I've stayed in Jeffreys Bay for three weeks and
worked as a volunteer at one of the schools in the township. The
children at the Creche were very adorable and the two teachers were
just amazing in their dedication to educate about 40-50 children
every single day. They could definitely use some helping hands and
their appreciation for me investing three weeks of my time in
helping them was enormous...........Read
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Jeffreys Bay Foster Home and Safe house Volunteers
A place of refuge, restoration and
family for those most vulnerable children who have been
rejected by even their own families.
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Nelly Senong founded the Haven several years ago.
Being a Section 21 Company ensures that the Haven be administered in
a fully accountable and open manner under the processes and
procedures of the Companies Act.
TASKS:
Volunteers will be assisting in the children's daily needs,
preparing meals, caring for the youngsters, helping children with
homework, playing with and entertaining the children. Maintenance of
the foster home and creating a comfortable environment. We will also
will be doing regular field trips with the children.
The Vision:
To transform the child’s environment so that he/she can
experience the warmth of a home and to integrate him back into school so
that in turn he/she can/will offer a positive input in our society. We
want to maintain a balance: the children need to be cared for in spirit,
soul and body.
Furthermore, it is our vision that those children receive
tertiary education within their line of interest.
The Mission:
To let the children be children again.
To restore their dignity as human beings.
Channel the desire of creating a better future into
useful qualities.
To impress discipline by means of participation in
house rules and duties.
The goal is to give the children the love they never knew
or experienced. This is a love they can only ultimately experience when
they have a relationship with Christ Jesus. It is our belief that when
this happens the rest will fall into place, and they will be restored to
the role God intended for them – TO BE LIKE CHILDREN, and valuable
members of society.
Core Activities
The operation of the Haven as Nelly's foster house and as
a place of safety for children who have come from disadvantaged
backgrounds and have been neglected or orphaned and come to a position
where the Department of Social Development has taken them into care. The
Company is committed to ensure that the children who come into this
Haven will be cared for in a holistic way, ensuring the needs of the
child are met both in body and soul. The Haven provide a home
environment which is culturally in tune with the child’s background.
The Haven will ensure that contact is maintained with the
child’s family where this is possible and appropriate. Each child will
have a development plan so that life skills are taught in addition to
the school education and spiritual support given.
Foster Mother
Nelly
Senong pictured is the house mother. She had long felt calling in her
life to work with children, and when she heard the call to join in
Jeffreys Bay, she bought her bus ticket without even knowing where J Bay
was! Initially she was counselling, but with her strong calling, she
started caring for street children. This then led to a fostering home
for children taken into care and for a house both children and carer
could live in, The Children’s Haven, was born.
ACCOMMODATION:
You will be staying at the Volunteer
Lodge in Jeffreys Bay more info
Jeffreys Bay Volunteer Lodge
Sharing Twin:
In this option you book a bed in a twin room. You might share a room with someone from a completely
different culture which adds to the whole learning experience.
Dormitory: This
consists of 4, 6 and 8 bed dorms.
Meals:
Breakfast is supplied on a self service basis.
Volunteers can supply and prepare their own meals or enjoy meals in the
lodge or local restaurants just a hop from your accommodation.
Extra weeks
ZAR 2000 per week when staying longer than a
month
Accommodation Upgrade
ZAR 350 per week
twin room
sharing
Includes
● Accommodation
(shared 4, 6 and 8 Sleeper Dorm Room
(Accommodation upgrades to twin rooms available)
● Transfers to and from Port Elizabeth Airport
● Sponsorship for
foster home.
●
Breakfast included
Dates
This project can be joined at any time of
the year and on any day of the week.
Who can Apply
This project is open to
anyone over the age of 16, with a passion for working with
children.
Location
The Project is located
in Jeffreys Bay South Africa,
Volunteers must arrange their flights to and from Port
Elizabeth airport
Working Hours
Work days will be
weekdays from 9-5 with two days off per week to relax or explore the area.
