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4+ WEEK
SOUTH AFRICA TEACH & COACH
Adventure
Volunteer
Nightlife
Culture
Wildlife
What's Included?
Experience the majestic beauty and culture of South Africa and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children! Join us on this amazing experience combining the most rewarding community projects with some epic tours and activities! There’s also opportunities for safari, bungee jumping, skydiving and shark cage diving!
You don’t need a degree or teaching experience, simply bring a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference whether it’s through sports coaching or English teaching (or both).
Make a difference, gain valuable teaching experience, and discover the beauty of South Africa. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something extraordinary.
4-12 Weeks
This is a 4-12 week volunteering opportunity
Qualification
All participants are provided with an online Teaching Young Learners Qualification.
Accommodation
Your accommodation will have air-con, WiFi access, and a swimming pool (season dependant).
Transport
All in-country transport is covered to get you from each destination to the next.
Workshops
As part of your introduction on arrival, you'll receive all of the help you need to get ready to teach.
Meals
Most meals are included as part of the program.
Tour Highlights
Volunteering in Local Schools
Help teach English or coach your favourite sport or both!
Jeffreys Bay
Whether you’re a pro or an absolute beginner, this is the perfect destination to go surfing.
Weekend Activity
At least one weekend activity will be included. These include: Overnight trip to Jeffreys Bay, Kragga Kamma Game Reserve, visit to Bloukrans Bridge or river boat trip and BBQ bushcamp.
Qualification
Help teach English skills to children and get involved with development projects and gain a Young Learner’s Qualification.
Route View
Accommodation
WiFi
All accommodation has access to WiFi so you can stay connected.
Aircon
All rooms either have aircon, or a fan to keeep you cool in the Thai heat.
Key Information
Day 1
Arrival Day!
Day 2-3
Induction and Intro to United Through Sport
Over the next couple of days, you’ll learn everything you need to know about teaching and coaching in schools.
You’ll meet the team and learn more about the programme and South Africa. Along with your fellow volunteers, you will get involved with team building activities, coaching/teaching sessions and workshops. You’ll also visit a local township and learn more about the local culture. After this you’ll be all set and ready to get teaching!
Day 4-7
English Teaching/Sports Coaching Project
Time to make a real difference and get involved with your chosen community projects
English Teaching – Monday-Friday 8 am – 1 pm
You’re ready to get teaching! Each morning, you’ll be transferred to the schools. You’ll be teaching children of varying ages from in 3-4 different schools across the week. As levels of education do not stay within strict grade guidelines in South Africa, it’s important all Camp South Africa participants are proactive, flexible and adaptable. We provide the students with reading books and workbooks with set assignments in, you’ll work 1-2-1 to help improve their English. If you’d like to teach a whole class, we can assist in this too!
All participants are provided with an online Teaching Young Learners Qualification prior to departure to help prepare you for teaching.
Sports Coaching – Monday-Friday 9 am – 2 pm
You’ll spend time in 3-4 different schools a day for about an hour and a half at each. You will usually be coaching in groups of two or three. So don’t worry – you won’t be on your own. It’s a team effort!
There’s a range of different sports you can get involved with including: football, rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, cricket, tennis, dance, swimming and even ultimate frisbee! You don’t have to be an expert to be able to teach! A usual session will start with a fun warm-up (including games and fun competitions), develop into some skill development exercises and then maybe a small match or two.
Coaching in this project relies on having a relaxed attitude and being able to improvise. The equipment and facilities can vary from school to school, but that’s all part of the fun! You will be coaching kids ranging from around 8-14 years of age, with a mixture of boys and girls and a mix of sporting abilities from absolute beginners to the next wonderkid!
Afternoons/Evenings after Community Projects:
When you return from the schools, you’re free to fill your time as you wish! Chill at the accommodation with your fellow volunteers after a day of hard-work. Play some pool or ping pong in the bar, watch some tv in the lounge or take a dip in the swimming pool. Why not head into town and hit the beach or try surfing; explore the city or go shopping. Be sure to talk to the team for recommendations.
Day 8-9
Weekend Activities
The weekends are for FUN!
Depending on your length of your programme at least one weekend activity will be included. These include:
The activity depends on the schedule/availability and will be confirmed on arrival.
On the weekends that our included tours aren’t running, there’s a wide range of activities available including*:
If you’re after a more relaxing weekend, Port Elizabeth boasts one of the most beautiful shorelines in all of South Africa. Enjoy a day at the beach, topping up the tan or head to one of the nearby shopping malls for some retail therapy. If you prefer, you can choose to spend the weekend relaxing on-site and chilling by the pool!
*All optional activities come at an additional cost
Day 10-14
Week 2 Teaching and Coaching
Time to get back in the schools for another 5 days of really making a difference!
Remember if you’d like to switch to English Teaching or Sports Coaching for a few days, you’re more than welcome!
You’ll also have the opportunity to volunteer with preschool children from disadvantaged communities. You’ll assist with general classroom activities, help with meal times and of course play lots of games and sing songs! If you love working with young children, you’ll definitely want to get involved!
Day 15-16
Free Activity – Jeffreys Bay*
Surf’s up! Heading to the surf capital of South Africa, Jeffreys Bay. You’ll be transferred to the beautiful J-Bay for a change of scenery! One just a sleepy seaside town, it is now one of the world’s top surfing destinations! Check into your beachfront accommodation, drop your bags and hit the beach. Whether you’re a pro or an absolute beginner, J-Bay is the perfect destination to get go surfing! You can also try a range of different watersport activities as well as dune boarding – you’re sure to get the adrenaline pumping!
If you’re looking for something more relaxing, spend the weekend topping up the tan and exploring the local area. You’ll be spoilt for choice with all the great cafes and bars around.
(Transport & Accommodation at Jeffreys Bay Included, surfing and additional activities are at an additional cost).
*Please note the schedule may change and this may move take place on another weekend.
Day 17-21
Week 3 Teaching and Coaching
Three weeks in you’ll know the schools and the students like the back of your hand! Why not try coaching another sport, or try teaching English to switch things up!
As always, the evenings are yours to spend as you wish! In the evenings there are a range of activities the team will organise including: 5-a-side football with your fellow volunteers, ‘localicious Wednesdays’ where you can try some local cuisines and of course games nights!
Day 22-23
It’s the Weekend!
It’s the weekend and time to relax or get involved in some epic activities! The weekend activity schedule will be confirmed on arrival.
Here’s just a few additional activities available*:
Of course you can always spend the weekend at the beach, shopping or just relaxing on-site and chilling by the pool!
*All optional activities come at an additional cost
Day 24-28
Week 4 Teaching and Coaching
It may be your final week but it doesn’t have to be! You can stay up to 12 weeks.
Head back to the schools for another week of teaching and coaching. By now you will have seen how eager the children are to learn from you and the impact you have had on their lives. You will have formed close relationships with the students and the local teachers.
Day 29
Weekend Activities/Departure Day
If you’re staying just a short 4 weeks, you’ll be transferred back to the airport for your flight home!
Staying longer? Lucky you! The weekend awaits! Your local leader will confirm the plan for the weekend and let you know what activities are planned!
All Accommodation
Local Guide Service
Stated Meals
Airport Pickup
In-Country Transport
Young Learners Qualification
Stated Activities
2 X Free T-shirts
Pre-Departure Support
Like-Minded Travel Group
Flights
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Vaccinations
Visas
Background Check
Extra Excursions & Extra Transport
Starts
Noibai (HAN)
We recommend arriving between 9am – 5pm on day 1 so you can meet your local guide in the arrivals hall. They will be wearing Camp t-shirts and will be holding a sign (You can’t miss them!). If you can, we think arriving earlier rather than later on the start day is better to allow for some down time at the hotel before the orientation and evening activities.
If you do not arrive in the selected window, you will be responsible for making your own way to the accommodation. Your local guide will be able to advise on this in the group chat. If you are planning to arrive a day earlier and want to stay near the airport in a hotel at your own cost just let us know and you can come back to the airport for the pickup window.
Ends
Siem Reap Angkor International (SAI)
On the last day of Camp we recommend a flight after midday, we have a final night out so give yourself time to recover and make sure you have time for any onward travel arrangements. Remember you’ll need to check-in at the airport 2-3 hours prior.
When confirming one of our tours, you will be responsible for booking your own flights. We do this to provide you with the most flexibility on where you fly from, and also so you can find the best price for your journey.
Whilst flights aren’t included in the base price, you can request a quote from our flights partner Skylink here.
If you need any more assistance, you can contact us:
Call Us: 0161 222 3780
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Since each of our tours visits different places, the accommodation you will be staying in will vary.
The accommodation section above will cover more detail, but all the partners we use have been hand selected by our expert tour planners, using their extensive knowledge of the areas to ensure the quality of your stay will be fantastic.
Whether you’re a first time traveller or an experienced explorer looking for your next adventure, just as long as you’re 18 or over, you can join us on Camp.
The average age is 18-28 but we also welcome many travellers in their 30s. There is no maximum age limit, so if you’re still young at heart and up for an adventure like no other then join us.
Yes, Wi-Fi is available, whether it be in a communal area or in your room. However, we try our best to ensure that Wi-Fi is available in most areas of your accommodation. You can also buy a local SIM card or e-sim so you have data on the go.
This varies depending on the programme. Check the schedule section above on this trip page to see which meals are included.
There is an abundance of inexpensive, fresh and delicious food from the many food stands and small family restaurants. On the days where a meal isn’t included, we recommend trying the local street food!
For about £2 per kilo, local laundry services will wash your clothes early morning and return them washed and neatly pressed the following afternoon.
Our programmes are fun-filled and action-packed but but don’t worry, you’ll still have some free time to relax or explore on your own. Your guides will be able to recommend some great activities and places to visit.
Certainly, with so many amazing places to see, we encourage this! Each member of our team is well-traveled and have visited Thailand many times, so we are always happy to give you travel advice. If you want to book onto another tour to continue your travels, just let us know and we’ll even offer you a discount!
This can really vary. Most items are relatively cheap, and it depends how well you can, or need to budget. There are also opportunities to do additional activities which you may want to get involved in. For further advice contact our team and we can help you come up with an idea how much you will need to budget for.
Definitely! You will be making friends from the moment you land in, friends you will keep for life after sharing such an amazing experience.
You will receive a packing list as part of the ‘Pre-Departure Pack’ which you will be sent after booking, but here’s just a few items we recommend taking;
The choice is yours, but a backpack is definitely more suitable for travelling around. Plus, you don’t want to look like a starry-eyed first time traveller dragging around a heavy suitcase, looking like you just landed at a 5* resort in Europe!
Personal Insurance, covering the time you will be away plus any activities that you will be undertaking, as well as any planned travel to other countries.
An Enhanced DBS Check. We’ve made this easy for you – you can book this with us once you have secured your place. If you are coming from another country you will need the equivalent local police check.
Personal Insurance, covering the time you will be away plus any activities that you will be undertaking, as well as any planned travel to other countries.
An Enhanced DBS Check. We’ve made this easy for you – you can book this with us once you have secured your place. If you are coming from another country you will need the equivalent local police check.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where individuals of every background, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, ability, and identity feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
With our flexible booking policy we can move your trip date to another date within the same year, just make sure to let us know at least 2 months in advance! You can even change your Camp location if you fancy.
If you wish to cancel you can check out our T&Cs HERE! You’ll need to let us know via email as soon as you can if you can no longer travel.
We advise getting travel insurance to cover any unexpected events resulting in you being unable to attend camp.
Departure Dates
SATURDAY • 11TH JANUARY 2025
TO SATURDAY • 8 FEBRUARY 2025
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SATURDAY • 8TH FEBRUARY 2025
TO SATURDAY • 8 MARCH 2025
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SATURDAY • 12TH APRIL 2025
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SATURDAY • 10TH MAY 2025
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SATURDAY • 30TH AUGUST 2025
TO SATURDAY • 27 SEPTEMBER 2025
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SATURDAY • 27TH SEPTEMBER 2025
TO SATURDAY • 25 OCTOBER 2025
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SATURDAY • 25TH OCTOBER 2025
TO SATURDAY • 22 NOVEMBER 2025
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