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Volunteer in Zambia
Zambia, a landlocked country at the heart of South Africa, offers rich wildlife and landscapes, a fascinating culture, and friendly people, who will make you want to stay forever. The South Luangwa National Park:
- takes up 9000 km² of Zambia
- is called “the greatest wildlife sanctuary in the world”
- ...and is home to 400 kinds of birds and 60 other animal species.
As rich as Zambia is in terms of culture and wildlife, most Zambians live in poverty. All the more reason to pitch in and help this intriguing country!
Volunteer abroad in Zambia
At a glance
- Age: 18 years and above
- Duration: 2, 4, or 8 weeks
- Language: Good knowledge of English
- Starting Dates: Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Zambia is in urgent need of improved infrastructure and medical care. Chronic malnutrition, child labour, and increasing migration into cities are only a few of the pressing problems here. As a volunteer in Zambia, you won't just provide help where it is urgently needed - you will also return to your home country with many new experiences and impressions of the world.
As you volunteer in Zambia, your temporary home will be Livingstone, also called Maramba, with over 80,000 inhabitants. The city is mainly known for its proximity to the world-famous Victoria Falls on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Here, the Zambezi River falls a total of 110 m - a natural spectacle, which you will have the chance to see when you volunteer in Zambia!
Volunteer abroad in Zambia
Orientation and accommodation in Zambia
Before you begin to volunteer in Zambia, you will have an orientation programme. Our partners will visit the various volunteer projects with you, to give you an impression of what you will do as a volunteer in Zambia. At the same time, you will get to know other volunteers and make contacts.
Accommodation in Zambia
Together with other volunteers from all over the world, you will stay in shared rooms in volunteer houses. The houses are equipped with:
- Comfortable living rooms
- Spacious kitchens
- A large garden
- A swimming pool
A cook will prepare your lunch and supper on weekdays as you volunteer in Zambia. You will be provided with food to prepare your own breakfast, which is also included in the programme price. At the weekend, you may also need to prepare your lunch and supper, with food provided as part of the programme.
Volunteer in Zambia
- Activities: What you do as a volunteer in Zambia will depend on the project and on your previous experience. You will be working mornings in various wards in the clinic. In all, you will work approximately 40 hours per week.
- Free Time: Usually at the weekends.
- Duration: 2, 4, or 8 weeks.
- Application: At least 2 months before departure. We are happy to receive applications much earlier than this. For the 2-week programme, please send you application as early as possible, because places are very limited.
- Starting Dates: Every first and third Monday of the month, on the following dates: 5 & 19 July, 2 & 16 Aug., 6 & 20 Sep., 4 & 18 Oct., 1 & 15 Nov., 6 & 20 Dec. 2010. October through April is the rainy season. School holidays: 5 Dec. 2009 - 10 Jan., 10 April - 9 May, 7 Aug. - 5 Sept. & after 4 Dec. 2010. Activities during the school holidays are described under Work.
- Practical Experience: Not necessary for most projects, but it would certainly make your stay easier and more interesting. If you are doing or have completed your studies or training in the field of medicine/nursing, you may be able to take on assignments with a higher level of responsibility in the hospital after presentation of suitable certification.
- Other: Patience, self-sufficiency, flexibility, adaptability, and personal initiative are essential, as well as the ability to handle very basic living and working conditions. Travel experience will also be an advantage as you volunteer abroad in Zambia.
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