Getting Here | Criteria | Qualifications | Activities | Testimonials | Volunteer Application Form
We love volunteers!
In fact, we look forward to having volunteers come and stay with us because they make such an invaluable contribution to the lives of our children.
Being a volunteer at New Hope Children's Centre provides rewarding experiences for you, and opportunities to use and develop your talents - maybe even discover hidden ones!
Getting Here
Normally we would plan ahead with you before your expected arrival date.
Airport pick-up: Unless planned otherwise, we will pick you up from the Airport for FREE.
Accomodation: If you wish, we can accomodate you at our guest wing at no cost (subject to its occupancy or lack thereof).
Even so, you are encouraged to contribute a small amount towards your daily upkeep.
Rest & Recreation: Depending on your duration of stay, you might wish to take some time off for a Safari. In such cases this would be done at your cost. We could recommend a good travel agent to help you in this.
Airport drop-off: By the same token, we will drop you at the Airport at the end of your stay with us.
Criteria
We welcome groups of upto 15, and individuals alike. We are happy with both short term volunteers (2-4 weeks) and long term ones (2-6 months).
Qualifications
All volunteers:
- need to be at least 18 years of age.
- must complete the Volunteer Application Form.
- must have no criminal record especially of child abuse.
- should be free from infectuous diseases such as Tuberculosis.
- must agree to observe and maintain strict confidentiality. This helps to ensure the safety of the children at the New Hope.
Activities
Some of the activities that you can be involved with include but are not limited to:
- Providing support, encouragement, and guidance.
- Helping kids with their homework.
- Reading stories to smaller children, playing games. Feeding the very young ones.
- Giving the children one-on-one attention.
- Teaching songs, conducting sing-along
- Mentoring. Serving as a positive role model for the children.
Teaching by Example - honesty, fair play, politeness - Sharing with the kids interests such as craft ideas, art, drama/skits, sports etc.
- Gardening. Planting flowers, weeding garden, general maintenance of grounds and structures.
- Developing and Strengthening Character in the children through assigned responsibilities.
- Teaching Life Skills such as personal savings, job hunting, shopping wisely, reading a contract, cooking, personal hygiene etc
Testimonials
Over the years many generous individuals have donate their time and talent to assist us in various ways as volunteers.
You might like to read about some of their experiences of volunteering at New Hope Children's Centre. If these stories inspire you to get involved, why don't you contact us.