Oyster Worldwide - Community Projects in Zambia

Salary : Unpaid voluntary postion

Come to Zambia if you want to immerse yourself in an African country with the natural beauty of Victoria Falls, the vibrant cultures of the Zambian people and the African wildlife of Mosi o Tunya National Park. We have a range of projects within health care, children?s homes, adult education and community schools.

We have set up links with a number of community schools which are run independently by the local community. These schools are often very poor, relying on foreign aid to provide food and books and using local volunteers to teach. They are very keen to have enthusiastic volunteers to assist with English as well as developing sports and art.

Kwathu Children?s Home lies within the town and is a small and personal home for 9 children. It is managed by Aggrippa, a Zambian man who firmly believes in setting up a loving and sable home to orphaned and abandoned children. Your role would be to get involved with the daily routine and help keep these children entertained, but also to act as a trusted adult helping them develop life skills and listening to their problems.

There are also variety of community projects including adult education. For example, you can work with Zambians to improve their literacy, craft making skills and small business management. Alternatively a local NGO wants to work with volunteers on anti poverty, corruption, AIDS and HIV workshops as well as assisting in Health clinics.

Job Start : November, January or March
Job Duration : 3 Months with an option to extend
Job Requirements : Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 18 and we always welcome careerbreakers.