Monthly Archives: August 2010

The end to an experience which I will never forget

Posted on August 28, 2010 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Week Five: Coaching has been cancelled because there are massive strikes in Port Elizabeth. Both the teachers and nurses want more pay!! It’s annoying as it’s our last week but it does mean we get to do some fun things! … Continue reading →

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A day working in an Orphanage, AIDS orphans, and a day teaching in the classroom

Posted on August 24, 2010 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

There have been a lot of birthday nights out and leaving do’s this week so I am absolutely exhausted! Some people have gone home now which was sad, you don’t realise how close you get to people when you spend … Continue reading →

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Road trip to Cape Town – Gap Year week-end off from coaching

Posted on August 22, 2010 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Time is going so fast here. I’m still loving it, you sort of feel like this has become your life though and forget all about your old one. There are more ups and downs now that we have all settled … Continue reading →

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Coaching 15 different schools a week is a challenge!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Week Two: This week has gone incredibly fast! I guess that’s because there is so much going on here all the time. We have 3 schools a day to coach, and then there is nearly always some sort of social … Continue reading →

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A level results not what you were expecting? Dont despair!

Posted on August 19, 2010 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Today is that dreaded day in the UK when the A level results come out and students find out whether they have got into the university of their choice.  According to morning telly, only half of those students that have … Continue reading →

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Sports coaching in South Africa – the best part of my gap year!

Posted on August 14, 2010 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Hannah went off to South Africa on Thursday 15th July to join the first two weeks of the new group starting the sports coaching placement in Port Elizabeth.  She was adamant that she could only spare two weeks as my … Continue reading →

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