Social Work and Youth Development Volunteering Programmes

Working with children from disadvantaged backgrounds can be a life-changing experience and it is one of the most rewarding things you can do. As a volunteer in this field you will have the chance to positively impact the lives of at-risk and vulnerable youth, and the care and attention you can offer them is invaluable. Volunteers are greatly needed and appreciated in all the care facilities and youth organisations we work with here in Cape Town and the children you meet will be extremely excited by your presence!

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We collaborate with some incredible local organisations including NGO’s, children's care facilities, and schools which provide a variety of meaningful social work and youth development opportunities.

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Social Work & Youth Development Volunteering Key Skills:

  • Communication
  • Social skills
  • Problem solving and critical thinking
  • Self-awareness
  • Organisation
  • An understanding of young people
  • Knowledge of law
  • Active listening
  • Respect and cultural awareness

 

Ideal Volunteer Applicant

  • Proficient in English.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Confident and good interpersonal skills.
  • Compassionate and dedicated to working with children.

Programme highlights:

  • Work alongside knowledgeable and highly accomplished professionals in your field.
  • Make a difference in the lives of children who need your care and attention the most.
  • Help to improve the quality of life and the futures of some of South Africa’s most disadvantaged youth.
  • Demonstrate your dedication and passion for working with children and impress future employers.
  • Challenge yourself and work on your self-awareness, patience and empathy.

Minimum Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18
  • Completed (or will have completed) A2-Levels or equivalent
  • Minimum of 4 weeks duration, no maximum
  • Not a resident of South Africa

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Key programmes features

You are here for your development, your career and ultimately your future. You need to nail it when choosing a provider and a programme. So here's our offering in a nutshell.

Choice of programmes

We offer several programme options to suit different budgets

Choose your level of support and independence

Pay only for what you need from your trip

Programme fee starts at GBP £396 (USD $495)

Unlimited duration. No extra fee

Stay for any amount of time that you need and the price you pay for your programme does not change.

Total flexibility and control over your stay duration

You're free to change your itinerary whilst you're here, no hassle.

Unique guarantees

You won’t pay a penny unless we can offer you your ideal internship. Get 100% back if you’re not 100% happy after our placement search.

Your needs and preferences always come first

You're in total control of your experience

You won't get a 'cookie cutter' experience with us.

Four unique promises underpin our services. See them.

Focus on the skills you need.

Not only do you choose your industry, but also choose the exact skills you want to develop within that industry. Communication, negotiation, political negotiation. Just say!

We have a huge network of host organisations that allow us to find your match with unbeatable accuracy.

Our unique application provides you with the opportunity to highlight the skills you need to develop.

Our placement search is totally driven by your personal requirements.

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Four unique promises underpin our services to give you total peace of mind.

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What are others saying?

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A straightforward process

We have worked very hard to streamline our process to make your experience easy, fun and highly rewarding personally and professionally. Flick through the steps below, or read about our process in more detail.

Introduce yourself to our friendly team

Getting your dream internship all starts with you saying hello! Just pop your details into our enquiry form and we'll reach out to schedule a conversation with you that we call a 'discovery call'.

Ask questions & learn how we can help

In your discovery call, you can ask us any questions you still have. We'll talk about your options in the career fields you've told us you're interested in to help you imagine your placement and decide if our service is right for you.

Complete your programme application

If everything sounds good to you, complete your application to put into words your dream programme. This forms the basis of the 'design' of your customised placement and will be the primary framework against which we validate potentially suitable opportunities.

We'll source you the best opportunities

We maintain a large and varied network of the best organisations in Cape Town. We will identify the best potential fits for your programme goals and preferences and reach out on your behalf to assess those organisations for suitability (learn about their current projects and initiatives).

Prepare and plan for your experience

Once you've confirmed which placement offer you prefer, we'll start helping you plan the rest of your trip. We'll book your accommodation, help with your travel arrangements and provide extensive advice and information on how to get ready for your time in Cape Town. Your Bridging Gaps mentor will be on hand to make sure you're fully prepared for your placement.

Maximise your experience & learning

Finally, every member of our team will move mountains to make sure you get what you came for and MORE! It's essential to us that you're safe, you're learning and growing in confidence and developing the most important skills for your future career.