Become a volunteer

 

Volunteers come to help with the day-to-day running for a minimum of 3 months and 6 months maximum initially. This includes helping out in the children's crèche, sorting out donations, helping mothers taking care of the children, taking kids on outings, office work, maintenance work etc.
Volunteers have to be in possession of a valid drivers license and able to drive a car with a manual gearbox. Furthermore, volunteers need to be self sufficient and self funded and will be accommodated on the Rehoboth premises at a cost of 500 Rand per month.

 

Click here to do the volunteer self-test. For more information check out the volunteer FAQ hereunder and if you don't find your answer then send us an e-mail at info@rehoboth.org.za

 

Current vacancies

 

Nurse / Medical Oriented Person:

Rehoboth is urgently looking for a nurse or a medical oriented person that could help with running the Rehoboth's Clinic per April 2012! Among others, ART medication needs to be handed out on a weekly basis and hospital appointments and visits will have to be arranged. Are you a nurse or medicial oriented or pharmaceutical oriented person? Email us: info@rehoboth.org.za

 

Management Volunteers couple.

We are looking for a couple that can make a commitment for at least one year to come and live on site to strengthen the Rehoboth Team to assist with the running and further development of the Rehoboth Children's Villages. Email us: info@rehoboth.org.za

 

House parents.

We are also looking for a dedicated Christian couple with passion to raise 6 teenage boys. They will oversee the boys in de ‘Midway’ House in town (Port Shepstone), taking on the responsibilities of being “parents” to these children. The Midway house is already fully operational. Email us: info@rehoboth.org.za

 

Volunteers 2012 availability

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Become a volunteer FAQ

1. I read that freewill workers stay for min 3 to max 6 months. Are there freewill workers that stay any longer?

Yes they do, but initially they are here for 3- 6 months, they go home and then we re-evaluate and if positive, volunteers come back for sometimes 1, 2 or even more years.

2. How do I arrange a place to stay? Do you have a place for me to stay? How expensive is a place to stay? Is that place nearby Rehoboth children’s home?

All volunteers stay on site. They pay 500 Rand per month. They have their own bedroom and then a communal living area and kitchen/ bathrooms.

3. Are there any holiday days for volunteers? Does Rehoboth close for holidays in a year or not at all? Is it possible to ask for a week off sometimes?

Per 3 months work, a volunteer gets 1 week holiday time. Rehoboth is always open as the kids are always here, so work is always on going during work days and volunteers are rostered in for weekend duty as well.

4. How does a day look like at Rehoboth (programme of the day)? Very different, we look at each volunteers talents and then plan the days, most volunteers are helpers in the crèche in the mornings, help out with homework in the afternoons, help with sports, take children on outings and on top of that, whereever their talents lie, the rest is filled in.

5. How much money do I need to take care of myself besides the 500 rand for accommodation and light, food, transportation etc?

Usually volunteers use about 3000 Rand per month, this includes the rent. If you want to go on holiday those costs need to be added.

6. What is the average age of volunteers?

Ranging from 18 years to 70! Never to old to serve, but you need to have a valid driver's license, so you can be too young to serve.

7. Is it possible that when I arrive, that someone comes and pick me up from the airport or from another place?

Yes, we usually pick up the volunteer from the airport unless they choose to take a bus to Port Shepstone.

8. Do you need any reference from my pastors or from a Bible school?

Yes, we need you to fill in the application forms and have your 2 references (one from pastor/ bible school, and one from a friend).

9. I do not have my driving license, is that a problem?

Yes this is a problem. It is a problem as we live 25 minutes outside town and all volunteers have to be able to be flexible to get around to do their own food shopping and to help out with driving for Rehoboth as this is one of the tasks to do. So you would need to be an experienced driver. The volunteer car has a manual gearbox so you will need to be able to drive this type of car before coming out. 

 

If you have more questions don't hesitate to email us.

Also you can contact one of our Country Representatives if you would like more information or for a face-to-face talk to get a better feel what volunteering at Rehoboth is all about.