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Become a Volunteer
Heartlands offers a variety of volunteer opportunities; we utilize the passion and dedication of our volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of little babies and children.
Our volunteer program consists of:
Local Volunteers:
If you are interested in working with the children you have to attend one of our volunteer information sessions. The date of the next session will be announced on this website and on Heartlands Facebook page.
Community Volunteers:
We also provide opportunities for learners/students who are younger than 18 years and need to gain experience in working in an NPO. These volunteers will not be working with the children but will be doing activities like, gardening, washing windows, work in the laundry
International Volunteers:
We are also able to facilitate international volunteers – arrangements are done via external volunteer agencies.
Corporate Volunteers:
We also accommodate corporates who creates opportunities for their employees to become volunteers with the aim of contributing to the sustainability of one of our current projects or assists with a new agreed initiative.
Requirements:
You do not need specific qualifications or expertise to apply.
To volunteer at Heartlands, the following characteristics are needed:
- A love of children, regardless of their race, health, gender or handicap;
- An ability to put a child’s needs first;
- Honesty and Integrity;
- The ability to make a commitment of 2 hours per week for 12 months;
- Older than 18 years, if younger you can join the community volunteer program
- The ability to work as part of a team.
- Agree to follow the guidelines, policies and procedures as laid down by the Organisation.
Further Requirements:
- A Police Clearance Certificates which can be obtained from your local police station.
- Name clearance on the National Child Protection Register – this will be clarified during the information
How Do I Become A Volunteer?
Attend a compulsory volunteer
intake-orientation session.
Complete an application form and submit the following:
- Two certified copies of your identity document
- A valid police clearance certificate
Attend a compulsory personal interview with the volunteer coordinator
Attend a compulsory training session
If you want to become a volunteer and you need any more information,
E-mail the volunteer coordinator at sw@heartlandsbaby.org or contact us on 021 852 3527