Talks of Africa often bring to mind the only place
in the whole world with the largest number of the greatest primate the world
has ever had, the mountain gorillas. Imagine yourself as a volunteer in Africa
and how much you’d enjoy yourself working in Uganda with little ones or in
Tanzania with the Masai villages, known as Africa’s most unique culture! With a
wide range of activities, Ethical Encounters’ responsible volunteer projects,
there will never be a dull moment during your stint here.
in the whole world with the largest number of the greatest primate the world
has ever had, the mountain gorillas. Imagine yourself as a volunteer in Africa
and how much you’d enjoy yourself working in Uganda with little ones or in
Tanzania with the Masai villages, known as Africa’s most unique culture! With a
wide range of activities, Ethical Encounters’ responsible volunteer projects,
there will never be a dull moment during your stint here.
Why Volunteer In Africa
Volunteering in Africa is fun, uniquely different,
and thoroughly enjoyable. The Africans are warm and welcoming in their own
boisterous way and will make you feel right at home during your volunteer
Africa stint. Volunteering in Africa is important for the welfare of the
continent, protection of the environment that’s raising it, as well as work at
the community level for improving educational infrastructure and provide
guidance. Today, volunteer Africa projects are a worthwhile way to contribute
positively towards the growth of a continent that is rich in its culture,
heritage, and recovering from recession.
and thoroughly enjoyable. The Africans are warm and welcoming in their own
boisterous way and will make you feel right at home during your volunteer
Africa stint. Volunteering in Africa is important for the welfare of the
continent, protection of the environment that’s raising it, as well as work at
the community level for improving educational infrastructure and provide
guidance. Today, volunteer Africa projects are a worthwhile way to contribute
positively towards the growth of a continent that is rich in its culture,
heritage, and recovering from recession.
Types Of Projects Available
Typically, volunteering in Africa means working on
volunteer projects that are located either in Uganda or Tanzania in popular
places including Kampala, Kilimanjaro, and Jinja etc. After completing a day’s
hard work, spend time with the locals or explore the bustling markets, enjoy a
sit down coffee at the numerous local cafes, or simply relax. Some of the
volunteer Africa programs you can opt for include:
volunteer projects that are located either in Uganda or Tanzania in popular
places including Kampala, Kilimanjaro, and Jinja etc. After completing a day’s
hard work, spend time with the locals or explore the bustling markets, enjoy a
sit down coffee at the numerous local cafes, or simply relax. Some of the
volunteer Africa programs you can opt for include:
• Orphan trips with orphans and underprivileged
children: Support the orphans and underprivileged children by helping them learn
how to read and write, master new skills, practice sports, and lead a healthier
and all rounded life. As a volunteer in Uganda, you can make a solid difference
in these children’s lives by providing them English language lessons and
teaching them subjects such as Math, Science, etc.
children: Support the orphans and underprivileged children by helping them learn
how to read and write, master new skills, practice sports, and lead a healthier
and all rounded life. As a volunteer in Uganda, you can make a solid difference
in these children’s lives by providing them English language lessons and
teaching them subjects such as Math, Science, etc.
• Teaching trips in Uganda while your volunteering
as an English teacher is a fun filled experience, as you will find yourself
teaching English to students that can be as young as 5 years or adults as old
as 50 years. You can teach English at a rural-urban slum community school where
children from various backgrounds come to study to help Ugandans progress in
life.
as an English teacher is a fun filled experience, as you will find yourself
teaching English to students that can be as young as 5 years or adults as old
as 50 years. You can teach English at a rural-urban slum community school where
children from various backgrounds come to study to help Ugandans progress in
life.
• Village trips in Tanzania working with
disadvantaged masai families living in a small village with poor living
conditions and giving them all the support and take part in the on-going
construction projects that create a better life and help the whole community to
gain a sustainable life is a fulfilling process. As a volunteer in Tanzania,
you’ll be able to serve as a masai warior by doing this type of community work.
disadvantaged masai families living in a small village with poor living
conditions and giving them all the support and take part in the on-going
construction projects that create a better life and help the whole community to
gain a sustainable life is a fulfilling process. As a volunteer in Tanzania,
you’ll be able to serve as a masai warior by doing this type of community work.
• Volunteer teaching trips in Tanzania will give
your life a completely new meaning if you are a student with the love to give
back by taking a teaching holiday, or a certified TEFL teacher, or knowledgeable
about teaching. You will do volunteer work in a rural masai village working in
various tasks such as English, Sports and .
your life a completely new meaning if you are a student with the love to give
back by taking a teaching holiday, or a certified TEFL teacher, or knowledgeable
about teaching. You will do volunteer work in a rural masai village working in
various tasks such as English, Sports and .
Volunteering in Africa Requirements
1.
No experience or qualifications required 2. Must be
17 or over 17 years of age 3. Should be free from all hard health problems
No experience or qualifications required 2. Must be
17 or over 17 years of age 3. Should be free from all hard health problems
Fee and Other details
Fee is applicable for every volunteering project
you choose. The fee is applied towards food, accommodation, all inclusive
travel adventures, in country travel, airport transfers, fund raising ideas
etc.
you choose. The fee is applied towards food, accommodation, all inclusive
travel adventures, in country travel, airport transfers, fund raising ideas
etc.
Conclusion
Volunteering in Africa is a completely enriching
and memorable experience!
and memorable experience!
Submitted by: Ritzer Kenie
Ethical Encounters’ expert Ritzr Kenie is a
successful social enterprenuer who contributes to Volunteer efforts in Africa
at the villages’ level where we currently work. Learn more about our projects
visit http://www.ethicaltravel.weebly.com/projects.html
successful social enterprenuer who contributes to Volunteer efforts in Africa
at the villages’ level where we currently work. Learn more about our projects
visit http://www.ethicaltravel.weebly.com/projects.html
How to apply
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or inquire at volafrikaans@gmail.com
.
or inquire at volafrikaans@gmail.com
.
Bookings for all seasons are administered by our
South African Office. Tel : +27 (0) 781-865-110
South African Office. Tel : +27 (0) 781-865-110
