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Surf School Volunteer Project
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Learn to surf in the perfect
world renowned J Bay waves.
Join our Community Surf School in Jeffreys Bay to learn to surf with the local kids
and come teach them your skills helping us develop our local surf
team. Surf instruction by professional coach.
(Your fees help Sponsor the local Surf Team in Jeffreys Bay)
 THE PROJECT:
Learn to Surf and
Teach Surfing in Jeffreys Bay while helping the local community
children achieve a
sense of belonging by teaching disadvantaged children the thrill of
surfing and belonging to something more in their lives.
 THE SURF SCHOOL:
Jeffreys
Bay Surf School, based at the Beach Lodge is the leading surf school
in Town and one of the best in the country. Our Surf instructor is
the Eastern Province Surf Team's coach and a qualified life guard,
ensuring absolute professionalism and competency - special boards
are used for complete beginners. Depending on surf conditions
lessons are run daily.
 THE
COMMUNITY:
This
community is located near the beach lodge along the most
breathtaking coastline with miles and miles of unspoiled beaches.
Project that you will be involved with are, working with the
children in the pre-school and primary school, working with street
children, maintenance of schools and homes, sport development and
building projects.
 ACCOMMODATION:
Beach Lodge is perched on a dune with
a 270º view of the Indian Ocean. This is the
place that travellers from around the world meet to share their
experiences. Aloe framed views from our wooden decks overlook surf
and sand, and are ideal for all year whale and dolphin watching. The
unique vibe of the bar and cafeteria area offer all day
refreshments, meals and fun late into the night. An advantage is
that the Beach House is located within a minute’s walk from the
community, town and surf.
Single Room/ Double Room:
Here you stay alone or share with a friend.
Sharing Double: In this option you book a bed in a large
en-suite room. You might share a room with someone from a completely
different culture which adds to the whole learning experience. These
rooms have there own private kitchen and barbeque area. The rooms
have sea views and a balcony/veranda with deck chairs to soak up
those golden rays.
Dormitory: This
consists of 4 bed dorms where bathrooms on-suite. There is
also a large communal kitchen. This is for the young at heart who
enjoy the adventure of backpacking.
Meals:
Volunteers can supply prepare their own meals or enjoy meals in the
cafeteria or local restaurants. Breakfast and Dinner at the
cafeteria will cost around R70 per day.
 THE
PROGRAM:
You will be
collected at the airport in Port Elizabeth and transferred to
Jeffrey's Bay where you will be staying at the beach lodge.
Your First week
you will join
the local surf school in Jeffreys Bay to get a idea of what it entails
to teach surfing. The surf school
runs during the week, the weekends
can be used to explore, relax on the beach or explore all the surf and other
shops.
The mornings will
consist of helping with surf lessons on the main beach with
beginners and community kids. During the
afternoons you can work in the community on a selection of upliftment projects and surfing with the local children.
For more
Information on Surfing J Bay please visit:
http://www.infojeffreysbay.com/surfing_jeffreys_bay.htm
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Please note that
you can extend for any length of time
(min 2 weeks)
ZAR 3500 per
week
South African Rands
 ● Accommodation
(shared 4 Sleeper Dorm Room at Beach Lodge)
(Accommodation upgrades to single and double rooms available)
● Transfers to and from Port Elizabeth
●
Sponsorship for community Projects and sponsoring of local kids that
participate in surfing events included.
Please note that
you can extend for any length of time
(min 2 weeks)
This project can be joined at any time of
the year. We recommend arriving on a Monday
This project is open to
anyone over the age of 16, fairly fit and in good health.
The Project is located in
Jeffreys Bay, Volunteers must arrange their flights to and from Port
Elizabeth airport
As if Surfing is
working
Work days will be
weekdays from 8-4 and weekends free to relax or explore the area,
there are a selection of day excursions you can join to surrounding
Game Farms and attractions.
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