 Children with Disabilities South Africa
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Through providing an integrated service of stimulated care the aim is to develop the children’s capacity as individuals while empowering them and their families within the greater community. The residents receive specialized care from suitably qualified nursing, physiotherapists and occupational therapy staff and receive regular attention by medical practitioners.
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Based on the southern side of the Cape Town, this is an ideal location to explore the Cape Point Peninsula. To the north of the city is Table Mountain, and Robben Island, and to the east are the famous Winelands of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
 After arrival at Cape Town International airport, Ruth (pictured left) or a colleague will meet you and take you to your accommodation. An initial induction will provide you with all the necessary information for living in Cape Town, after which, you’ll be introduced to the project.
There is a daily program that aims to improve quality of life for the residents through stimulation in all their developmental domains including: physical, social, emotional, communication, cognitive and sensory. In addition to supporting the children, the parents also receive support and guidance through group and one-to-one sessions.
Along with the full time staff, all volunteers receive on going training to ensure their continuous professional development. Volunteers boost the ratio so that each resident can receive more attention. Your main duties include:
- Assisting with the stimulation program and feeding the children
- Working with the nurses and medical staff
- Assisting physiotherapists with massage of the residents
- Singing, painting and playing simple games with the children
- Arranging and accompanying the children on outings
- Assisting in the fundraising department
- Helping out in the kitchen
- There are also plenty of opportunities to develop your own projects, such as initiating a “dream room”
Please be flexible with the working hours; a typical weekly schedule may be Monday, Wednesday and Fridays 9am – 5pm and Saturdays 10am – 2pm
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- Living with a host family gives you the opportunity you play an active role in the household, and a true understanding of South African culture.
- There are different meal options:
- Host family with breakfast and evening meal provided
- Host family with food allowance provided for self-catering
- Volunteers generally share rooms with other volunteers; requests for single rooms are welcomed although these cannot be guaranteed.
- Your accommodation starts from the first Monday of your programme. If you arrive earlier, please book alternative accommodation. Click here to book.
- Volunteer House Accommodation in a trendy part of Cape Town close to city centre, making it easier to go out at night. Highly recommended for party people and independent travelers. Accommodation will include self service breakfast, evening meals prepared for you, regular cleaning of the house and laundry services. Twin and dorm rooms are available (12 beds per dorm). Click here for further information (PDF 167 KB).
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- Your volunteer programme will start on the 1st Monday of the month and your Welcome to Cape Town orientation will start on the Thursday before. Therefore please arrange your flight to arrive in Cape Town on the Thursday.
- Minimum duration 2 weeks up to a maximum of 6 months
- Flights are not included.
- An arrival transfer is included if you arrive on the Monday that your programme starts.
- If you arrive earlier, we can arrange an airport transfer and hostel accommodation until your programme starts (transfer £15, single room £15 per night).
- Door to door transportation from your accommodation to the project is provided with a private shuttle for 150 South African Rand per week. Alternatively, if you wish to have greater independence, a hire car is a great option.
- All of Twin’s volunteer placements are in partnership with recognised Charities, Non Governmental Organisations (NGO’s), government ministries or registered agents, giving you the confidence to work with reputable organisations.
- Our local partner provides 24-hour support.
- Comprehensive insurance is available for each of the volunteer placements.
- Minimum age 18 yrs
- Volunteers who have qualifications or experience of working with children with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy and severe physical disablement are welcomed.
- If you have little or no experience of working with children with disabilities, there is still an important role for you to play at the home.
- Emotional maturity is essential.
Please be aware that in addition to covering your food and accommodation costs, a portion of your programme fee is contributed towards supporting the on-going efforts of the project, and these funds are vitally important to the projects who are largely reliant on donations.
- Minimum 2 weeks: £875
- Weekly extension: £120 per week
- Volunteer house option price per week: Twin Room: £60, Dorm Room: £40
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