.

 

Volunteers can choose to be part of our garden programme.Other Volunteers are allowed to hold workshops to educate our caregivers about child care or any other education workshop.Some can be placed permanently in the kitchen.
We also take our volunteers to our other centres and they can help with support groups and an opportunity to see how the other centres operate.They can aslo offer to teach kids English.
The children are from ages 1-5.

 

 

We provide:

 

Accommodation 

2 minute walk from the Centre 

Secure property
Shared with 1 to 4 other volunteers 
electricity, running water, hot shower 
Shared bathroom 
Full-Kitchen

 

Food:

 

Fruit and vegetables 
Rice, beans, pasta, milk, oats, eggs 
Breakfast & Dinner is prepared by each volunteer at home 
Lunch is provided at the Centre 
Any special dietry requirements are the responsibilty of the volunteer

 

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