From providing essential services to advocating for social change, charities in Pretoria play a pivotal role in addressing various socio-economic challenges and making a positive impact on the community. With a rich tapestry of organisations dedicated to causes ranging from healthcare and education to poverty alleviation and environmental conservation, Pretoria stands as a beacon of hope where individuals and groups come together to create a brighter future for all.
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day
67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is a charity that collects handmade knitted or crocheted blankets from volunteers to distribute to a specific charity each year on Mandela Day. So, if you are a knitwit who’s able to make a blanket, get in touch with 67 Blankets on Facebook or via email for more details.
Details: info@67blankets.co.za / 076 480 3750.
New Beginningz
New Beginningz is a local NPO that focuses on providing care for children living on the streets, from abandoned newborn babies to children of 18 years of age. There exists a large need for baby toiletries and food such as nappies, wipes, bum cream, good quality bottles, receiving blankets, Purity fruits and non-perishable food items. Putting together a hamper with these items, to deliver to New Beginningz, is a great way to make a real-world contribution in caring for the future generation of our country.
Save The Children is a children’s charity that operates in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Free State, in five programme areas: early childhood care, health and nutrition, education, child protection and child rights governance. There are plenty of volunteer opportunities available in each province within each programme, and you can find more info on the volunteer positions on their website.
PEN (Participate, Empower, Navigate) is a non-profit Christian organisation that aims to ignite change and heal communities in the local region. One of the many areas of PEN’s services is supportive housing. This service aims to provide permanent, affordable housing for low-income youth, disabled and formerly homeless people. The organisation needs support for this housing project in the form of financial management, human resources, marketing, maintenance, vehicle management and IT. If any of these is your field of expertise, why not get in touch with PEN to volunteer your skills?
LifeLine acts as an emotional first-aid station to the greater Pretoria area. This charity provides a confidential crisis intervention service that includes telephone counselling, face-to-face counselling, rape counselling and trauma counselling. LifeLine is continuously in need of strong individuals who are willing to train as counsellors and volunteer their time to help provide this important service to our local communities.
Dogtown SA is a rehabilitation centre for abandoned dogs with an average of 150 dogs in their care. Dogtown SA needs volunteers to walk the furkids, give them some TLC and help clean doghouses and containers. There are two volunteer sessions, morning and afternoon, every day of the week and you can register as a volunteer by dropping them an e-mail.
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From supporting vulnerable communities and empowering individuals in need to promoting sustainability through recycling and reusing, these charity shops play a crucial role in fostering social responsibility and creating positive change. As we navigate the modern world with a growing emphasis on conscious consumerism and giving back, exploring the avenues of charity shops in Pretoria offers a tangible way for individuals to make a difference while embracing the spirit of generosity and compassion. Sungardens Hospice Charity Shop The Sungardens Hospice charity shops are vital to the organisation’s fundraising efforts. Funds that are generated from these sales form 50% of the organisation’s total annual income. Therefore enabling the hospice to provide professional care to terminally ill people. Any second-hand clothing or...
