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Lily of the Valley has a vibrant volunteer programme where volunteers from all over the world commit to a minimum of 3 months working with the children and participating in the local Community projects programme. If you wish to apply for our volunteer programme, please complete this form.

What we offer:

• An opportunity to enrich the life of a child infected or affected by HIV
• All our volunteers are met personally at the airport and transferred to accommodation on site
• Accommodation is provided in self catering three bedroom cottages. Volunteers provide their own food and cook for themselves
• Volunteers have free time to explore local South African highlights

Eligibility and Skills required:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• An international driving licence is an advantage
• A willingness to help wherever there is a need
• Above all a love for children and a lot of patience
• Lily of the Valley is a Christian based Care Centre and as such are alcohol, tobacco and drug-free zones. Volunteers are asked to respect this principle.

Although there are no specific skills required to participate in this programme, qualification or experience in any of the following areas is beneficial:

• Teaching
• Medical/paramedical, particularly Occupation therapy, speech therapy
• Youth work
• Computers
• Music
• Technology
• Arts and crafts
• Counselling

Possible Areas of Responsibility for Volunteers:

• School: Nursery school, resource centre, homework supervision, Community Day Care centre
• Medical: Accompanying sick children to hospital, routine clinic medication visits
• Social: Up-dating Memory books for each child, assisting with letter writing, accompany children on outings.
• Admin: General office admin, answer telephone, up-date files etc.
• Recreation: Oversee Sports, outings, drama, choir, nature trails etc.
• Clothing : General stock control, store room upkeep.
• Toys: Refurbish broken toys, pack birthday packs, create party/Christmas packs. Mend bicycles. Develop craft area
• Routine: Shopping, collect toys and clothing from donors, assist with maintenance of buildings and gardens etc.
• Community Vegetable growing, sewing, woodwork, literacy classes, Projects health education, maintenance, computer school, Day Care Centre, Library, crafts, etc.