As a participant in our Zambia childcare volunteer project, you will have to play a significant role by providing the children with proper care, love and warmth. You can also help daycare, orphanage and school staff in daily jobs such as feeding, cleaning, clothing, teaching and playing games with the children.
Go Volunteer Africa’s Zambia childcare volunteer project focuses on providing children with a healthy learning environment through interactive games and stories. Volunteers will also be involved in various games and learning exercises to create interest in developing the children’s physical health and potential.
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- Help in washing their clothes
- Help out in general cleaning
- Read the stories to the children
- Teach them English or languages
- Paint and colour with the children
- Have counselling sessions with them
- Play with the children during their free time
- Engage in sports, music, dance and drama
- If they are minors, you could help in changing them
- Engage in storytelling and other forms of having fun
- Taking them to bed and reading them bed time stories
- You are also welcome to teach them any new games or songs
Work with rural village, semi-urban and slum schools, teaching English and Math, provide an education to these schools and children and give them a future. Many of children will want to learn many things from you; you are of course welcome to get to know them. Many smiles waiting ahead
PROJECT LOCATION
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. In the center, sprawling Lusaka City Market sells clothing, produce and other goods. The National Museum exhibits archaeological finds and contemporary art. Nearby, the Freedom Statue commemorates Zambia’s struggle for independence. South of the city, Munda Wanga Environmental Park has a wildlife sanctuary and botanical garden. The Lilayi Elephant Nursery cares for orphaned elephants.
Livingstone is a town in southwestern Zambia, a few kilometers from the Zambezi River and the border with Zimbabwe. It’s a hub for visitors to the Victoria Falls. The adjoining Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park surrounds the Zambian side of the falls. The Livingstone Museum traces local history and archaeology, and the life of the Scottish explorer, David Livingstone, after whom the town was named.
ARRIVAL & AIRPORT PICKUP
Depending on the project you choose, After you have booked and confirmed your placement, please book your flights arrive at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka or Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport in Livingstone, depending on your project site. A member of staff from our local partner organization in Zambia will meet you on arrival at the airport and take you to the volunteer guest house or host family which will be your base for volunteering. These airport services numerous international carriers. Zambia has good connections to destinations throughout Europe, the Asia- Pacific region, USA and Africa.
ORIENTATION
Orientation and Placement will be done the next day. The volunteer guest house will be your base for volunteering while living in Zambia. Generally, your volunteer orientation is an overview of the project’s mission, expectations and introduction to the local community and project site.
PROJECT DETAILS
The Zambia childcare volunteer project provides vital help to the efforts of the local staff and in return, the local staff will be on hand to assist you throughout your placement, and their experience is invaluable in helping volunteers plan their sessions.
Through our Zambia childcare volunteer project, Go Volunteer Africa supports schools, orphanages and children centers in Zambia that educate, house and feed needy children and orphans. You can teach primary classes, including academic subjects and life skills, and organize sport and art activities for the children. Let us know what you’re interested in and we’ll get you into the best placement.
Many children in Zambia are orphaned and needy due to loss of their parents/ guardians to diseases like HIV/AIDS, cancer and hence leading them to fend for themselves at a very young age. Some families are currently headed by children. Imagine a child that has not even acquired education has to take care of over seven young siblings.
It is our responsibility to make sure that these children do not even feel the absence of their parents in life. We should also resettle back those children that ran away from home and manage the circumstances that led to their leaving in the first place. The children are our future.
If we do not show them love and equip them with the right morals on how to survive, what will the future be like for them? And how about the next generation? Let us work together and bring a change. Make the children happy. Show them love and care. Equip them with skills that will help them earn a living in future.
Play with them. Spend time talking to them. Most of these children are traumatized by the experiences that they go through. So counseling them is a requirement. It is in such sessions that a child gains trust in you and once they gain your trust, they open up and this makes it easier on how to help them or even reunite them with their families.
As a participant in our Zambia childcare volunteer project, your daily schedule will depend on the activities that you are interested in. A normal day schedule for a child care volunteer will involve waking up early. This is because the children wake up early and so their activity program starts as early. The volunteer will then start preparing for the day’s activities.
SKILLS REQUIRED
No qualifications necessary, other than the ability to speak English. Minimum age to participate in our volunteer work in Zambia independently is 18 years old. We also encourage families to volunteer in Zambia, where the minimum age for children volunteering is five years old. We also accommodate both large and small groups.
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 Zambia volunteering program.
LONGTERM VOLUNTEER WORK
Please contact us for more information about our long-term volunteering program in Zambia. 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 homes are 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 above self and social experiences with people from all over the world. We also accept 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 Zambia must obtain a visa from one of the Zambian diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are eligible for visa on arrival. Visitors may alternatively obtain an electronic visa. All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months. As of November 2014 Zambia and Zimbabwe also offer a universal visa
WEEKENDS AND FREE-TIME
Over the weekends or evenings, participants are free to eat out and explore the different delights that Zambia has to offer. We arrange city day tours and long-weekend safaris. 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 Families or volunteer house |
| Meals: | Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily |
| Support: | Pre-departure guide, In-country staff available 24/7 |
| Location: | Lusaka, Livingstone |
| Language: | English |
IN A NUTSHELL
Volunteering in Zambia with Go Volunteer Africa is affordable, low cost and budget friendly. The volunteer opportunities in Zambia are meaningful and life changing both to the volunteer and the host community.
Go Volunteer Africa was ranked as the best volunteer organization in Zambia. All volunteer programs in Zambia 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 Zambia. Most volunteer projects in Zambia are located throughout the country in places like Livingstone, Lusaka 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.
