Donate Time
Becoming a Volunteer at Cotlands is a great way of showing your commitment to the community. There are various ways in which you may donate your time.
Local Volunteering:
Gauteng:
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Minimum 8 hours of volunteering per month
- Commitment for at least 1 year
As a volunteer at Cotlands we would like you to enhance the children’s lives. They need to understand what a normal life is all about. There are various activities planned, with the guidance of our Social Workers and management to ensure they receive exactly what is needed for their development and social skills.
Joining dates 2011
- 12 February 2011
- 9 April 2011
- 9 July 2011
Kindly note, our volunteer programme for 2011 is now closed at our Turffontein branch. We thank you for your interest.
Western Cape:
- Prospective volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
Joining dates for 2011
- 26 January 2011
- 20 April 2011
- 27 July 2011
- 26 October 2011
On these dates, prospective volunteers are invited to attend an information evening presented at Cotlands at 18h00. During this session we give an outline of Cotlands as an organisation, how you can get involved and what the requirements are. You will also have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
After the information evening, prospective volunteers will be invited for a personal interview and then need to attend a training session (normally 2 weeks after the initial meeting). Please be aware that this training session takes place on a Saturday. All prospective volunteers are required to provide Cotlands with a Police Clearance Certificate, before they will be permitted to commence with volunteering. This is in line with the new Children’s Act.
We request that volunteers who wish to get involved with the children commit to 12 months and spend at least 2 hours a week at Cotlands during the period. These 2 hours may be spent on day, Monday to Friday from 07h00 until 19h00.
For more information on Local Volunteering in the Western Cape, please contact Michelle Coetzee: michellec@cotlands.org
International Volunteering
Our International Volunteer programme is quite intense and requires a great level of commitment from individuals interested in the programme.
The purpose of this programme is to ensure our children receive the all-round attention, stimulation and assistance necessary for their development and well-being. The programme supports the organisation’s internal structures, policies and procedures, to which volunteers will be required to adhere.
There are various requirements that need to be considered before applying to become a volunteer at Cotlands. Importantly, the volunteer must be prepared to offer time, skills and expertise to the organisation free of charge while still willing to work according to the high standard of employment.
International volunteers from all over the world are keen volunteers and supporters of Cotlands. For an experience in cultural exchange while dedicating skills and time to assist Cotlands with meeting its objectives, please contact Bonnie Haack at bonnie@cotlands.org or telephone: +2711 683-7220.
