Volunteer in South Africa
Volunteering, and service learning have been well documented for the enormous benefits they bring to both the server and those being served. The OLIVE LEAF Foundation, offers a volunteering experience which is second to none as it is rich and varied and can be adapted to meet the specific needs of our organisation, our programmes as well as the needs of the volunteer or intern. We have opportunities for direct and indirect service as well as for research internships. We welcome both skilled and semi-skilled volunteers from local communities as well as internationally as long as they are prepared to work within the scope of our Volunteer Policy.
We have established links with local and international academic institutions for service learning opportunities which involve many young people who come and work alongside our staff at grassroots level to enhance our programmes and build mutual understanding of our development challenges, collective problem solving and innovative development opportunities.
Through our volunteer opportunities local young people have the chance to enhance their skills, develop their leadership capacity and prepare for productive responsible adulthood.
Whether you are interested in working with orphans or vulnerable children and youth, in gender programmes or providing care and support for adults living with HIV/Aids , The OLIVE LEAF Foundation has a volunteering experience that will impact your life forever.
To volunteer or do a service learning stint with us, please complete an application form and we would be delighted to process your application. For Mandela Day volunteers, please contact site managers directly.
Latest special requests for volunteers
In the spirit of Mandela Day, in the time of Madiba's birthday 18 July, the following sites have placed special requests:
Alexandra team
For Alex Site we would appreciate if volunteers and companies can organise an outing for our children and grannies to the zoo or a fun place.
Our communities identified the following as needed gifts:
• Educational Materials – Uniforms, reading books, educational games and toys
• Clothes and Blankets
• Food parcels
• Financial support for kids club meals
Contact Person:
Alexandra Site Manager
Sophy Phalatse
072 092 6399
sophy.phalatse@olf.org.za
Port Elizabeth team
The following volunteering opportunities are available with our Port Elizabeth team:
• Packing donations received for the Children and the orphaned children and their caregivers in Port Elizabeth area.
• Taking orphaned children on an outing to Homeleigh Farm on Tuesday 20th July together with their caregivers
• Holding special KidZ Club meetings at the schools in Zwide on Friday 23rd July
• Packing and Distribution of Groceries for orphaned families in Walmer Township.
If you cannot give time at our planned activities , you can utilise your 67 minutes by asking friends, work colleagues and family for items that are needed by the children in Walmer Township. This is an ongoing project and items are needed throughout the year. Or working and want to help ?? Hold an OLIVE LEAF tea at your home with friends and family and each guest pays an entrance fee and/or brings groceries towards feeding one family for a month. An OLIVE LEAF Foundation staff member will attend your tea and keep you up to date on “your” family’s progress. Any donations of goods and time will be welcomed.
Our communities identified the following as needed gifts:
• Toys and books for children under the age of 10
• Items for food parcels for our Grannies and Support Group Members
• Blankets
• Clothing for any size – children and adults
Contact Person
Port Elizabeth Site Manager
Terry Hattingh
084 593 0367
terry.hattingh@olf.org.za
Durban team
Our care and support programme for people living with HIV and AIDS will conduct home visits in Chesterville.
Please contact Buyiswa Malunga 0836995930 to participate.
Our Orphan and Vulnerable Children programme will conduct Community Kidz Club and distribution of food parcels in Cato Manor.
Please contact Thabani Kalala 0845300632 to participate.
Our Abalingani Gender Programme will conduct Health Discussions in Lamontville Clinic.
Please contact Thabani Kalala 0845300632 to participate.
Contact details
Durban site manager:
Rooks Moodley
073 909 4711
Rooks.moodley@olf.org.za
For more information about the Mandela Day initiative across the world visit the Nelson Mandela Foundation website
For Mandela Day volunteers, please contact site managers directly.
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