Join us our Guinea Bissau Women Volunteer Project and work with local staff to help support the women and girls as they strive to find better futures. Volunteers are encouraged to share their existing knowledge and skills with the women on the project.
Volunteers can lead workshops in business skills, IT, administration, financial literacy, people management and customer care. You can offer counseling, information on reproductive health or help with the harvest of cash crops or you can just join the girls in their sports activities.
You will be involved in a variety of interesting activities to help the women and girls in the community. If you have areas of specialty, you may be asked to run focused sessions during your time at the project site. You will find the experience extremely rewarding as you build trust and spend time sharing your own experiences with the women and girls, and listening to their own stories.
PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTS
- Teach micro-financing and business skills
- Teach about family planning and healthcare
- Teach them about computers and how to operate them
- Teach and enhance their knowledge of the language skills
- Improve their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills
- You may enhance their skill and confidence with other fun creative ideas
You don’t need specific experience working with women’s groups but if you have training, teaching, counseling or business skills they will be most useful. A willingness to help where needed, a genuine interest in supporting women in need and being sensitive are some of the attributes you should have as a women’s empowerment volunteer.
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
Volunteering on Guinea Bissau women empowerment initiatives is a great way to see the world, experience new cultures and contribute to a sustainable project, which will yield long-term results for the individual and the community as a whole.
The Guinea Bissau women volunteer project aims to assist deprived women to improve their self–confidence by helping them improve their literacy and business skills. Living in a male-dominated society, some women in Africa are illiterate and lack the opportunities to develop this (and other) fundamental skills.
Volunteers are required to assist with teaching girls and women both Portuguese and English languages and business skills, micro credit in addition to promoting physical fitness through games. The minimum required commitment time for the any of our women empowerment volunteer program is two weeks. Volunteers do not need specific skills and/or past experience to participate in this program.
Go Volunteer Africa’s Guinea women empowerment volunteer projects supports several women in business management, languages, literacy, childcare and micro financing. Assisting with self-sustaining activities such as gardening, farming, jewelry making and running a local savings and loan program. Volunteers will be involved in the whole component of the program.
It is important to remember that on this program, volunteers will be working with vulnerable women in the community. You will be working closely with our local staff and community leaders to improve situations for many underprivileged women.
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.
