2019 at Elderly / Frail Care Center
from 460€
Elderly / Frail Care Center
Highlights
- Volunteer by helping local staff take care of the elderly members of society
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of how the Frail Care system works in South Africa
- Enjoy the Mediterranean climate which makes trips in your free time very comfortable and pleasant
- Live in a volunteer house and meet people from numerous countries all over the world
- Discover the night life and socialize in one of the many bars Cape Town has to offer
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About the program
Volunteer at a Home/Facility for the Elderly and Frail Care Center.
About the Program
This Elderly/Frail Care Center opened its doors 1959 and initially only served as basic accommodation for the elderly (who could look after themselves), and offered no additional services. However, this changed in 1994 with the official end of Apartheid and a change of government. ..
Typical day
Depending on the length of stay, the project supervisor tries to have volunteers work in various parts of the facility on a weekly basis in order to get a full understanding of how the center operates. Their main area of work will be with the Carers (nursing staff) on duty, with tasks such as:
Free-time activities
Cape Town is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations for a reason. Its beaches, such as Camp’s Bay, are world renown, and Cape Town’s beachfront and downtown areas are lively at any time. During the day it is easy to find artisans selling their crafts or outdoor cafes to enjoy the ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Our volunteer program commences on every Sunday of the year (closed from mid-December to mid-January).
Program fees
Meet your organization
Stay Africa Volunteers
Non-profit - founded in 1972
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Kevin
About the project
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