Township Community Center – Volunteering in South Africa
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Highlights
- To learn, first hand, about local community challenges and about the work of Baphumelele
- To form a connection with Baphumelele in order to raise awareness of this organization and the community they serve
- Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering is the highlight of their trip - we hope it is for you too!
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Trip includes
- Meet Baphumelele representative and getacquainted with the organization
- Volunteering
- Lunch break (bring your won or you can buylunch at Baphumelele's Bakery)
- Afternoon volunteer activities
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Itinerary
9am – 10am: Meet your Baphumelele representative and get acquainted with the organization.
10 – 12 noon: Begin your volunteering activities
12 noon – 1pm: Lunch break (Bring your own or you can buy lunch at Baphumelele’s Bakery)
1pm – 4pm: Spend...
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Give A Day Global Reviews & Ratings
I had a great time volunteering at Baphumelele with their day care center.
The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape...
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I had a great time volunteering at Baphumelele with their day care center.
The children were amazing and it was easy to get there and get involved. I would highly recommend checking them out if you have some time during your travels in Cape...
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Give a Day Global offers the unique opportunity for travelers to volunteer for just one day at nonprofit organizations across the globe.
Our Mission:
Give A Day Global’s mission is to connect international travelers with daylong volunteer opportunities in order to help our nonprofit partners build capacity and expand their networks of support.
Our Vision:
We believe that all people should have access to education, healthy food, medical care, a sustainable environment, and economic opportunities. By connecting travelers with nonprofit organizations who pursue these same goals, we aim to engage more people in making the world a better place, one day at a time.
How do we do it?
We team up with reputable nonprofit organizations near tourist destinations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas to bridge travelers with projects that are accessible, meaningful, and that may inspire involvement that can continue from afar.
How do you do it? It’s simple:
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Who we partner with:
We carefully vet our partner organizations to assess their effectiveness, to ensure they have sound financials, and to verify their reputation for integrity and community impact.
The organizations we are looking for must meet these requirements:
Location: located near an urban hub or tourist destination.
Language: Have staff that speak English fluently for interacting with our volunteers and communicating with Give A Day Global staff.
Communications: Have reliable access to phone and internet communications.
Community Participation: Involve and empower the community they are serving.
Financial integrity: Have transparent and verifiable financial records that demonstrate fiscal responsibility.
Legal Structure: Be a registered 501c3 in the US or have a registered fiscal sponsor in the US.
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If your plans change, please give GADG as much notice as possible.
- Baphumelele is happy to customize your volunteering activities based on your skills and interests. If you have specific interests please let GADG know in advance of your trip!
- Note: In addition to many other programs, Baphumelele runs an orphanage/children’s home. However, to protect the orphans from getting emotionally attached to short term visitors,they request that Give A Day Global volunteers not work directly with the orphans. Please respect this request during your visit.
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