Wessel in South Africa

My story

I really wanted to get away, spend a longer time in a beautiful foreign country, and do volunteer work. All of this came together with De Kracht van Sport. As a bonus, the volunteer work involved sports all day long, and I even got to play hockey myself in South Africa. What a dream!

The volunteer work was very enjoyable and also very flexible. Whenever I wanted to assist at a school, give swimming lessons, or coach a different sport, it was always possible to arrange. It took some energy, but the kids gave back even more with their enthusiasm. It was amazing to be able to give that to the children, and I enjoyed doing it together with others and was lucky to learn from previous volunteers.
The accommodation was great, and sharing meals, sleeping, playing sports, and going out together helped me make friends quickly, which made the experience even more fun. The staff and coordinators made sure all practical matters were taken care of, and the “mama’s” made the experience complete by cooking delicious meals and always being there for a chat and a big hug.

At home, I didn’t really miss anything because there were so many fun things to do and events organized. Every Wednesday evening we played soccer on a small field, and on weekends we went out to Jeffrey’s Bay to surf, skydive, and bungee jump, or to the boulevard to run, swim, or party.

The weeks really flew by, and we became a tight-knit group. As a finale, we joined the South Africa Experience, where we traveled by bus along the Garden Route to Cape Town, enjoying lots of fun on the bus, great activities, and beautiful places along the way. I already miss it!