Monthly Archives: September 2012

Bethany Neave – 3rd day – Painting the Sipho logo on the wall of a school

Posted on September 30, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

I was woken up at 7.00 and was out on the front porch area drinking tea with Michael, Malindi and Wilson by 8.00.  The next person I was going to meet was the female coach for SKRUM – Naomi.  I … Continue reading →

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Bethany Neave – 2nd day – Meeting the Team

Posted on September 29, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

I was woken up at 7.00 after an ok night sleep (little bit of advice:  always take Malaria tablets before food and never after as I felt very ill during the night.  After having a cup of tea and normal … Continue reading →

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Calling all Silverhairs! Your skills are needed!

Posted on September 29, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

I have always thought that if I needed to employ someone I would chose a more mature person.  Why?  Well, they would have had a lifetime of experience, gained many skills along the way, will be loyal, reliable, know how … Continue reading →

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Bethany Neave – Travelling to Swaziland

Posted on September 28, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

SKRUM Swaziland Experience Monday, 17 September 2012 1st day – Travelling Travelling: After being dropped off at the at Heath row airport and saying the goodbyes to my mother I was able to explore the ridiculously huge departures lounge. It … Continue reading →

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Bethany Neave’s blog – Swaziland –

Posted on September 27, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

SKRUM Swaziland Experience Saturday, 11 August 2012 Intro to SKRUM… The Beginning SKRUM… About SKRUM: SKRUM are a charity that strives for the education of the new generation of South Africa about AIDS and other sexual health. Alongside with this … Continue reading →

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Volunteer Football coaching in South Africa

Posted on September 25, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Often overlooked by its sexier competitor Rugby, Football is one of those sports that is universally played and appreciated and a great one to coach abroad if you want to make a difference to a disadvantaged community and leave your … Continue reading →

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Wanted! Rugby Coach for Phuket, Thailand

Posted on September 25, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Seeking a Youth Development Programme Co-ordinator A well established charity, that we will be sending out our volunteers to, is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated individual to fill the position of Youth Development Programme Co-ordinator to join their dynamic … Continue reading →

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Uni holidays – volunteer sports coaching in South Africa

Posted on September 23, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Wondering what to do in your Uni holidays next summer?  Well Annie Lock from Holmbury St. Mary has just finished a volunteer sports coaching placement in South Africa and loved every minute of it! Studying for a degree in sports … Continue reading →

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Callum Oliver’s Week 2 rugby coaching in Swaziland

Posted on September 10, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

This week has been interrupted a little by bank holidays which means that we haven’t been able to coach as much as we would have liked but has still been a very good one. On Thursday the national side did … Continue reading →

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Callum Oliver’s first week rugby coaching in Swaziland

Posted on September 4, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

 Callum’s Blog Week 1 Having arrived just over a week ago now, the time has really flown. I was picked up at the airport by Michael and Linda (who run the charity SKRUM)  in Johannesburg where they were attending to … Continue reading →

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