Childcare in Cape Town
About the Program
Volunteers work about 5 hours a day in a public kindergarten or NGO-run after-school center for babies to 6-year-olds from some of Cape Town’s poorest townships. Volunteers work with the local teachers to introduce the children to basic concepts in topics like culture, geography, math and writing. They also promote good manners and behavior and the children’s positive development by dancing, making art and playing games or doing sports. Local teachers also rely on the volunteers to help provide individualized attention to children falling behind, and to supervise during recreation time.
Requirements
●Minimum Age: 18 years. In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date.
●Language Skills: You need to speak English (basic level).
●Education Requirements: Basic English, math and creative art/song/dance at high school level.
●Nationality Restrictions: No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
●Other Skills: A love and passion for children, patience, ability to use initiative, willingness to help where help is needed.
●Time Commitment: Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 08:00-13:30.
●Program fees
●$182 per week, 4 weeks (min. stay)—12 weeks (max. stay)
●Your payment will be agreed with Stay Africa Volunteers during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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1. What do volunteers do at the program?| A．Help children with their homework. | B．Visit the poorest towns in Cape Town. |
| C．Teach basic school subjects to children. | D．Work with local teachers to do some research. |
| A．It requires a college degree. | B．It requires basic English level. |
| C．It offers flexible working hours. | D．It has restrictions on nationality. |
| A．A brochure for new programs. | B．An advertisement for a school. |
| C．A guidebook for volunteer training. | D．A website for volunteer opportunities. |
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【推荐1】ADOPTION CRITERIA:
• Adopters are required to pay a $750 adoption fee at the time of adoption.
• Interested adopters and their families must be willing to travel, at their own expense, to our San Rafael. California campus within a week of being notified by our Dog Placement office that a potentially suitable dog is available. In particular, children under the age of 10 need to accompany their parents, to ensure the dog will be a good family match.
• It is strongly recommended that any dog already in the household also come to the campus to meet the new dog on neutral ground and to improve the likelihood of a smooth transition.
• Adopters must be willing to do the following:
☆ Purchase an extra large size container for use in the transition to the new home.
☆ Attend dog training classes appropriate to the temperament of the new dog. Career change dogs often need further training or behavior modification.
☆ Have either a fully fenced area or kennel run at least five feet in height. A fence check will be performed prior to any dog going home. A fence check will not be performed until and unless a suitable dog is available.
ADOPTION RPOCESS
If you meet the adoption criteria, the steps in the application are easy.
1. Complete the online application (link below).
2. If we have questions or need further information from you, we will contact you by phone. The volume of applications we receive does not permit responses to individual inquiries about the status of an application. Applicants not selected for adoption consideration will be notified by letter.
3. We will contact you by phone if and when we have a dog that may be suitable for you. At that time, you’ll receive a detailed description of the dog, including the reason it was career changed form the program, what it was like in the puppy raising home, what its current needs are, etc.
4. We will arrange an appointment for you to come to our campus and meet the dog. It typically takes about two hours to show a dog. If all parties agree that it looks like a good match, the paperwork is done, adoption fee paid and the dog can go home at that time.
1. The Smiths who have a 4-year-old child and a Labrador Retriever should________.| A．keep the retriever isolated from the adopted dog |
| B．pay $750 for the vet checkup, travel and accommodation |
| C．keep in touch with Dog Placement office beforehand |
| D．introduced the dog to the child on a neutral and familiar territory |
| A．Behavior adaptation or discipline. | B．A spacious apartment or house. |
| C．Familiarity with dog breeds. | D．Knowledge of career change program. |
| A．first come, first served | B．suitability matters |
| C．customer comes first | D．quality is the cornerstone |
【推荐2】For those looking for a relief from the excitement of Myrtle Beach’s representative boardwalk and beachfront, this uniquely American city has plenty more to offer. Here are four fantastic places you won’t want to skip when you visit Myrtle Beach.
Atalaya Castle
Hidden away in Huntington Beach State Park is the beautiful Atalaya Castle. Built in the 1930s, this castle is an amazing example of Great Depression-era architecture. With a rich and varied history — it’s been a military camp, a studio, a state park and now a national landmark — there’s plenty to explore at this incredible estate, where you are sure to feel relaxed.
Brookgreen Gardens
Just across the road from Atalaya Castle lies Brookgreen Gardens, a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve covering 9,100 acres. For a relaxing afternoon, take a walk among the towering oaks (橡树) and breathtaking fountains and view the sculptures from great artists like Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
Located away in an historic fishing village, the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk is a half-mile stretch of boardwalk that winds through scenic wetlands. It also features year-round live music and delicious options for waterfront dining, so it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing evening out.
Myrtle Beach State Park
Myrtle Beach State Park follows one mile of wooded coastline and features a nature path, top-class surf fishing, a fishing wharf (码头) with an ice cream shop and an unspoiled beach. And for those seeking to escape from the stress of urban life, this is the ideal camping place to sleep under the stars.
CLICK HERE to learn more about Myrtle Beach’s hidden treasures, or for a calendar of events.
1. Which place is best for music-loving tourists?| A．Atalaya Castle. | B．Brookgreen Gardens. |
| C．Murrells Inlet MarshWalk. | D．Myrtle Beach State Park. |
| A．Scenic spots for natural beauty. |
| B．Typical attractions for history exploration. |
| C．Wonderful places for wildlife observation. |
| D．Hidden attractions for personal relaxation. |
| A．On a website | B．In a magazine |
| C．In a newspaper | D．In a documentary |
【推荐3】“My Story of Chinese Hanzi” International Competition Kicked off
The 2023 “My Story of Chinese Hanzi” international competition kicked off on June 12, 2023. This year’s theme is “Homeland”. We invite people to participate and share stories of exchanges, understanding and friendship among civilizations.
Who can participate in the competition?
Foreigners who work, live or study in China and neither they nor their parents speak Chinese as their mother tongue. Foreigners residing overseas who are also non-native speakers of Chinese.
How will the competition be held?
The competition consists of an online preliminary round, online semi-finals and offline finals. The online preliminary round includes two parts. Contestants (竞争者) will answer questions online. Upon completing the questions, they will be directed to a new page where they should write their favorite Chinese character. A poster image showcasing their handwritten Chinese character will be generated to share on WeChat. They must send a one-minute self-introduction video. The video should meet the following criteria: Format: MP4; Quality: 1080p; Duration: Not longer than one minute. The top 40 contestants will advance to the semi-finals. In the second round, contestants will participate in a video conversation where they will each take turns speaking on the spot. The top 10 contestants with the highest scores will advance to the finals.
At the finals, the finalists will each deliver a seven-minute speech. Judges will evaluate and score the speeches based on several criteria: the core message, their expressiveness, their proficiency (熟练) in the Chinese language and the effectiveness of their speeches in promoting cross-cultural understanding. These scores will be used to determine the final champion and other awards.
Awards
Each winner will receive a certificate, a souvenir and a cash prize that could be as high as 10,000 yuan. There will be a special award for the champion of the overseas competition zone.
1. Who can take part in the competition?| A．A Chinese student studying overseas. |
| B．A foreigner speaking Chinese as his native language. |
| C．A foreign student whose parents are Chinese-speaking. |
| D．A foreigner working in China not using Chinese as his mother tongue. |
| A．The background of the story. | B．The main idea the story conveys. |
| C．The participants’ pronunciation. | D．The participants’ enthusiasm. |
| A．To educate. | B．To advertise. | C．To introduce. | D．To advise. |
【推荐1】When Katie Stagliano was 9 years old, she was given a class project to grow her first cabbage from just one seed. She took it home and planted it in her home garden. It didn’t even take her long to come up and begin to grow. But as friends came over, they pointed out that it was bigger than any of theirs. And it grew so much that the cabbage ended up weighing 40 pounds! Katie then decided that she could use this cabbage to do something nice for the community. So she took the huge cabbage to a local soup kitchen, where they used it, and cooked it with ham and rice. And because of her cabbage, 275 people were fed.
She began to realize that gardening and helping people is what she likes to do most. So, she decided to start her first garden on a plot of land donated by her school.
“I think if more kids get to experience gardening they would find out how cool it is and how many people can be fed if you donate your produce,” said Katie. Now, just 9 years later, Katie is 18 years old, and has set up her own business called “Katie’s Krops” with the help of her family friends.
But this doesn’t even come close to the other amazing part. She has raised over 200,000 dollars! And there are over 100 Katie’s Krops within 33 states in the United States. She loves gardening and loves inspiring other children to experience the joy of gardening as well. As of today, her first garden is still doing amazing and is even responsible for supplying over 3,000 pounds of produce donated to local charities. Her goal now? To get 500 gardens across all 50 states.
1. How did Katie deal with her first cabbage?| A．sharing it with her community. |
| B．Presenting it to the school kitchen. |
| C．Eating it with her family. |
| D．Giving it to her friends. |
| A．The support from her school. |
| B．The gardening and sharing experience. |
| C．The encouragement of community. |
| D．The admiration of her friends. |
| A．She thinks gardening is cool. |
| B．She needs more people to help her. |
| C．She hopes to earn more money. |
| D．She wants them to experience the joy. |
| A．The brief introduction of Katie’s Krops. |
| B．The amazing benefits of gardening. |
| C．Katie's achievement and future aim. |
| D．The joy of gardening and donation. |
【推荐2】If you are a college student looking for a program or taking a gap year to decide what to do next in life, then you should definitely consider volunteering abroad. We have made the selection process easier for college students! Take a look at these volunteer projects one can choose.
Wildlife Conservation Projects
They are meant for college students who are looking forward to spending time with animals. However, before starting the projects, college students have to attend an online meeting to see if they are suitable for the job, during which they need to answer some questions. Volunteers will get an opportunity to be part of a team working to make the environment better for some animals, as well as protecting them from danger.
Short -term Volunteer Programs (2-week Specials)
They are perfect for those who are looking for spring break programs or summer break programs. The “2-week Special Volunteer Programs” are made for college students who have less time to contribute but want to travel and volunteer abroad. Most of the programs are located in beautiful places and are extremely affordable.
Summer Volunteer and Travel Programs (3- 4-week Specials)
If you think you can make your vacation a little longer, then go for the Summer Volunteer and Travel Programs. These programs are designed in an amazing manner. Volunteers will go to the destinations(目的 地), live like the locals, do some adventure sports, learn a new language and so on.
Community Development Projects
It is said that there are about 1 billion people who are short of housing facilities (住房设施). It is for this that Community Development Projects hold strong importance in our society. Volunteers are needed to make some real changes. Volunteers will be working to build or repair houses, school premises (校舍), and shelter homes. They help to achieve the goal of making society better.
1. What should college students do before they join the Wildlife Conservation Projects?| A．Take a language test. |
| B．Have an online interview. |
| C．Learn some animals’ habits. |
| D．Prepare some foods for animals. |
| A．Wildlife Conservation Projects. |
| B．Short-term Volunteer Programs. |
| C．Community Development Projects. |
| D．Summer Volunteer and Travel Programs. |
| A．Take on some building work. |
| B．Help some families do housework. |
| C．Teach some children to learn a new language. |
| D．Buy some basic necessities of life for local people. |
【推荐3】I set out to change the lives of those who need help by joining my school’s newly formed Free The Children Club. Through the determination of friends, the group has grown bigger and stronger each year. Over the past two years my friend, Alex Auclair, and I have become the leaders of the club.
Already, after only two years of fundraising, we have accumulated over three thousand dollars and almost two thousand food items through various fundraising efforts. For example, each year a 24-hour famine (饥饿) is planned resulting in absolutely no consumption (消耗) of food. By taking part in these activities, we put ourselves in the shoes of someone living in poverty.
No money raised goes to waste. At the end of each school year, the group takes a vote to determine where our funds will be spent and donated. Last year, we bought enough desks, chairs, supplies and textbooks for every student in a Kenyan school. This year, we plan to spend our earning helping out families in Sierra Leone.
Poverty is a worldwide issue affecting the lives of people in not only developing countries, but also first-world countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Japan. Living in poverty can result in hunger, many forms of disease, lack of education, and for millions, death. It does not have to be this way. You too can form a club like the Free The Children Club or you can participate in events outside of school. Get your friends, family, even your community involved in fundraising. Do what you can to change the world.
1. An annual 24-hour famine is held to ________| A．help understand poor people better. |
| B．draw people’s attention to the club. |
| C．call on people not to waste food. |
| D．save food for hungry people. |
| A．the donators |
| B．the fundraisers |
| C．the club leaders |
| D．the majority of the club members |
| A．To introduce the Free The Children Club. |
| B．To encourage people to change the world. |
| C．To present the serious outcomes of poverty. |
| D．To show how to help poor people live better. |
【推荐1】The Best Hawker(沿街叫卖者)Centers in Singapore
Chinatown Complex Food Center
You can find all the must-try local foods here: Being the largest hawker center in Singapore with over 260 food stands, this center offers a full range of local dishes from chilli crab, black pepper crab to local juice and popular desserts.
Foods are offered at the cheapest prices: Food prices here are very reasonable and competitive. Diners can enjoy a plate of chicken rice or a bowl of laksa at prices from $ 2.50 to $3.00.
Old Airport Road Food Center
Singapore iconic hawker center; One of the oldest and largest food courts in the island city serves authentic delicious local food to many generations of Singaporeans. Absolutely, you will find all the popular Singaporean dishes there.
Offering the best soya beancurd in Singapore, it is home to some of the best soya beancurd stands, The beancurd is offered at $ 1.50 per bowl for original favor and $2.00 per bowl for almond favor.
Tiong Bahru Market Hawker Center
A clean and spacious hawker center: Decorated recently, this center is one of the cleanest and most spacious hawker centers in Singapore. You will definitely enjoy the airy, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere there.
Located right above one of the best wet markets in Singapore: The center is on the second floor. On the first floor is a famous wet market with fresh produce. Therefore you can enjoy mouth-watering Singaporean foods and experience the original feature of a typical Singapore wet market during your visit.
Chomp Chomp Food Center
A hawker center catering for late-night diners: Unlike other food centers opening from morning to evening, this center starts from 18: 00 until late every day. So if you want to have good hawker food at late hours, come here.
Serving some of the best satay in Singapore: To many Singaporean foodies, Chomp Chomp Food Center is a satay mecca(圣地).
1. What do the first two centers have in common?| A．Both feature local dishes. |
| B．Both have a long history. |
| C．Both serve the best desserts. |
| D．Both are known for the lowest prices. |
| A．It offers the freshest produce. |
| B．It has a better dining environment. |
| C．It is above a seafood market. |
| D．It’s famous for its beancurd. |
| A．Chinatown Complex Food Center |
| B．Old Airport Road Food Center |
| C．Tiong Bahru Market Hawker Center |
| D．Chomp Chomp Food Center |
【推荐2】The Master of Arts Program in the Humanities(MAPH)at the University of Chicago is designed to allow you the freedom to either focus on one academic discipline or explore interdisciplinary(跨学科的)interests that may not fit well within a traditional MA program. This advantage, combined with our strong support, can help you take the next step in your professional and academic life in a short amount of time — more than 90% of our students graduate in 9 months.
The Value of This MA ProgramMaster’s degrees, obtained after finishing MA programs, have become increasingly common for admission to PhD programs and it is not unusual for an MA degree to serve as a requirement for entry into many professional fields. MAPH also allows students to complete intensive academic work and prepares them to continue into further graduate study or a career that much faster.
Academic SupportMAPH students are provided with academic guidance from the moment they arrive on campus. Most often this support comes from the following sources:
·All MAPH students take a required fall quarter course taught by the MAPH Director.
·Students are placed in groups of 10-12 and work closely with an assigned post-doctoral Instructional Professor or Teaching Fellow throughout the year.
·Over the winter and spring quarters, MAPH students work closely with a faculty member who has agreed to serve as their thesis advisor.
·Three MAPH Mentors, recent MAPH graduates who work as staff members, are available to meet with students to discuss course selection.
1. What is the highlight of the MAPH?| A．Interest. | B．Expertise. |
| C．Discipline. | D．Flexibility. |
| A．Pursuing a profitable career. | B．Applying for a PhD program. |
| C．Publishing loads of paper work. | D．Choosing undergraduate study. |
| A．Course by the director of the program. | B．Group work with the MAPH director. |
| C．Advice on thesis writing in fall quarter. | D．Help with course books from Mentors. |
Central to all High Mountain Institute programs is extended experience in outdoor adventure. Each course goes into great depth to develop students' outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental awareness. Through living and traveling with a small group of peers and instructors, students focus on practicing leadership and the ability to work effectively in a team.
Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
Typical Program Cost: $6,200—$9,500
Raleigh International
Raleigh Expedition is an international volunteering program run by Raleigh International, which engages volunteers in creating long-lasting change on community, environmental and adventure leadership projects. All Raleigh's work contributes towards the sustainable development goals, starting with developing the skills of young people.
Program Starts: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
Typical Program Cost: $5,100—$6,150
CIEE
Founded in 1947, CIEE is the oldest and largest nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization in the United States. The Language and Culture Programs enable students to immerse themselves in the local scene while improving their fluency in Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Arabic. The high quality programs provides participants with skills and experiences that elevate their ability to contribute positively to their global community.
Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
Typical Program Cost: $9,800—$16,000
Youth International
Youth International offers experiential learning programs that combine volunteer community service work, home stays with local families, international travel, and outdoor expeditions. Developing more personally and socially aware future leaders, it also hopes to take small steps toward bridging the gap between people of different nations.
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Program Duration: Less than 2 months
Typical Program Cost: $4,950—$5,950
1. What do High Mountain Institute and Raleigh International have in common?| A．They are beneficial to communities. |
| B．They aim to develop participants' team spirit. |
| C．They provide programs starting in all seasons. |
| D．They inspire students to pay attention to environment issues. |
| A．It has different programs duration. |
| B．It is the oldest and largest nonprofit organization. |
| C．It offers immersion learning programs in many languages. |
| D．It combines intercultural exchange with community service work. |
| A．High Mountain Institute. | B．Raleigh International. |
| C．CIEE. | D．Youth International. |
