Volunteers
Sparrow Schools' volunteer programme offers a unique opportunity to students and other volunteers to impact the lives of disadvantaged and learning disabled children. All local and international volunteers are welcome. Whether you are a student or a doctor, you have something meaningful to give. Volunteering at Sparrow is demanding and a lot of hard work. However, the rewards are great… so much so that you will want to return again and again and again.

Getting Involved Locally
Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved in various projects throughout the year. It allows you to become actively involved and contribute meaningfully to a specific cause. Sparrow Schools has many ways in which volunteers can be involved from reading with a child to offering your professional services. No specific skills or qualifications are required however, the more time and talents you have the better.

For more information about our local volunteer programmes, please email us: sparrow@mweb.co.za

Placement periods
Short term placements = 3 months
Medium placements = 6 months
Long term placements = 1 year

Please remember too take note of our school terms when planning your trip. Please also remember the longer you stay the more impact you will make.

School Terms for 2007:
Term 1 = 10 January to 23 March
Term 2 =11 April to 22 June
Term 3 = 19 July to 22 September
Term 4 = 1 October to 30 November

Click here to request more information

International Volunteering
For a truly life changing experience then volunteering at Sparrow Schools is for you. It is an opportunity to visit another country, interact with people from different cultures, and contribute, in a small way, to the upliftment of our country.
What types of volunteers are we looking for?

  • Gap year Students
  • Teachers
  • Therapists
  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Sports enthusiasts
  • Artisans
  • Artists
  • Musicians

Do I have to pay to be a volunteer at Sparrow Schools?
The answer is yes, you do. Sparrow Schools is a charity, has limited financial resources, and is unable to subsidise or even cover the costs of hosting an international volunteer. For this reason, Sparrow requires you to raise enough money to purchase your air tickets to and from Johannesburg, South Africa, make a monthly contribution towards food and accommodation and have enough money for luxury items/ outings/ holidays/ insurance etc.

  • What can I expect from Sparrow?
  • Accommodation with a host family
  • Transport to and from school
  • An awesome experience

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