Tshidilo Rehabilitation Centre is situated in Serowe, the largest traditional village in Botswana. The centre is an NGO which was formed in 1989 by the community Service Trust of Catholic Church. However the Catholic Church has left the trust to the community and does not financially assist the centre. The Tshidilo Centre is a home to over two hundred kids affected by different physiological and social problems. The centre provides rehabilitation services in form of physiotherapy and social support to the kids. The kids are taught during the day depending on their standards of learning.
Type of Work:
The volunteers will assist in the daily physiotherapy sessions and education of the kids, gardening, sports coaching & mentoring and general counseling of the kids. Moreover, volunteers can assist the centre on some renovation work that arises and maintain kids` library. Spare time is usually meant for interaction with kids on their music practice sessions.
Accommodation:
Tshidilo Rehabilitation Centre provides accommodation in their allocated houses. Volunteers are also encouraged to bring their own tents for their privacy.
Approximate Location:
Serowe, 300 km north of capital city, Gaborone in the Republic of Botswana.
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