We are so grateful for all those who have served over the years.
See more information below for local volunteers and international volunteers.
LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
Select a program below for more information:
Baby houses
We would love to have you visit our babies!
Visits are available to both our houses.
Please contact us for more details.
- Please note due to sicknesses and germs during Winter we are closed for Day Visitors from May through September
- At all times please be very mindful of your own health. If you are even slightly sick, think you are getting sick or have been around someone in the last 24 hours that is sick please DO NOT come to visit. One person with gastro or a runny nose isn’t fun — multiple little humans all sick at the same time is disastrous. Additionally, our babies are quite vulnerable health wise and so we don’t want to increase their risk of getting unwell.
- Absolutely NO photos are permitted to be taken of our children. They are protected under the Children’s Act of South Africa and we need to abide by these regulations.
Children’s Village
Bring a group of colleagues for some team building, your local church group or bunch of friends to come and make bricks or pavers at our Village property. This usually involves raising funds for materials and a very messy but very fun day of manual labour. We also need help with landscaping, demoulding bricks, general clean up.
Please contact us for more details.
Is your school needing you to undertake some community service hours?
We would love you to come and serve with us here. For children under the age of 16 tasks will not involve direct contact with babies, but will include tasks such as sorting donations and clothes, filing, cleaning etc.
A letter from your school is requested which should include the number of hours required.
Please contact us
- Please note due to sicknesses and germs during Winter school children will not be allowed to work with babies from May through September
- At all times please be very mindful of your own health. If you are even slightly sick, think you are getting sick or have been around someone in the last 24 hours that is sick please DO NOT come to visit. One person with gastro or a runny nose isn’t fun — multiple little humans all sick at the same time is disastrous. Additionally, our babies are quite vulnerable health wise and so we don’t want to increase their risk of getting unwell.
- Absolutely NO photos are permitted to be taken of our children. They are protected under the Children’s Act of South Africa and we need to abide by these regulations.
Local volunteers will assist the permanent caregivers in feeding the babies, playing with the babies and help with their daily exercise and stimulation activities. The desire is for a commitment to a certain time period each week when we can expect you to come and help us.
Requirements :
- Minimum age 16
- (Children are permitted to volunteer, but those under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all times. Children under 12 are not permitted to pick up or carry babies or children)
- A 6 month commitment is preferred
- Application Form
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Form 30 (sexual offenders clearance certificate) – see downloadable form below.
Email application forms and clearance certificates to this address
Please note: No application will be considered until a Police Clearance certificate, as well as a Sexual Offenders Clearance certificate, is received.
Local Volunteer Application Form
Police Clearance Certificate
- Go to the nearest police station with your ID and ID copy; they will give you a form to fill in and take your fingerprints; you will be required to pay a fee between R140 and R200.
- After your fingerprints are sent to Pretoria, the feedback/police clearance certificate typically takes 6 to 8 weeks.
- NB ONLY an SAPS police clearance is acceptable. We cannot accept any other form of certificate.
FORM 30
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS
Select a program below for more information:
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 to all our babies and children, including feeding, bathing, clothing, and loving on them. We have 5 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.
Please contact us to discuss options.
Requirements :
- Minimum age requirement 18 years old
- Minimum stay is 6 weeks (not negotiable)
- Jesus Follower
- Application Form
- FBI Clearance Certificate
- Visitors Visa (valid for 3 months, given on entry at Passport Control)
- Volunteers planning on coming for longer than 3 months are required to obtain a Volunteer Visa at their own expense. We recommend using Nova to assist you
International Volunteer Application Form
This is a unique opportunity to serve our toddler and preschool aged children. Experience in development of all ages of children is essential. Due to the nature of the program and the skills required this is a minimum 3 month program. You will be developing strong bonds with our children as you work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure that our children are reaching their full potential.
Please contact us to discuss options.
Requirements :
- Minimum age requirement: 20 years old
- Minimum stay is 3 months
- Jesus Follower
- Application Form
- FBI Clearance Certificate
- Visitors Visa (valid for 3 months, given on entry at Passport Control)
- Volunteers planning on coming for longer than 3 months are required to obtain a Volunteer Visa at their own expense. We recommend using Nova to assist you
International Volunteer Application Form
This program caters for all children 0-2 years including our special needs department (all ages). Prior experience in knowledge of stimulation, exercise and development is necessary. This is a Monday to Friday position and a minimum of 6 months is required as strong bonds develop with these children. You will work as an essential part of the team.
Please contact us to discuss options.
Requirements :
- Minimum age requirement: 20 years old
- Minimum stay is 6 months
- Jesus Follower
- Application Form
- FBI Clearance Certificate
- Visitors Visa (valid for 3 months, given on entry at Passport Control)
- Volunteers planning on coming for longer than 3 months are required to obtain a Volunteer Visa at their own expense. We recommend using Nova to assist you
International Volunteer Application Form
Prior experience in education, therapy, or relevant medical field 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 fulfill an internship component, then this might be the program for you.
Please contact us to discuss options.
Requirements :
- Minimum age requirement: 20 years old
- Minimum stay: Open for discussion
- Jesus Follower
- Application Form
- FBI Clearance Certificate
- Visitors Visa (valid for 3 months, given on entry at Passport Control)
- Volunteers planning on coming for longer than 3 months are required to obtain a Volunteer Visa at their own expense. We recommend using Nova to assist you
International Volunteer Application Form
Bring your Church or Youth Group to come and serve with us at the Door of Hope (maximum 20 people – average stay is 10 days). Teams are usually based at the Door of Hope Village and often are involved in construction, brick making, and general maintenance. It requires no past experience or skill but an expectation to work hard and be involved in manual labour. There will be opportunities to be with the babies and children and visits to our houses.
Please contact us to discuss options.
Requirements:
- Strong and assertive team leader
- Jesus Followers
- Willing hearts and ready hands
- Children under 16 MUST come with a parent/adult to supervise them
