kaLamdladla Primary School Volunteer Project


kaLamdladla Primary require volunteers for :
- Helping and training the secretary and the head teacher on basic computer skills and office procedures.
- Designing a programme to help the children to speak and practice the English language both in class and outside class.
- Teaching English to Grade 3 pupils and assisting teachers with their workload
- Assisting the Deputy principle to teach Science.
- Landscaping and general maintenance in and around the school
- Artists and musicians to liven up the children.
- The school has a small library and needs someone with experience to sort it out and also to arrange the books so that the kids can enjoy them.
- Assistance with the daily dishing out of food to the children at break time
The Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided in the rural Village of kaPhunga. You will be living in traditional Swazi beehive huts.
The Transport
All transport will be provided. You will be collected from the airport and
taken to the village. For the excursions you will be travelling with us and
volunteers from other projects.
The In Country Orientation
In country orientation will be provided on arrival by Myxo from
Wozanawe Cultural Tours.
This will include Swazi culture and tradition, do’s and don’t’s,
presentations from the principle and teachers at
kaLamdladla Primary school, a tour of the village where you will meet those you
will be helping and basic siSwati language training. siSwati Language
training will be for one hour per day over a period of 5 days. Whilst
English is the official business language in Swaziland it can make a big
difference in developing relationships with people if you have the siSwati
basics as English is not widely spoken in the rural areas. A language manual
will be sent to you prior to your arrival so that you have the chance to
begin practising before you get to Swaziland.
kaPhunga is renowned for its stunning sunsets and breathtaking vistas and is of
historical importance in Swazi and Zulu folklore. Many of the locals still
live in accordance with many long-held traditions, practicing time-honored
Swazi methods for farming and traditional architecture and living within
customary Swazi culture.
The Costs
This is a unique opportunity that has been rated by others travellers as one
of the highlights during their time in Swaziland.
Total cost is R10,500.00
This includes:
* Breakfast and dinner 7 days a week
* Accommodation in traditional beehive huts
* In country orientation
Optional additional week (not included in costs)
* 4 night/5 day visit to Kruger National Park and Mozambique
The cost excludes:
* Airfares
* Lunch
* Travel/medical insurance
* Optional 4 night/5 day visit to Kruger National Park and Mozambique
All the fees should be paid in full one month in advance.
Payment can be made by credit card. Card details must be sent via email to
confirm the booking or calling +268 6044102 for security reasons.
Bank Transfers can be done into the following Bank details.
Woza Nawe Campsite And Tours- Account Holder
Account Number- 0140019666801
Branch Code – 66 50 64
SWIFT Address- SB IC SZ MX
Bank Name – Standard Bank, Manzini
Telephone- 0268 502411
The Benefits
* A unique opportunity to live and work in a different culture and working
in a third world country.
* The chance to further enhance your own professional and personal skills
and knowledge within a developing country
* The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution by helping strengthen
the capacity of the local education system.
What other information do I need to know?
Additional Information
The sole cell phone network provider is MTN. Sim cards and air time are
readily available at numerous outlets.
PS:Myxo can arrange for you a very cheap way to call home and be in
touch with your family.
Whilst much of Swaziland is malaria free, anti malaria medication is
recommended for the lowveld and Mocambique. It is available in the country.
The official currency is the Lilangeni (the plural is emalageni). It is
pegged to the value of the South African rand and rands (with the exception
of coins) can be used in Swaziland and Mocambique. There are numerous ATMs
and rands can be obtained from local banks.
Optional Additional Week
An additional, optional week can be spent touring the Kruger Natioanal Park (South Africa) and Mozambique.
All interested individuals should book ahead for the Kruger Park tour and all the details of the tour can be sent on request. This extra week is not
included in the costs of the volunteer programme.