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| ZOTE EDUCATION - Life-changing experiences that changes lives |
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| ZOTE Education and Community Development is one of the pillars of ZOTE Investment and Projects. With the support of international partners, corporations, and foundations, we are able to provide individuals with unique and innovative programs in youth development, education, healthcare, cross-cultural learning, and internship. ZOTE Education promises our participants life-changing experiences that will change the lives of youth. |
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Through our Volunteer Programs, participants will experience firsthand the gratification of serving a great cause. ZOTE Projects offers volunteer opportunities in teaching and childcare among our rural and urban-based projects. Our volunteers live with host families or volunteer house, and we strongly encourage our volunteers to get involved with local families and the community at all levels sharing meals, celebrations, and church events.
ZOTE Projects will allow you to work with people, learn new cultural-languages, introduce and help solve local problems, and ultimately create positive sustainable change for others through education and community development. Ask and Apply to one of our programs today and start your experience.
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Mzanzi Volunteers have the opportunity to participate in local programs in unique ways, while learning and giving back. You will be able to participate in ZOTE Projects and support local NGO’s that focus on youth development. Volunteer activities will include scholarship builders for youth, local fundraisers, and new youth and skill development workshops and camps. Check your schedule and join the ZOTE network, and learn more about getting involved today. E-mail us at info@zoteworldwide.com
ZOTE Education offers Internship and Externship Programs for undergraduate and graduate students. We design and facilitate student internships in education and community development, community healthcare, and tourism. We currently offer internship opportunities in Kenya, East Africa and South Africa. For more information about becoming a ZOTE intern, mail us at info@zoteworldwide.com
ZOTE Education administers Study Exchange, Study, and Visiting Programs for all type of groups planning a trip to South Africa. We believe that educational and cultural programs help to foster cultural understanding, and provide participants with a firsthand experience of other countries. With the support of ZOTE Travel, we will organize and tailor all aspects of your visit to South Africa.
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We have trips starting from 2 weeks to 3 months; and groups we have worked with in the past include:
• Friend and Family Vacation groups
• Student Travel
• Professional Retreats
• Youth Group (Cultural and educational excursion)
• Political Delegations (Educational program)
• Undergraduate and Graduate Schools (Education for Social Change Program)
Learn more and start your 2009 plans today: info@zoteworldwide.com
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| ZOTE Projects will allow you to work with people, learn new cultural-languages, introduce and help solve local problems, and ultimately create positive sustainable change for others through education and community development. Ask and Apply to one of our programs today and start your experience. |
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ZOTE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS |
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Volunteers will contribute their valuable time as teaching assistants and tutors in primary and secondary schools, and childcare workers in day care centers in Venda and Soweto South Africa. They will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the motivation and development of young people’s lives and ultimately helping to bridge gaps and influence change in the 'New South Africa'. |
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VENDA, SOUTH AFRICA - SOWETO, SOUTH AFRICA |
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Opportunities in: Teaching Assistant; Teachers; Childcare Assistance; Healthcare Assistance; Community Developers; Counselors; Mentors.
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Crèches/Pre-Schools
Language and Literacy
Creative activities (Music, dance and art)
Life Skills
Hygiene and Basic Skills
Primary Education (6-11 years)
English, Math, Science, Arts and Culture
*Tutoring and Career Development
*Recreational Activities and Life skill workshops
Junior and Secondary Education (12-14 years)
English, Math, Science, *Tutoring and Career Development,
*Recreational Activities and Life Skill Workshops
Youth Development Activities
Orphanages (HIV Centers) /Places of Safety /Children’s Homes
Drop in Centers/ Community centers
*Recreational Activities and Life skill workshops
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Volunteers with varying skills will be able to help in areas of academic and skill development through mentoring and tutoring activities. Currently there are schools in South Africa that struggle to meet their achievement goals, achieve specific skill sets, and motivate young people. There are many factors contributing to this challenge from high student to teacher ratio, lack of resources, and most important history. We have opportunities for volunteers to assist with teaching at preschool, primary and secondary levels. At primary and secondary levels, volunteer teaching assistants can help teach core subjects, such as English, mathematics, life skills, and science. The subjects will be relative to each school’s needs; however the greatest need is typically in math and science, particularly at the secondary school level. There will be additional opportunities for tutoring, career development, recreational and organizing extracurricular activities for students.
Volunteers may work in settings such as day care centers, orphanages or “places of safety” in the community. The town’s Children’s Home and certain foster home situations are referred to locally as “places of safety”. Volunteer preschool teachers will teach Basic English skills and carry out basic childcare duties. This role is suitable for a caring, motivated, and self-directed person.
As a volunteer, you can help by working with children ages 2-6, helping with general caretaking like handing out porridge and brushing teeth, teaching English, reading, writing and pronunciation. Simple math and counting, body hygiene, crafts and educational games for younger children may be available as well. Volunteers will be able to use this time to display their mentoring experience, and motivate the students toward a positive future.
Please note that all projects require volunteers who are self-starters and can conduct their daily activities with minimal supervision. You will take part in a flexible schedule in one or more of the following areas, depending on program needs and volunteer skills.
Participating communities and schools are located in the township area of historical Soweto and 4.5 hours north of Johannesburg within the Vhembe District, situated in the northernmost province of South Africa. Volunteer placements are primarily in the main town of Thohoyandou and its surrounding villages: Manamani, Dzwerani, Shayandima, Mphego village and Itsani.
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ZOTE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS SCHEDULE |
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This program runs year round. When school is closed, volunteers will be involved in community activities.
We encourage you to come for 1 month or more. We do accommodate a minimum of two weeks.
All volunteers should arrive on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month so that orientation can begin on Saturday morning.
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Volunteers for the South Africa Program must:
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18 years and older |
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Speak English |
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Familiarity with Typical subject areas |
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Please note that all projects require volunteers who are self-starters and can conduct their daily activities |
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Volunteers agree to follow the laws of the host country, the policies of the community in which they |
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volunteer, and/or the rules of the host family, failure to do so will result in the termination of your
program and forfeiture of all program fees |
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