Heemstede

Heemstede's vision & mission:

Heemstede's vision is to develop a global citizen and graduate focusing on the future by empowering the individual. To build a lasting legacy by investing in leadership development and create thoughtful and serving leaders. To inspire innovation through social inclusion and to acknowledge excellence in all forms.

What are we currently doing?

Creating at a Creche - Heemstede will go to a creche in the surrounding community. We will have an art day filled with fingerpainting and other art projects. Art is a great tool for cognitive development yet often creches do not have the resources to allow children to express themselves and develop in this way. For this reason, Heemstede will be undertaking this project to give children the opportunity to be artistic and creative.
Puppy cuddles at the Animal Welfare - Heemstede will undertake an outreach to Stellenbosch Animal Welfare where we will bathe the animals and take them for walks. Taking care of many animals can be taxing and by volunteering, we help to lighten the load for permanent staff.
June outreach - The June Outreach will consist of two events: volunteering at the Night Shelter and painting jungle gym equipment at the Jesse Kreet school. The idea of this 2-day outreach is to give Heemies an opportunity to give back to the community during the holidays. The Night Shelter always needs donations and volunteers and painting the jungle gyms at the school will allow us to brighten up the school for the children.
Making an impact at Safe House Stellenbosch - During women’s month, Heemstede and a few other ladies’ residences will volunteer weekly at Safe House Stellenbosch, a shelter for victims of domestic abuse. The goal of this is to spend constructive time with these women and children through a range of activities that will be undertaken over the course of the month.

What else can you do?

Community service has been an integral part of Stellenbosch University (SUN) for decades albeit in different forms and with shifting emphasis. This platform allows you to make social impact within the university's (7) CSI themes. Click on the links on the themes below to get involved in volunteering and donating opportunities of your choice.