Wednesday 21 September 2011

Want to volunteer? Here you have all the info!

Volunteering in Malawi


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At this rural youth project you can be one of few volunteers to get a real glimpse of life in this developing country helping at this rural youth and community project. After securing your place with £95, help at this project and in return receive free volunteer accommodation during the first weeks.

Based near Zomba and only approximately 3 hours from the airport, at Blantyre (transfers from Lilongwe also available but transfer times longer). English is spoken by most of the staff.

Specific duties are allocated after arrival to each volunteer based on the volunteers interests and local need. An open mind and the willingness to get stuck in is essential for sucess for this project as living conditions can be quite 'rustic' living alongside poorer families and organisation minimal as the volunteer programme develops.

Placement at a Glance

Age
18yrs+
Volunteer options
Assisting in all areas and activities with a youth group.
Project location
Domasi
Accommodation
Shared self-catering volunteer accommodation.
Working hours
Usually full-time 5 days a week. Occasional weekends
Project operates
All year. No start dates.
When to apply
Spaces limited - only 10 spaces ! Early booking recommended.
Costs
£70 per week (weeks 1 - 2) Extra weeks £35
Airport Pick-up Service
Available for all volunteers. Approx. £50.



Your Experience

Here you will have the opportunity to get involved with this friendly youth and community group with a variety of very different tasks which may include one or more of the following: organising activities, assisting with a feeding programme for local orphanages, providing one to one mentoring, support with training, assisting teachers and mentors with group sessions, perhaps teaching your own classes, visiting village orphanages, teaching English, basic writing and maths, arts and craft, sport, health education and general maintenance.

Interested but not sure? For the less confident or less travelled try a volunteer placement at an established African project first ideal for first timers such as Morocco, Ghana or the live-on-site Uganda school project where volunteers, children and support staff are all in one place!


Requirements...

This placement is a typical African project ideal for people who can approach their volunteering role independently and confidently with a ‘can do' attitude and want to get stuck in with a project where everyday is different and life with the challenge of poverty is an everyday part of life. As structure is still limited as the project seeks out the best use of volunteer support, energy and ideas, volunteers will be required to provide input, ideas and put themselves forward on a daily basis, working collaboratively with the project staff available and fellow volunteers.

Camping or music festival experiences may also assist with the transition to basic living standards which are rudimentary at best!

There are no organised free-time activities for volunteers at this placement although weekends,  providing no activities have already been arranged, can usually be taken to visit the national parks and explore the local villages independently or with other volunteers.

What's included in this programme


Accommodation in shared volunteer house or with local families. Friends are placed together.
An English speaking coordinator is provided and is available for all queries and extra support you may need during your visit.
An airport pick-up and transfer service is available from Blantyre or Lilongwe airports for approx. £55 payable on arrival.

This programme is ideal if...


I would like a placement where I can really make a difference off the tourist trail.

I would like a project where I can use initiative, make my own ideas happen and leave a lasting positive imprint on the local children and community.

I am volunteering in the summer and would to escape the volunteer crowds. I have experience in youth work and education and would like to offer my skills and expertise.

I do not have any experience but would like to help in any way which can make a difference to this new underfunded project.


Check out all the destinations:

http://www.originalvolunteers.co.uk/destinations.html


  • Argentina

  • Bolivia

  • Costa Rica

  • Ecuador

  • Ghana

  • India

  • Kenya

  • Malawi

  • Mexico Merida

  • Mexico Puerto Vallarta

  • Morocco

  • Nepal

  • Paraguay

  • Peru

  • South Africa

  • Tanzania

  • Thailand

  • Uganda

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