Lily of the Valley has a vibrant volunteer programme where volunteers from all over the world commit to a minimum of 3 months working with the children and participating in the local Community projects programme.
What we offer:
- An opportunity to enrich the life of a child infected or affected by HIV
- All our volunteers are met personally at the airport and transferred to accommodation on site
- Accommodation is provided in self catering three bedroom cottages. Volunteers provide their own food and cook for themselves.
- Volunteers have free time to explore local South African highlights
- Minimum 18 years of age
- There are no specific skills required to participate in this programme. However, qualification or experience in any of the following areas is beneficial:
- Teaching
- Medical/paramedical, particularly Occupation therapy, speech therapy
- Youth work
- Computers
- Music
- Technology
- Arts and crafts
- Counselling
- An international driving licence is an advantage
- A willingness to help wherever there is a need
- Above all a love for children and a lot of patience
- Lily of the Valley is a Christian based Care Centre and as such are alcohol, tobacco and drug-free zones. Volunteers are asked to respect this principle.
- School: Nursery school, resource centre, homework supervision, Community Day Care centre
- Medical: Accompanying sick children to hospital, routine clinic medication visits
- Social: Up-dating Memory books for each child, assisting with letter writing, accompany children on outings.
- Admin: General office admin, answer telephone, up-date files etc.
- Recreation: Oversee Sports, outings, drama, choir, nature trails etc.
- Clothing : General stock control, store room upkeep.
- Toys: Refurbish broken toys, pack birthday packs, create party/Christmas packs. Mend bicycles. Develop craft area
- Routine: Shopping, collect toys and clothing from donors, assist with maintenance of buildings and gardens etc.
- Community Vegetable growing, sewing, woodwork, literacy classes, Projects health education, maintenance, computer school, Day Care Centre, Library, crafts, etc.
To apply, complete this form.