Category Archives: Gap Year South Africa

Sports coaching in South Africa – Millie’s blog entry

Posted on April 9, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Sat at home in England reflecting on my time in South Africa, I’m glad I’ve waited to write my blog entry, as I feel it is only now I can fully grasp how lucky I have been the past seven … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEERING ABROAD – ESSENTIAL LIST FOR YOUR SUITCASE

Posted on January 14, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

pyjamas towel (lightweight travel towel ideal) underwear wash kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, deodorant, razor, shaving gel/foam, wet wipes, anti-bacterial hand gel, after sun cream, sun tan lotion, tissues, etc.) fleece swimming costume sun hat sports kit (tracksuits, … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS SUMMER – coach sport, teach or work in an orphanage

Posted on January 9, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

VOLUNTEER IN SOUTH AFRICA THIS SUMMER on a 5 week placement from Saturday 13th July to Saturday 17th August. Coach sports available:  Football, Rugby, Tennis, Swimming, Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Frisbee Teach in primary or secondary schools Work in orphanages Make … Continue reading →

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Volunteering abroad – making a difference and leaving your footprint

Posted on October 3, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Ever thought about spending your school holidays coaching sport to underprivileged children abroad?  I suppose it is a bit of a bus-man’s-holiday if you are a teacher but you get to see a country from the inside and not as … 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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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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Meghan’s photos from South Africa

Posted on April 2, 2011 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk
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Megan (aka USA) on teaching in the classrooms in South Africa

Posted on March 7, 2011 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Loving every second of South Africa. I sorted out my schedule so that I coach soccer on Mondays and Fridays and teach on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in a local township school. On the days that I teach, I also … Continue reading →

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Megan’s first week in South Africa

Posted on March 7, 2011 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Arrived safely at the mother land (South Africa) after a 20 hour flight and movie marathon (My Cousin Vinny, Skin, Coach Carter, A Beautiful Mind & Convicted) from JFK to Johannesburg, SA to Port Elizabeth, SA. I was picked up … Continue reading →

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Volunteering in South Africa – Nick’s first week

Posted on January 21, 2011 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Went to an orphanage yesterday, the kids are knackering, all they want is to hug you and pick you up, they all squueze my arms and call me huge ( massive ego boost!) Within 20mins i was sweating buckets from … Continue reading →

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