🌍🤝Community Volunteer Needed at TCM | South Africa
The experience
Join Tshega Christian Mission in South Africa and support local schools and community initiatives 🌱. Volunteers assist with classroom activities, help children with learning, and take part in outreach programs such as family visits, sports activities, and feeding schemes ⚽🍎.
This is hands-on service where your time and energy truly make a meaningful difference in the community.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Elderly Care:
Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 38
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
Transport to the base and back. Transport within the programs.
Wifi.
Use of the Swimming pool.
Safe drinking water.
Hot showers.
Occasional stops at a groceries store.
Lodging
Dinner on Weekdays
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside South Africa
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Tshega Christian Mission Volunteer Programme
At Tshega Christian Mission (TCM), our volunteers play a vital role in supporting education, community outreach, and children’s programmes. As a volunteer, you can expect to assist teachers in our primary school and Lambshaven Kindergarten, help with classroom activities, mentor and encourage children, and participate in weekly community outreach, including visiting families, sports programmes, and feeding schemes.
In return, you can expect a welcoming, supportive environment where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build meaningful relationships, and grow personally and spiritually. Our team provides guidance, training, and care throughout your stay, while you commit to serving with dedication, flexibility, and a willingness to learn.
Volunteering with TCM is a chance to make a lasting impact, experience South African culture, and be part of a mission-driven community.
Activities & Shift
Activities & Shifts
Volunteers at Tshega take part in a variety of hands-on activities:
Education Support: Assist teachers in primary school and Lambshaven Kindergarten, help with classroom activities, and mentor children.
Community Outreach: Visit local families, participate in children’s ministry, support sports programmes, and help with feeding schemes.
Special Projects: Arts and crafts, maintenance tasks, event support, and seasonal community initiatives.
Shifts:
Typical daily shifts are 6-8 hours, with flexibility depending on the programme and season.
Volunteers may work mornings, afternoons, or a combination, with weekends often reserved for community events or rest.
Exact schedules will be provided based on your availability and current programme needs.