Home of Hope
Home of Hope is a very special home, which provides an interim place of safety for babies and young children for a short period of time until they can be placed in a suitable home. The children come from diverse circumstances, some abandoned in dustbins, others abused, neglected, raped or infected with HIV. As a Home of Hope volunteer, you will be involved with the daily care giving of the children, helping with preparing breakfasts, lunch, snacks, dinners and formula feeds; cleaning and sterilising the bottles used during the day; feeding babies and toddlers; giving medication; recording and evaluating babies and toddlers according to their milestones; changing nappies, bathing; stimulating babies and toddlers according to our set out programme and much more besides! This is an especially rewarding project for emotionally mature volunteers, who will be able to see the positive difference their contribution has made to the lives of some very special babies and young children. Volunteer Testimonial...Claire Le Cras - 31 from Guernsey
"The Home of Hope project is the most amazing placement! I had such a good time and of course fell in love with all the babies! AVIVA is a fantastic organisation and really made my trip special. I can't wait to go back to Table View and Home of Hope!" Read more testimonials What's included?- Cape Town Airport collection and drop-off.
- A comprehensive welcome brief from a member of the AVIVA team.
- A Welcome Pack complete with many useful items that will help you settle in and an opportunity to let your friends and family know you have arrived safely.
- An embroidered AVIVA Fleece.
- Accommodation at AVIVA House (in Table View, Cape Town).
- Self-service breakfasts for the duration of your stay.
- Transfers between AVIVA House and Home of Hope.
- A donation to Home of Hope (payable by AVIVA).
- A full-day Peninsula tour which includes lunch, visits to Hout Bay, Chapman’s Peak Drive, Cape Point, Simon’s Town, Boulders Beach Penguin Colony and much more. An incredible day rich with history and some of the world’s most beautiful scenery.
- A half-day Cultural tour, a fascinating introduction to South Africa’s recent political history before and after Apartheid. Includes highlights of Khayelitsha, South Africa’s second largest township after Soweto.
- A full-day tour to the Cape Winelands including the Paarl, Franschoek and Stellenbosch regions. Wine tastings and lunch are included.
- 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 Home of Hope 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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