Baphumelele Children's Home
As seen on TV: Baphumelele Children's Home recently featured in the WAGs, Kids & World Cup Dreams BBC3 series in the UK. Play an active role in the development of young children at the world famous Baphumelele Children's Home based in Khayelitsha township close to Cape Town. AVIVA volunteers have played an important role at this home since June 2004, and have collectively contributed much to Baphumelele's ongoing transformation... Baphumelele houses approximately 150 children ranging in age from new born to 18 years. (volunteers work mainly with the 0-5 years age group) and provides a safe haven and loving home for these children who would otherwise face a life on the streets. Baphumelele does not discriminate against children on age or medical grounds, accepting all children who are in need. Visits from singers Beyonce Knowles, U2's Bono, Sir Elton John and the Manchester United Football team have provided Baphumelele with much needed publicity, though they still have a real need for volunteers who are able to assist with looking after the younger children (0-5 yrs), particularly with child development, laundry, washing, feeding, food collection and a variety of other support tasks. This is a very special project that will suit emotionally mature volunteers who are looking to make a positive difference to a wonderful group of young children. Volunteer testimonial...Lauren Ochsenreiter - 20 from the USA
"Traveling to South Africa and working at Baphumelele was the most incredible experience of my life. You go there to help, to make any small difference you possibly can, and you leave changed in ways you didn't think possible. I think of and miss the children every single day, look at their pictures regularly and am often brought to both laughter and tears in doing so. Living in Obz/Cape Town and working with an international group of volunteers was an invaluable experience and provided a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to know people from around the world while at the same time exploring everything (and there's lots!) Cape Town has to offer. My six weeks there was not nearly enough time for me, and I know I will be back. AVIVA offers a truly unique travel and volunteer experience and does so incredibly professionally while also offering personal attention and assistance in every way possible. I can not say enough about the service that the AVIVA staff provides; they genuinely want to ensure that you have the best experience possible while in South Africa, and in my opinion they succeed tremendously at doing so." Read more testimonials What's included?- Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off.
- A welcome brief from a member of the AVIVA team.
- Accommodation at AVIVA House and at Baphumelele Children’s Home.
- Self-service breakfasts for the duration of your stay.
- Transfers between AVIVA House and Baphumelele.
- A donation to Baphumelele (payable by AVIVA).
- Advice and support from our experienced team during your stay.
- Our booking service for attractions, events and tours.
- An attractive certificate recognising your contribution to the Baphumelele Project.
- If required, extra nights can be added to your stay to meet your flight dates for only R120 per night. This may help you to take advantage of any cheaper flights that arrive in Cape Town before your planned arrival date.
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