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Get underprivileged children to fall in love with books and improve the reading skills of 5 to 12 year olds, giving them access to a much-needed education as well as the tools they need to build a better future.

One in four adults in South Africa are illiterate, and many school children are unable to read and write in English, often with parents unable to help. The project aims to improve children’s attitude to reading and improve their literacy skills by recruiting and training volunteers to help children aged 5-12 who find reading difficult.
As a volunteer your working hours will be from Monday to Friday, 9am until 1pm, though you are welcome to do more if you would like to!

Using the skills you have learnt from your inclusive TEFL course, you will be working one-to-one with children, reading to them, encouraging them to read back and boosting their confidence in speaking and reading English.

What's Included

Accommodation:Shared dormitory room in volunteer house
Food:Food is not included; you will need to purchase your own food (budget approximately US$50 per week)
Airport Pickup:Included on arrival date. Ask us for details if you're arriving early!
Training:In-country orientation and Online TEFL course
Support:Pre-departure helpdesk, Local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

What's not included

Flights, Insurance, Visas, Return Airport transfer, Local Transport, Food

Duration

4 - 12 weeks

Start Dates

i-to-i Volunteer and Adventure Travel offer a whole range of projects and adventurous trips across the globe running from 1 to 12 weeks with weekly/monthly departures for trips that are not affected by seasons or weather. Specific departure dates are in place set in liaison with the projects we work with.

Costs / Benefits

Trip prices vary depending on activity and duration. Our volunteer projects start from £499, Adventures start from £699 and Tours start from £599. All trips include accommodation, most meals, an airport pickup, in-country orientation, support in-country and 24 hour emergency support. Our expert advisers will guide you through everything you need right up until your departure and are always available to help once you are away!

Requirements

No specific requirements or qualifications are necessary, just a sense of adventure, a desire to make a difference and a responsible attitude towards the destinations you visit.