Meet Our Volunteers
The success Born In Africa has enjoyed so far is only possible thanks to our wonderful volunteers and the work that they are doing. As a volunteer in South Africa, you will be given the opportunity to help our children in the schools and offer administrative assistance in our office. Thanks to you, the BIA children will be given a better education, which will lead to better future opportunities.
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If you’re interested in contributing to our organisation or would like more information, please fill in the application form and we will contact you as soon as possible.
Born in Africa would like to offer our heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers for their commitment (and time) in aiding the BIA team in South-Africa. Their support is an integral component of our organization!
Our volunteers of 2021
2021: Amber Wittouck, Adelheid Logghe, Beatrice Verga, Diete Lezy
Amber Wittouck
Belgian volunteer, October 2021 until March 2022
Hello! My name is Amber Wittouck. I’m 23 years old and I’m a qualified occupational therapist, specialised in the care of children. In 2019 I already volunteered with Born in Africa, but had to return home early due to COVID. As soon as I got the opportunity to come to South Africa, I grabbed it with both hands, and it feels so good to be back! Back at the schools, with the kids and mentors and to be a part of the Born in Africa team again. This adventure enables me to evolve further, both on a personal and a professional level. A lot has changed since COVID, but we continue to work hard to guarantee the wellbeing of the kids and give them a good time at school. Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces makes everything worth while!
Diete Lezy
Belgian volunteer, October 2021 until March 2022
Hello, I’m Diete Lezy, 21. It’s the second time I’m at Born in Africa. At the beginning of 2020, I came for the final practical of my Bachelor diploma in Psychology, but had to return early and without saying goodbye properly because of Covid- 19. Now I’m back and hope to stay work for this amazing project for 6 months! My current study, Family Sciences, I put on hold while I’m here. I’m back at Kranshoek and mainly help kids from grade 1, 2 and 3 with their maths and languages. After school, I assist kids from all grades in the computer class of BIA, do arts and crafts or sports with them. It’s so good to be back and to be able to do something for the kids and the organization, an unforgettable experience!
Adelheid Logghe
Belgian volunteer, September till December 2021
Hi, I’m Adelheid Logghe, 25 years old and graduated as Master in Law and Notary. As a former girl guide, Born in Africa immediately attracted me to volunteer for a couple of months after I graduated. What I’ve learned here so far, I never could’ve learned from any textbook! Then there’s the amazing BIA- team, the other volunteers, and kids, all lovely people who made an impact on my life! It’s an honor to witness up-close what BIA does and I can’t wait to see what they’ll realise in the future. Thank you so much for this amazing time, you’ll definitely still see more of me!
Beatrice Verga
Italian volunteer, November 2021 till December 2021
Ciao, I’m Beatrice, born and raised in Como, Italy. I’ve always been passionate about foreign cultures and languages. Therefore, I have been travelling a lot in the last 10 years: I have lived in Germany, Brazil, Portugal, and I am currently based in Switzerland. After some years working in Marketing for a multinational company, I’ve decided to take some time off to volunteer with Born in Africa. I work both at the Crags and Kranshoek schools and centers. I love supporting children with their homework, they are very cute and kind to me, and they are even helping me with Afrikaans (unfortunately, as my mother tongue is Italian, it’s not so easy to understand Afrikaans). Almost forgot…I haven’t been here for long, but I also had the chance to meet several people who did their postgraduate studies with Born in Africa. Their stories have been truly inspiring! It’s great to collaborate with such an organization that can really have a huge impact on someone’s life.
