Description

Program description:
* Weeks of family integration in Cameroon
* Weeks of language training Yemba
* Stage of ground in one of 7 institutions (primary school, community hospital, breeding center, training center for girls; Nature Reserve, Forest sacred House of Youth and Culture, Center for Fair and Sustainable Tourism)
* Involvement in the operation and facilitation structures: educational activities (introduction to French culture) and sports, various workshops (cultural activities, theater, painting, dance)
* Logistical and administrative
* Supervision by representatives of those agencies and local volunteers
* Tours
* Support for APBJ and evaluation meetings

Highlights

* Overview
This discovery provides a volunteer field experience in the region of western Cameroon, supplemented by basic language. The candidate discovers the Cameroonian culture everyday.

* Location
We are located in Ntsingfou, which is a small village of 3,000 inhabitants. Although most natural forests have been felled for crops and homes, some small wood remain here and there. Around houses and fields of culture certain species commonly found in secondary forests such as eucalyptus trees kola nuts and coffee dominates. The natural vegetation is the savannah and populated grasses.

All the hillsides overlooking the valleys are very hydromorphic. Rivers come together to form small ponds containing fish such as tilapia and catfish. It is in these muddy rivers that people unfortunately buys into drinking water.

Because of population density and hard work, the landscape has been extensively remodeled. Indeed, almost all parcels of land are cultivated. Others are left fallow and used temporarily to livestock grazing. Wildlife has also been amended like antelopes, buffaloes, hyenas, wolves, leaving room for palm rats, porcupines, squirrels, birds and other animals that are less offensive.

* Accommodation
You stay in a fully equipped home or in foster care. There is a kitchen where you can prepare your own food; 10 rooms (capacity 20 people), and a living room and a toilet. The house is equipped and you will be provided with sheets and towels.

Qualifications

You are welcome to attend (s) to join us and bring us your qualifications. You must:
* Be in good health and good physical condition
* Have the ability to work in teams
* Be available for a minimum of fifteen days
* Boys and girls ages between 18 and 94 years who wishes to discover the social professions in an original environment

If you want to participate for a period of 4 weeks or more, you must send us a letter and a CV (in French). Although this is not required for stays of less than 4 weeks, those documents are still welcome.

Languages

• English
• French

Cost in US$:

(a) Weeks 1-4 (2 minimum): 260 USD per week (b) Weeks 5-7: 240 USD per week (c) Weeks 8-12: 220 USD per week (d) Weeks 13 and over: 210 USD per week

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing

Program Fees Include:

* Meals
* Accommodations in the host institution and/or a family support volunteer
* APBJ meetings and sharing during the stay.

This price does not include:
* Transportation to return scheduled flight to the place of residence
* Insurance covering medical costs and liability
* Weeks of language classes Yemba
* Transport or levy a charge equivalent fees for visas and passports
* Pocket money
* Excess baggage
* Personal trips and optional activities.

Salary/Pay

No Salary

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

boys and girls between 18 and 94 years

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Home-stays
• Independent living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of about 20 group

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

All year

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Association Planete Business Jeune (APBJ)'s Mission Statement

APBJ is a non-profit association governed by Law No. 90/053 of 19/12/1990 concerning freedom of association in Cameroon, and the law 99/014 of 22/12/1999 governing non-governmental organizations Cameroon, promote international volunteerism and development by initiating young people in entrepreneurial techniques to fight against poverty and unemployment,Promoting cultural diversity through the creation of cooperatives intercultural, such as kindergartens, day care centers.

Year Founded

2007