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Together We Can Make A Difference

Together We Can Make A Difference

For Your Commitment To Volunteering

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Hi, we are Community Hours

We create sustainable relationships between volunteers and accredited non-profit organisations by offering out of the box volunteering opportunities which truly engage volunteers and NPOs in meaningful collaboration. We partner with teens, parents, teachers and schools as well as tertiary students and adult volunteers to create and curate volunteering activities which resonate with each on a very personal level. All volunteering engagements have impact in the communities volunteers choose to serve, and the magnitude of the action is not what drives us. People make a conscious choice to volunteer, and they do so for many different reasons, some because they are looking for a chance to give something back to the community or to make a difference to people and animals living in challenging circumstances. Some volunteer because they want to develop new skills and meet likeminded people. Whatever your motivation, what we have learned is that regardless of the drive, what brings all volunteers together is binding sense of wanting to “make a difference” in ways which they might never have considered before. What Community Hours does differently is that we help you to log, verify and track EVERY VOLUNTEERING commitment you make, and we celebrate with you as you build your accredited Volunteering CV.

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Helping Today

With busy lives, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. Taking time to volunteer means that you impact on the lives of people and animals in need, worthwhile causes, and different communities, what we have found is that volunteering not only connects you with other volunteers, it also creates meaningful engagement in the communities which you serve, volunteers learn new skills, and connect with likeminded citizens. The benefits of volunteering can be enormous, and Community Hours is here to help you.

Active Volunteering

Active Volunteering is the “get up and go” volunteering which requires that you give of your time, your skills and your energy at the organisation you choose to volunteer with. Given the prevailing global impact of COVID19, Active Volunteering is not always a possibility, but please keep checking the volunteering opportunities in the “Volunteer Now” library as we load new ways to actively volunteer as soon as they are safe and appropriate.

Virtual or Passive Volunteering

Virtual or passive volunteering offers a powerful way to make a difference from the comfort of your own home. Whether supporting communities or contributing to the mission of NPOs, NGOs, and other organizations, this form of volunteering plays a vital role and should not be underestimated. We provide a variety of opportunities that allow you to volunteer remotely and make a meaningful, ongoing impact. Discover how you can become a “Virtual Volunteer” by exploring the opportunities listed in our “Volunteer Here” library.

Volunteering Opportunities for Everyone

Community Hours creates and curates volunteering opportunities for all volunteers from 11 years old upwards. We highlight ways you can Volunteer as a family, with your friendship group or as an individual, and offer a range of opportunities to match your interests and skillsets.

We Are Often Asked

We’re often asked what drives us, and the answer is simple: at Community Hours, we’ve seen time and again that our volunteers genuinely want to make a difference in the lives of those less fortunate. We don’t volunteer for personal gain—we volunteer because it matters. Every act of service has an impact. Becoming a Community Hours Volunteer is easy. Just register with us, browse the wide range of opportunities in our subscribers’ library, and choose how and where you’d like to contribute. From there, your journey toward active citizenship begins. Once you’ve completed your volunteering activity, simply log your hours—our team will take care of the rest. We verify and authenticate your contributions and help you build a recognised Volunteering CV that reflects your commitment and impact. It’s our pleasure to partner with you in volunteering and service!

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“The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.”
Deanne Hollis

Happy People

What They Say

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Nothing has ever been lost by giving back to the Community & the unseen personal & spiritual rewards benefited not only personal growth, confidence & humility, but also compassion & the ability to appreciate each day that has been given to them. In addition to which they now know just how privileged they are to be surrounded by opportunities, family, a support system, facilities, love and security that many children We would just like to thank Community for their ongoing events and sterling job they continue to do to uplift our community making in South Africa a very unique place with lots of potential despite all the obstacles that keep coming our way.

- Jacque' & Gavin Powell

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We realise there are two means of support for any cause, the one being money, & the other time. Both are of equal importance, however we as parents feel that by allowing our children to give of their free time to actually have a "hands-on" experience with those less fortunate then themselves. That is why we were thrilled when Community Hours was brought to our attention by our school, and our children could sign up and continue their efforts in giving back to various charities, and at the same time broaden their views on different types of community service that they can do to uplift those less fortunate.

- Happy Parent

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The advantages of this wonderful programme, you have plenty of community hours/places to choose from. You can also register on their website to login the hours and you get your certificate which is emailed to you immediately which is such a big plus and one is able to print the certificate. You also get the Assessors' Report. Every week you get an email with all the community places to choose from to do the community service hours.Thank-you Community Hours!

- Charmaine Nkuna

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Such a short time investment for an unbelievable cause, our 14-year-old has seen first-hand how anyone can make a difference for the good. How motivating the smallest contribution of a packed lunch for one other person can be, in a safe haven, together with a good exercise routine, make for a great weekend for many!

- Heidi Groves

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I thoroughly enjoy using this platform. It gives both parents and learners great insight to how much charitable work is being done everyday by people volunteering their time and expertise.

- Happy Parents

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As a parent of 3 children who need community hours, the website and weekly emails makes it really easy to find areas of interest for each child. They, in turn, enjoy the volunteering as it is interesting for them and they gain valuable life lessons. Without the Community Hours platform it would be a lot harder to get community service done. The extensive network they have created is phenomenal. We now regularly help some charities, not just to get hours but because we have formed a relationship with them and enjoy seeing the happiness they get when we come and volunteer.

- Tania Barrow

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Community Hours has done many works for poor people such as helping children of poor families to return school, supplying fresh water for thousands of people. Their work is amazing. www.stjohnscollege.co.za