Volunteer Teaching in South Africa

Foster creativity and confidence in South Africa’s young learners through interactive lessons, digital literacy, and a community-led approach to education.

Durations: 1 - 12 weeks
Fieldwork hours35 hrs of fieldwork per week
Participant ratio1:6 staff to participant ratio
GVI experiencesIncludes GVI Experiences
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Program information

Travel to beautiful Cape Town to work alongside local educators in the coastal town of Hout Bay, empowering young learners with literacy, numeracy, and essential digital skills. 

Through one-on-one tutoring, group lessons, and creative learning activities, you’ll guide students to gain confidence and unlock new opportunities. Outside the classroom, explore the stunning landscapes –from the iconic Table Mountain and rolling vineyards to the scenic Atlantic Ocean coastline.

Included in your program, at no extra cost.

Make the most of our unique programs with these exclusively curated local adventure and wellness experiences.

Offered once a month, expand your adventure with GVI Experiences. These are just some of the activities offered on your program!
Visit a farmer's market
Visit a farmer's market
Hout Bay lookout
Hout Bay lookout
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Take a sunrise beach yoga class
Sunset on the sand dunes
Sunset on the sand dunes
Hiking around Hout Bay
Hiking around Hout Bay
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Try a sunrise cold-water immersion
Seal spotting at Hout Bay harbour
Seal spotting at Hout Bay harbour
Soak up the views along Chapman's Peak Drive
Soak up the views along Chapman's Peak Drive
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