“The Mellon Educate TY Blitz was one of the best experiences of my life. The journey to get to South Africa was rewarding, as I had already made so many friends and learned so much about fundraising and the charity. Overall, this was an amazing week, and I would recommend it to anyone that is considering taking part, as all the hard work is worth it.”
— Neala
“From the minute we signed up, we knew this trip was going to be special. We were supported in every way from registration, through fundraising and right through to touch down back in Dublin. We felt truly cared for and looked after by this amazing team.”
— Clare
“As a parent travelling with my daughter and her 2 friends, we were unsure about what lay ahead. We needn’t have worried… we were treated as part of the ‘Mellon Family’ from the outset, and we felt very much part of it. It’s easy to understand why people get the blitz bug, this charity and the work they do is quite wonderful.”
— Clare
“The Mellon Educate trip is no ordinary TY experience, it is “THE” TY experience… If you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to join in, grab it and get ready for a sensory and emotional rollercoaster of a week. It is truly special.”
— Clare
“The TY Blitz was so good that I spent the entire flight home planning how I could go back to Cape Town with Mellon Educate again.”
— Molly
“Getting a chance to help these children and see their bright smiles every day and their eagerness to learn so they can grow up and have a better life for themselves is something that motivated me to help them get there. Education is their way out of poverty and we are the solution. My week in Cape Town has forever changed my outlook on life, not only did they get to learn from us, but I learned so much from them. I will forever be grateful for Mellon educate for the opportunity to make a difference.”
— Sophie
“I could go on forever about this trip, you should see the smile on my face as I try to write about it, I loved every single minute of it and I wouldn’t have changed a thing. It was perfect in every way.”
— Molly
“When I first signed up for the TY Blitz everyone said how it would be a great week, that was the biggest understatement, it was the most magical week of my life.”
— Molly
“It was an amazing opportunity to take part in, I wasn’t sure what to expect coming into it, but I enjoyed the experience thoroughly. I left with a much clearer perspective on how some of the less fortunate people in the world live and the importance of education in overcoming poverty.”
— Senan
Every volunteer must raise a total of €3,500. You will be given exact deadline dates specific for each trip.
In order to get the best value tickets, the charity procures group flights as early as possible in the year and accommodation is on a twin room basis. Also included is accommodation on a B&B basis, entry to 2 destinations in the region, insurance, a comprehensive security programme, food, and water throughout the day, your kit t-shirts for the week, medical costs and transport costs.
When you arrive in Cape Town, Mellon Educate Staff will be at the airport to welcome you. You will be transferred by coach to your hotel.
We will be staying in a hotel in a central location in Cape Town.
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