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18h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Child Care
- Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
- 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.
What you get
3
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
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- The host will pick up and drop off travelers from Drake Bay Airport (DRK) free of charge. Travelers arriving by boat in Drake Bay will need to pay for a taxi transfer to Finca Ganadito (around USD 30).
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- Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Come help us by teaching languages, art, photography and sports to children.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English or Fluent Dutch
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 7 Creating true social impact
- 6 Meeting international travelers
- 6 Meeting locals
- 5 Developing social awareness
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 4 Practicing English
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 2. Zero hunger
- 4 1. No poverty
- 4 4. Quality education
Laura
Slovenia
I wasn't sure how I'll feel staying with a host an volunteering in a new continent but the host and the team made feel super welcome and helped me with every problem I had even when it did not relate to the organisation. They were all super sweet and kind and truly made me feel like a part of the family! The children are super sweet as well and welcome you with open arms as soon as you arrive! I loved teaching and playing with them! I truly think this was the best choice I could have made! Forever grateful to SYI and everyone I met while I was there❤️ I'll miss them so much
about 2 months ago
joshua replied
Thank you for your time with us, these kids and the team will always remember and Miss you.
All the best in all your endeavors.
You're always welcome to visit another time.
Melani
Switzerland
It was absolutely an amazing experience. The children were so cute and my host Lawrence and his family did everything they could to make me feel home and safe. Joshua was also amazing, he answered so many of my questions and helped me a lot. The children were so cute and for sure it's not an easy experience but it is one that will teach you a lot. If you have any questions do not hesitate to text me on whatshapp +41788049054. Thank you one again to the whole SYI Team I will never forget this new family❤️
about 2 months ago
joshua replied
Thank you for everything you did for Soweto Youth Initiative.
All the best and welcome to the family.
Marcela-Valentina
Germany
The locals from the organization and my host family were very nice. However the conditions at the accommodation were a little bit worse that I imagined. There were many bugs and cockroaches. Most of the day there was no running water so the shower was from a bucket. The host family was very lovely and always warmed it for me but I honestly expected a proper shower. At the organization I was mostly teaching the kids. However I didn't received a plan on what should I teach. So it was up to me what I want to teach. Which I don't think it is a proper solution for the kids in the long term.
about 1 month ago
joshua replied
Thank you Marcela for your feedback and apologize for the challenges you may have faced here.
As as an organization we shall continue to evaluate and and improve on the said issues for a better experience.
Furthermore we have identified and already implementing best practices, innovations, and solutions that enhance our program's quality and effectiveness.
Gaia
Switzerland
I had an amazing experience, everyone was really kind and friendly and the kids were so sweet and fun! The hours are flexible, they leave you time to move around and visit, and the work is pretty open as well, you can personalize the classes and bring your own experience and knowledge to the kids. For accommodations I felt 100% at home and safe, the host family feels like a second family to me, they were extremely helpful and kind and accompanied me everywhere I needed to go. I miss everyone dearly and hope to be able to come back.
4 months ago
joshua replied
We really appreciate you Gaia.
Your contribution to this project really made a difference to the lives of these kids and the community at large .
S.Y.I fraternity wishes you all the best in you future volunteering activities
Much love
Cynthia
Indonesia
Volunteering in Kenya with SYI is one of the best decisions I've made in my life. Not only have I gained so much experience, I've also made tons of new friends and found a new family. People from the organization, my host, other volunteers, and most importantly - the kids in the slum - they're all such wonderful and lovely human beings. I wish I could've stayed longer than just 3 weeks. Thank you very much for everything, the organization ❤️
8 months ago
joshua replied
Thank you so much Cynthia for the contribution you made to this project, you have touched so many lives.
We were so much Happy to have you and the memories we shared together will never be forgotten.
We wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
It's our hope that you'll come back someday, welcome back.
Much love!
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