Sobambisana (meaning togetherness) is a NPO dedicated to support and develop the community. It was established in 1987 with the motto “Christianity in Action” Sobambisana aims to improve the quality of life in the community to develop the potential of the people they serve and to give them hope, dignity and self worth. They reach motto the most vulnerable groups in the community including children disabled and aged. They focus on aspects such as early childhood development old age care, family enrichment, training and education.  

• Educare for  140 pre school children aged 2 to 6.
• Special day care for 35 children with disabilities is provided. Parents are also taught to care for their children.
• After school care for  80 learners A safe environment away from crime, violence and drugs is provided with a snack.  Homework help is offered in a library to assist them with their studies. 
• Programmes for  25 elderly people.
• Enrichment training for parents is presented to groups of about 15 parents at a time.

• After School - helping children age 6 – 10 years old to read. 
• Special Education assistance with disabled children.stimulation in activities to develop their muscles and speech.
• Helping with maintenance of the premises by cutting the lawn and cleaning the premises.
• Working in the vegetable garden
• Assisting at the educare centre by teaching the children and cleaning the classrooms
• Maintaining the book and toy libraries.
• Working with the men at the senior centre

• Administrative skills
• English language
• Self motivated
• Creative
• Ability to communicate with young children
• Be hands on with the children and flexible.
• Have a passion for working with vulnerable and disabled children.

Sobambisana  has a compound of buildings, in various states of disrepair and is situated in Crossroads one of the poorest areas in Cape Town. The township with its sprawling informal settlement is home to some 200 000 Xhosa people. It is plagued by unemployment, neglect, poor health conditions, crime and substance abuse. The community has a desperate need for care, upliftment, development and education.   

HOST FAMILY – in a surrounding area.   The volunteer will be required to use public transport (bus or mini-bus taxi) to work placement.

Google:   www.crossroads.com