Volunteer Abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions in Robertson, South Africa
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Cross-Cultural SolutionsRobertson, South Africa Webinar
Li Quach, Senior Manager of CommunicationsVolunteered in South Africa, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Thailand and Peru
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Getting to Know Robertson
Interesting Facts:
Small town located 90 minutes from Cape Town
Ideal for nature enthusiasts
Surrounded by mountains and vineyards
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans, Isi-Xhosa
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Townships in Robertson
Nkubela – Black township Bo Dorp – Colored township
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Orientation into Robertson
•Saturday• Volunteers arrive at CPT before
6pm on Saturday • Drive Saturday evening to
Robertson, supper upon arrival•Sunday• Welcome lunch: Boerekos on the
Kolgans river boat• Drive back through Robertson,
Nkqubela, Bo Dorp•Monday• Placement Orientation• South African History• Township tour of Nkqubela
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Home-Base
All volunteers stay at the Home-Base
Meals:• Carefully prepared by CCS cooks • 3 delicious meals a day, and snacks and fruit
available at all times• Safe drinking water
Location:• Walking distance of all amenities such as
internet, laundry, shopping centers and restaurants
• 1 block from main road through town, location of tourist center and bus/train depot
Features:• 5 Bedrooms, each with own bath• Lounge (Common Area)• Nice outside garden, great for braai’s• Wireless internet connection
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CCS Robertson Staff
Country Director - Luann HataneLuann has 15 years experience working on civil society strengthening, policy development, and community mobilization. She was HIV/AIDS Coordinator with responsibility for the management of all HIV/AIDS initiatives for CARE in Lesotho, South Africa, and Swaziland. Luann also served as Executive Director of the Western Cape Networking AIDS Community of South Africa and was the Project Coordinator with Cape Town’s Salesian Institute supervising the management, assessment, and residential care of 30 street youths. She is trained as a social worker.
House Manager - Lynda BesaansCooks/HousekeepersDriverGroundskeeper/Security
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What can volunteers do?
•Teaching* (2 Primary Schools, 1 High School)Teaching Children Teaching Conversational English Assisting Teachers of Special Education
•Caregiving (1 crèche, 1 special care center)Caring for Infants & Children Caring for People with Disabilities
•Healthcare (1 hospital, 2 hospices) Observing and Assisting Local Health Professionals Working with People Affected by HIV/AIDS
*School holidays will be extended for 2 weeks to a total of 6 weeks off in 2010 due to the World Cup
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Volunteering at the Farm School
Four Classrooms in the schoolActivities in two younger classes- Read books- Sang songs- Did art projects (made cards)- Taught basic English
Activities in two older classes- Art Projects (Made photo frames and painted t-shirts)- Had conversational English
My Overall Project- Had a video exchange between a class in New York and the farm school
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Cultural & Learning Activities
•Township Tour•HIV/AIDS workshop•Local Nature Reserves•Private tour of Graham Beck Wines•Afrikaans Language Lessons•Isi-Xhosa Language Lessons•Traditional Meal in Nkqubela•Tour of Bo Dorp•Guest Speakers on community development issues such as inequity and land reform
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What can I do in my free time?
Around Robertson- Hiking- Horse Back Riding- Explore Town- Winery Tours- Spas
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What can I do in my free time?
Weekend Trips - Cape Town
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What can I do in my free time?
Weekend Trips- Garden Route (Ostrich riding, Cango Caves, Bungee Jumping)
Day Trips-Shark Cage Diving-Safaris
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How’s Robertson different from Cape Town?
Robertson
- Small Town- Quiet/relaxed atmosphere- Safe to walk around - Opportunity to build more personal relationships with people in the community- Less placement options
Cape Town- Big City - Lots of tourist attractions- Many more safety concerns- More placement options are available
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You’re Not Just a Tourist
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When Can I Volunteer?
Available Start Dates
•April 17• May 15 • June 5• June 26• July 17 • August 8