This July, as South Africans come together to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela, we hope you will join us in something practical, meaningful and lasting at Johannesburg Children’s Home.

For the children who grow up here, the cottages, gardens and shared spaces are more than just buildings – they are home. They are where homework is done around the dining room table, where birthdays are celebrated, where tears are comforted and where healing quietly begins.

This Mandela Day (we are celebrating on Friday 17 July) you can help us care for these spaces by joining one of our volunteer sessions dedicated to painting and deep cleaning the Home.

Whether you come for the morning session from 09h00 – 12h00 or the afternoon session from 13h00 – 16h00, your contribution will help create a brighter and more welcoming environment for the children in our care.

All volunteers will also enjoy a guided tour of the Home on arrival, giving you the opportunity to learn more about our work and the children we care for.

This year, we are focusing on two important projects:

• Painting the exterior walls of the cottages and garden areas.
• Deep cleaning our family cottages

To assist us with these projects, we would greatly appreciate donations of paint, rollers, drop sheets, sugar soap, buckets, cloths and sponges. Outdoor volunteers are encouraged to wear old clothing, hats and sunblock.

While visitors are unfortunately not permitted to interact directly with our children, your presence and support will still have a lasting impact on their daily lives.

Lunch will be available for volunteers at a cost of R60 per person, including a boerewors roll or chicken burger with a cooldrink or water, and our tuckshop will also be open throughout the day.

For your convenience and safety, secure parking is available at the designated entrance to the property.

If you are unable to join us in person, you can still make a difference by sponsoring supplies for the day or making a donation towards the ongoing needs of the Home.