Wilgenhof
Respect. Individuality. Community. Critical Thinking. Excellence.
Wilgenhof's vision & mission:
Wilgenhof aims to
- Be a place of belonging, proud of our heritage but inspired by progress, where all are free to be themselves and where diversity of thought is championed.
- Be a platform to grow and excel at University and beyond, empowering Wilgenhoffers to become true agents of change and leaders of thought to propel South Africa forwards.
- Fully support the law and spirit of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Bill of Rights contained therein, as well as the foundational values of freedom, equality and human dignity.
- Stand in support of the statutes and values of Stellenbosch University, contributing to the uniquely rich experience of student life in Stellenbosch, with specific reference to the broader community.
- Be a source of pride for its residents, Stellenbosch University and South Africa, broadly recognised as an institution of thought and leadership.
What are we currently doing?
Soup and Blanket Drive: A collaborative project with Heemstede to help Jesse Kriet School and do a night shelter. The two projects that are to be done over a two-day course will be aimed at uplifting communities and instilling a sense of pride. Impoverished schools and shelters need all the help they can get, Wilgenhof will be play a crucial role with Heemstede in catering for these initiatives and making them successful.
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.
- Education for all
- Completing the School Run as part of Two Oceans 2021 | Volunteer | forgood
- Buying a R30 WhatsApp data bundle for our learners! | Volunteer | forgood
- Nominating us as your MySchool beneficiary. | Volunteer | forgood
- Children's toys and reading books | Donate | forgood
- Stationery for our learners in Langa Township | Donate Money | forgood
- Employment and inclusive economic development
- Mentoring entrepreneurs and others with business needs | Volunteer | forgood
- Creating excell finance accountant spreadsheets | Volunteer | forgood
- Virtual career guidance | Volunteer | forgood
- Business plan development suitable for fundraising | Volunteer | forgood
- Assisting with the small business start up costs | Donate | forgood
- Environment and sustainability
- Drafting Sustainable project plan | Volunteer | forgood
- Recycling accredited certificate | Volunteer | forgood
- FARMING FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN SHARE TO FRIENDS ETC | Volunteer | forgood
- Environment & Sustainability Initiatives | Volunteer | forgood
- Funding agricultural programmes in 6 regions | Donate Money | forgood
- Food security and health
- SPREAD WORD SHARE FOOD SYSTEM CAMPAIGN 2 SOCIAL MEDIA | Volunteer | forgood
- Farming & Agriculture expertises advice | Volunteer | forgood
- Fundraising for foodparcel and ppes distributions | Volunteer | forgood
- Counselling Breast Cancer Patients | Donate Money | forgood
- 1 Month of Group & One-on-One Counselling #GBV | Donate Money | forgood
- Resources and infrastructure
- Donating building supplies | Donate | forgood
- Building material | Donate | forgood
- Construction of new buildings for storage and clinic | Volunteer | forgood
- Donate cement and prefab slabs | Donate | forgood
- Urgently building a wendy home for 6 orphaned children | Donate Money | forgood
- Safety security and good governance
- Drafting HR Policies, All office HR Signage | Volunteer | forgood
- Accounting & Financial Services. | Volunteer | forgood
- Updating HPCA Self Assessment Tool Policy & Procedures | Volunteer | forgood
- Governance and compliance assistance | Volunteer | forgood
- Creating policies and organisation profile. | Volunteer | forgood
- Social gender
- Developing a manual for #GBV support group facilitators | Volunteer | forgood
- Social Workers for GBV related cases | Donate Money | forgood
- Sharing a fundraising campaign to support #GBV efforts | Volunteer | forgood
- Life couching of beneficiaries | Volunteer | forgood
- Sponsoring a young woman for our Hair skills course. | Donate Money | forgood