VENDA VOLUNTEERING....EXPLORE THE LAND OF LEGENDS

Our main aim is to help with education of the kids and teenagers. Volunteers have a choice of helping with an After-School Programme at the Learning Centre, local Creches and with Local Primary School.

We have built a Learning Centre where we hold the After-School Programmes; we have a Crèche running with 43 kids at present. The Learning Centre includes a small library with books in 3 languages, Venda, Xitonga and English. Computer training has started with limited resources, though in 2012 we hope to expand on this much needed skill.

AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS 

The After-School Club involve many varied activities, teaching English, drama, playing sports, doing jigsaw puzzles etc. Programmes runs Monday to Thursday 4pm till 6pm ages range from 6 to 17 year olds.

CRÈCHE

There are a number of local crèches in the area. Volunteers in Bennde-Mutale will help out at the crèche in the Learning Centre. At the Learning Centre we have 43 kids ages 1to 5 years old. Volunteers will work with Anna, Grace and Ruth who run the crèche. Times are from 0800 to 1330.

Other crèches in the area have anything from 16 to 60 kids of 1 to 5 years old. Conditions are not the best by any stretch of the imagination, however every child deserves the best and the ladies who run the various crèches do so with respect, love and commitment often with no pay.

LOCAL PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Ages ranges and class sizes can vary from school to school and class to class. Volunteers would help teach in Grade 4 to Grade 7, normally volunteers are teaching assistants; however this can change due to the ever changing problems in education. Many teachers play 2 to 3 roles with-in a school from teacher to finance officer to secretary.

Volunteers need to be independent, able to design own materials with limited resources and use own initiative.

VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE ALL THE SUPPORT THEY NEED WHEN PLACED IN ANY OF THE ABOVE.