Want to become a
Volunteer or Guest Parent?
To
become a Volunteer or Guest Parent you need to attend our compulsory information
session, which is held quarterly. During this session, you will receive
all the information on how to become involved.
To enquire
about our next information session please contact: Liezl von Bratt – liezl@jacarandachildren.co.za
What
do you need to know about being a volunteer?
The
goal of the volunteer programme is to utilise volunteers in expanding existing
services, initiate new programmes and to provide general assistance according
to the needs of the Children’s Homes.
Volunteers
will be informed, screened and identified once a month at our volunteer
information session to be part of one of the following categories (depending on
the interests and expertise of the volunteer and the needs of the
organisation):
·
Educational
·
Recreation
·
Spiritual
·
Medical and other
therapeutic services
·
Life skills
·
School Leavers
·
Maintenance
·
Support of staff members
·
Functions and special
occasions
·
Administrative and expert
assistance
Volunteering
examples:
·
Help with homework &
reading (All Ages)
·
Especially Math & Science
·
Activities, Sport, Crafts,
Skills Development
·
Sewing & Mending Clothes
·
Maintenance (Gardens,
Buildings, Equipment Repairs)
·
Fundraising Event (Selling
Tickets, Decor, Assistance, Admin)
·
Admin
· Or Tell us about your speciality or skills