Description:
 This project is in an extremely poor area of the Eastern Cape. It is for volunteers who wish to immerse themselves in an array of tasks and activities that are related to the work being done in the support of HIV/AIDS in the region. From clinic support work, such as cleaning and maintenance of the area, to child and adult care, working in food gardens and giving time to the various educational initiatives.
The project aims to cover HIV/AIDS prevention and education, early treatment, care and support, and impact mitigation in the Hamburg/South Peddie area. Recently this has expanded to include the training of health care workers and AIDS support groups in this district. This goal is achieved through the provision of clinical diagnosis and advice, medical and care awareness and skills training, and the planning and supervision of a network of monitors in the villages of the community.
This HIV/Aids Treatment Center is currently providing care and antiretroviral therapy to many people, including several children, from villages in the Peddie South area. A live- in facility has been established in Hamburg where those needing more intensive treatment or observation, or who lack stable home environments, can be accommodated for short periods. The centre also provides a safe environment where children without caregivers can receive support, care and meals.
Duration:
4 week minimum (arrival is on a Sunday)
Location:
Village of Hamburg in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Requirements:
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Participants need to be aware that the project helps very poor and ill people. There needs to be a comfort level.
Activities:
Volunteers will share responsibility for the professional and efficient running of the following areas:
- Educational play time with young children infected and/or affected by HIV
- Basic child care which could include bathing, cleaning and feeding of young children and child minding
- Crochet, knitting or other skill related hobbies and crafts with patients at the center
- Food preparation for patients and assisting at meal times
- Cleaning and general assistance and maintenance around the centre
- Working with patients and staff on development and upkeep of the treatment centre’s food garden and surrounding community gardens
Price:
$2105 for 4 weeks.
Working Hours:
The work schedule will be run on a five day program with two consecutive free days for relaxation and travel
Additional Details:
The program includes accommodation, most meals, airport pick-up, project training, in-country support, extensive medical and accident insurance, extensive pre-departure information and onsite project orientation. |
