We still need people who accept the call of God and are willing to join us on the ground in doing the
work of saving children’s lives and bringing them home to a forever family.
There are two ways you can consider joining us:
Our international and local volunteers have played an important role in the success of caring for our children.
Local volunteers assist the permanent care givers with feeding the babies, playing with the babies and help with their daily exercise and stimulation activities.
(Only SA residents to complete form 30 – please note: after filling in this form send it to the address on the form so that you can be approved by the Department of Social Development who will then send you the Sexual Offenders Clearance certificate)
Application forms and clearance certificates can be emailed to volunteering@doorofhope.co.za
Please note: No application will be considered until a Police Clearance certificate as well as a Sexual Offenders Clearance certificate is received.
International volunteers reside on the property of the baby house and work the same shifts as the permanent care-givers.
Application forms and Police clearance certificates can be emailed to volunteering@doorofhope.co.za
Please note: No application will be considered until a Police Clearance certificate as well as a Sexual Offenders Clearance certificate is received.
Minimum age requirement:
18 years old
This is a schedule-based program with a typical rotation of working 3 days on and 2 days off. You will be part of our everyday essential care for all our babies and children, including feeding, bathing, clothing, and loving on them. We have five departments roughly divided by age or need level. They are: 0-6 months, 6-14 months, 12-30 months, 30 months plus, and special needs departments.
Minimum age requirement:
20 years old
Prior experience in education, therapy, or relevant medical field is required. This role typically follows a Monday – Friday schedule and is focused on the stimulation and development of our children. If your studies require that you fulfil an internship component, then this might be the program for you. Please contact as to discuss options.
Minimum age requirement:
18 years old
This program focuses on the ongoing physical development of the village project. It involves being part of an onsite team that focuses on maintenance, building projects, making bricks, and helping to coordinate short-term work teams.
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