Volunteering at Mokone
Many schools in the community are struggling to meet the needs of students in order to provide a good education. Before Chris Hani Independent School closed down, Phambili ngeThemba was involved in many areas, however, the potential impact was limited due to poor infrastructure. The closing of the school turned out to be a blessing in disguise as all of the children and some of the teachers were absorbed into Mokone Primary at the beginning of 2009.
Since then, we have discovered this school to be a gem, doing great work in a desperate area and being incredibly open to whatever we can offer. We envision ourselves supporting this willing school in whatever way volunteers are able to use their skills.
Current activities
At the moment, several volunteers are involved with different aspects of the teaching curriculum. This includes teaching English via after-school English clubs and teaching life orientation to Grade 8s using the Life at the Crossroads curriculum which focuses on character development and choices.
Expanding involvement
The future of our activity in Mokone is in the hands of the volunteers. If you feel that you may have something to offer, the chances are you have something Mokone needs. There is plenty opportunity for anyone to get involved by being a teaching assistant, by assisting in their great computer lab or the new library, or by coaching sport to passionate children.
How can you help?
- Teaching assistant: If you have prior teaching experience or have the ability to help teach children a specific subject
- Coach a sport: If you have sporting ability or knowledge, coaching these students is sure to be a rewarding experience.
- Using your skills: Where can your skills fit into benefitting the students of Mokone? There are plenty of other ways you can use what you know to help out. If you're eager to make a difference and didn't know how, here's your chance.