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.
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.
More information on
Jeffreys Bay Surf Volunteers