Volunteer Africa 32° South
Abstract: WELCOME TO YOUR
VOLUNTEER EXP!
Description:
The Volunteer Africa 32° South program has been initiated
to address the needs of two increasingly important developmental
areas of the Eastern Cape in South Africa, namely education
and the environment. The initial focal area of VA32°south
is the Wild Coast of the former Transkei homeland.
These homelands, under the apartheid government 1950’s
– 1994, remained deliberately underdeveloped regions
in which the dominant white economic sector could draw on
a consistent labour pool who were largely denied access
to equal opportunities within society, and were therefore
unable to challenge the monopoly at an academic and economic
level.
The region today remains for the most part an undeveloped,
rural enclave within the greater South Africa. Access to
effective education, resources and equal opportunities are
leading challenges facing the communities of the Wild Coast.
VA32°south is based in Chintsa on the southern Wild
Coast, and it is from here that you can really make a difference.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
The “From Township to Village” project concept
is a Volunteer Africa 32° south initiative to address
the lack of appropriate communal and recreational facilities
in the townships of South Africa. It has been developed
in conjunction with relevant community leadership structures
and involves the rehabilitation and development of an area
of the township for considerable improvement from an environmentally
abused area to that of a useable and beautiful community
space.
Day 1 Welcome and settle in to your base for the next 3
weeks
•Arrive in Chintsa on the Southern Wild Coast of
South Africa
•Meeting of the African Heartland Journeys Team followed
by an afternoon activity of hiking and sundowners on the
“Giant Dune”
Day 2 Orientation to the Wild Coast
•Historical overview of the socio-political developments
of South Africa which will include a lecture and the “Footsteps
of Mankind” tour which explores the origins of humankind
in Africa.
•Through out your time in Chintsa we will build on
this through the showing of appropriate DVD’s as well
as have weekly isiXhosa lessons to allow you an introductory
knowledge of the local language.
Days 3 – 21
Project briefing “From township to village”
by your co-ordinating team, Volunteer Africa 32° south
Project planning, outcomes and objectives:
Your objectives will involve
- Clearing target area of refuse and other dangerous items
- Alien vegetation eradication in the designated working
area
- Fencing and construction
- Rockery building
- Gardening and tree planting, including the introduction
of a tree avenue down the main road
- Pathways and infrastructure
- Development of recreational space and clean sitting areas
- Building a playground and developing children’s
playing areas
Projects are designed to be physical yet rewarding to those
who participate and each project end is attainable in the
three week block.
Additional learning areas and activities for you to experience
during this time will include:
- Historical and socio-political developments of South Africa
- Understanding apartheid and the resistance movement
- Estuarine exploration and informative outings
- Un-spoilt beaches on a pristine coastline
Optional exras for you to do while in Chintsa: Weekends
are work free and our team will assist you in making the
most of your time on the Wild Coast.
- Mountain bike rides
- Surf school
- Beach horse rides
- Big 5 Game Reserve
- Quad biking
NOTE TO SPECIAL PROJECTS:
All special projects designed and developed by VA32 and
the relevant community representatives require minimum numbers
of 7. As a result, special projects are only run with group
bookings.
Contact VA32 - Wild Coast
website: http://www.volunteerafrica.co.za/
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