Guinea Bissau’s community volunteer program projects are diverse and each brings a unique, exciting experience. The overall aim of the Guinea Bissau community volunteer program is one of improving the community infrastructure, encouraging sustainable development activities and capacity building of needy communities.
No matter which project you chose in which to volunteer in Guinea Bissau, you will have an important role to play and your efforts will be greatly appreciated. School children will benefit from the knowledge you impart, your conservation volunteer efforts will contribute towards protecting local environment, and you will be part of preserving some of the extraordinary ways of life in this country.
As a volunteer in Guinea Bissau you will get involved with volunteer opportunities that focus on social economic development, youth empowerment, building infrastructure, education empowerment, sustainable agriculture development and so much more. The volunteer projects in Guinea Bissau will provide an unforgettable eye-opening experience for a gap year, vacation, spring break, summer break or career break for groups and individual travelers.
PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTS
- Arts & Music
- Arts & Crafts
- Life Skills Coaching
- Youth Empowerment
- Organic Farm Project
- Women’s Empowerment
- Microfinance & Financial Literacy
- Small Business Support & Development (Youth & Women Ventures etc)
- Building & Construction (Homes, Libraries, Classrooms, Water Sources etc)
Volunteering in Guinea Bissau is a stimulating and provoking experience. This Go Volunteer Africa program enables you to absorb the fascinating local culture whilst sharing your knowledge and skills with the host communities.
PROJECT LOCATION
São Domingos: São Domingos is both a Sector and a city in the Cacheu Region of Guinea-Bissau. The sector contains the main border checkpoint to Senegal between Jegue, Mpack on the Senegalese. Sao Domingos is situated in a region known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse ecosystems. The city serves as an important local hub within the region, contributing to the socio-economic activities of Cacheu.
ARRIVAL & AIRPORT PICKUP
After you have booked and confirmed your placement, please book your flights to arrive at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau City, the only international airport in Guinea-Bissau. A member of staff from our local partner organization will meet you on arrival at Airport. This airport services numerous international carriers. Guinea Bissau has good connections to destinations throughout Europe, the Asia- Pacific region, USA and Africa.
ORIENTATION
Orientation and Placement will be done the next day. Generally, your volunteer orientation is an overview of the project’s mission, expectations and introduction to the local community and project site. Following your arrival in Guinea Bissau you will be given a presentation by the co-coordinating project team to prepare you for the work you will be doing.
PROJECT DETAILS
Guinea Bissau’s community volunteer program is something that benefits everyone involved. Either you are teaching, giving knowledge about health issues or being a part of constructing buildings; volunteering in Guinea Bissau has the power to improve the wellbeing of other people, their health, and quality of life and can therefore empower children, women and men.
Community development is generally defined as groups of people working together to reach a common goal, which is to build a stronger community. By volunteering with community development work through Go Volunteer Africa, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in a new culture alongside empowering communities by giving knowledge and awareness.
After the experience of working as a volunteer with community development in Guinea Bissau, you will truly feel that you have done something good for the local people, as you will have been a part of empowering the local communities.
If you’re interested in volunteering in Guinea Bissau, Go Volunteer Africa provides safe, meaningful and truly affordable volunteer opportunities to volunteers from all over the world. As a volunteer in Guinea Bissau you will be helping with community development on a range of projects.
You can work with children’s education and assist teachers in local schools. You can spend time helping with child care, run youth empowerment classes or health care projects or even sports or arts. There is so much to do that you will be busy! We also run some fantastic medical programs helping local doctors & nurses.
Our Guinea Bissau volunteer program is open to volunteers of all ages and educational or professional backgrounds. As Guinea Bissau volunteer opportunities are open year-round, volunteers are welcome to travel at any time and for any length of time, though we suggest a trip of at least two weeks.
GROUP VOLUNTEER TRIPS
Get some friends together or organize a group from your school and embark on this incredible adventure! Discounts are offered on any group of 5+ participants on Guinea Bissau volunteering program.
LONGTERM VOLUNTEER WORK
Please contact us for more information about our long-term volunteer work in Guinea Bissau. We will guide you on the best times of the year, what to pack, and what extra health precautions to keep in mind and all logistics.
VOLUNTEER ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers are provided accommodation in a volunteer house or in a homestay accommodation managed by the local coordinating team. Three meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) are provided to the participants from Monday – Sunday. The accommodations are neat and clean. Accommodation is shared amongst volunteers on the ‘same gender sharing’ basis rooms. Wifi internet, warm water is not guaranteed.
The accommodation is close to useful amenities like banks, ATM’s, currency exchanges, restaurants, cafes and shopping places. All placements are around 10 – 30 minutes from the accommodation. At some point volunteers might be on the move and hence we suggest also bringing a sleeping mat and sleeping bag/pillow for travel and weekends away on adventures. Bathrooms are usually shared. There is a lounge area for relaxing, reading, or watching movies.
AGE REQUIREMENT
Our program is for anyone sixteen years and above who loves service and social experiences with people from all over the world. We also accepts volunteers of 15+ years of age if they are in a group with a guardian or supervisor above 18years. Volunteers under 15 years old are only considered when accompanied by a parent/guardian. There isn’t a maximum age limit, though a reasonable fitness level is necessary. Families are encouraged to apply and are welcome!
VISAS
Visitors to Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa, either on arrival or in advance at one of the Guinea-Bissau diplomatic missions, unless they are nationals of a visa-exempt country. Citizens of all other countries that are not visa-exempt may obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for a maximum stay of 90 days.
WEEKENDS AND FREE-TIME
Over the weekends or evenings, participants are free to eat out and explore the different delights that Guinea Bissau has to offer. We arrange city day tours and long-weekend experiences. No matter what your interests, there is always something for everyone to enjoy!
PROJECT QUICK FACTS
| Availability: | Project open all year round |
| Duration: | Minimum 2 weeks commitment |
| Age Limits: | Minimum 16yrs or older for solo travelers. |
| Minimum Age: | Families are encouraged to apply |
| Dates: | Flexible start and end dates |
| Arrival dates: | One day before the start date |
| Airport Arrival: | Airport pickup, meet and greet by GVA partner representative |
| Working Days: | Monday – Friday – 5 days a week, 5-8 hours in a day |
| Weekends: | Travel / Sightseeing NOT included in program cost |
| Accommodation: | Host Family or volunteer house |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily |
| Support: | Pre-departure guide, In-country staff available 24/7 |
| Location: | São Domingos |
| Language: | Portuguese and English |
IN A NUTSHELL
Volunteering in Guinea Bissau with Go Volunteer Africa is affordable, low cost and budget friendly. The volunteer opportunities in Guinea Bissau are meaningful and life changing both to the volunteer and the host community.
Go Volunteer Africa was ranked as the best volunteer organization in Guinea Bissau. All volunteer programs in Guinea Bissau are community driven and managed by the local coordinating teams and this will give you a chance to get to know local people and really help those in need.
Go Volunteer Africa is among the top NGOs looking for volunteers in Guinea Bissau. Most volunteer projects in Guinea Bissau in are located throughout the country in places like Bissau, São Domingos and in more rural areas.
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PROGRAM FEE: (USD$)
Program Fee Excludes:
- Flights
- Visas
- Insurance
- Personal Expenses
- Airport Drop off (Can be arranged upon request)
PLACEMENT BOOKING DEPOSIT FEE
Please Note: An application and placement booking deposit of USD$220 (per person) which comes off the total program cost above is charged to secure your placement on the program. The program fee balance payment is due within 8 weeks from your program start date.
HOW TO APPLY
To start the process fill Volunteer application form and submit it for consideration and book your placement. For more information on how to get enrolled for the volunteering experience of a lifetime contact us. Or Give us a call | WhatsApp | Telegram | Viber | Imo at +254-796-786292 to talk to a Program Specialist.
