Category Archives: rugby charities in Africa

Volunteer Abroad in Swaziland – Aids Education through Rugby Coaching

Posted on February 16, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

PASS THE BALL, NOT THE VIRUS! Make a difference in Swaziland – Combine rugby coaching and AIDS education with this fantastic charity and develop key career skills too! WHAT DOES THIS CHARITY DO? The charity, SKRUM, aims to provide AIDS … Continue reading →

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TRAVELLING – 9 BIZARRE BUT ESSENTIAL SURVIVAL OBJECTS

Posted on February 11, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

I receive the Ready Traveler Newsletter from the site http://www.TravelInsuranceReview.net and this great article made me sit up and take note! 9 Everyday Objects You can re-use for Travel Disaster Survival As stories of last week’s blizzard rolled across our … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG: Exploring Swaziland and taking on 6 new schools!

Posted on January 3, 2013 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Today we went very far indeed… like really far! It was me, Michael and Wilson so I was the driver for the day.  I was happy about this as I love to drive the car but not as happy as … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG: “The Day of the Girl Child” – Swaziland Rugby Coaching/AIDS education

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

Getting up quite early as today was all the pre planning we needed to get done for the day of the girl child.  Naomi and I went off to visit the 3 schools to confirm that they would be attending. … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG IN SWAZILAND: Tom Gray meets the Minister for Sport

Posted on November 16, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

  Tom is out in Swaziland doing some Rugby Coaching with the charity SKRUM for 6 weeks.  Here he is with Swazi coaches Naomi du Pont and Wilson Dlamani meeting the Minister for Sport! Tom spent his first week in … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG IN SWAZILAND: An Overview by Bethany

Posted on October 31, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Week 1 My first week in the Kingdom of Swaziland was a very different experience to the cold and wet West Country that I am used to. After arriving and it was cold, wet and raining – I did feel … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG IN SWAZILAND: Bethany’s last week in Swaziland

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

Here is a photo of Bethany taking over the “company bike” so she can get back and forth from Sondzelas Backpackers situated in the Mlilwane National Park for her last week on her volunteer rugby coaching placement.   For more … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG IN SWAZILAND: Tom Gray’s first week rugby coaching

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

I arrived in Swaziland on Monday afternoon after a long journey from Edinburgh.  I was greeted at the airport by Wilson, one of the coaches who made to feel very welcome. At the SKRUM offices I met Michael, Linda and … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG IN SWAZILAND: Bethany Neave – Driving around Mr. President and the opening of the Christmas Emporium

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

Today again I was told I would be helping the shop, which is good as it is really coming along nicely and today is the day Linda wants to officially open! Before I went to help Linda in the shop, … Continue reading →

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VOLUNTEER BLOG IN SWAZILAND: Christmas

Posted on October 22, 2012 by www.volunteervacations.co.uk

Today I am not needed for the SKRUM programme as all they will be doing is driving around giving out letters to explain the cancellation of the National match and to explain when it will be rearranged for.  Therefore, today … Continue reading →

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