Description

As a volunteer on the build a future program you will be in the communities, building classrooms and houses for orphaned and vulnerable children, fixing existing households that need to be fixed and painting with the aim of giving a good shelter for these children and a suitable schooling environment. You may also help to start up gardens in the homesteads and develop existing ones.

You will use local techniques of making mud bricks, then lay foundations, complete plastering, flooring, windows, doors and roofing under the supervision and direction of a local builder. Once completed, you will then have the opportunity to help decorate the structure! You will also get to meet local community members and provide support to needy families and children while working on the building.

As a volunteer you may get involved in many of the following activities depending on the timing of your placement:

* Clearing of the area that needs to be built on
* Digging of the foundation
* Making mud bricks
* Building the structure with the help of a professional builder.
* Painting
* Developing trench gardens
* Put up fencing where needed
* Fix up swings and other play equipment

Highlights

During weekends you will be free to travel and explore as you choose. Various activities available include walking, horse riding, mountain biking, visiting craft markets, taking part in cultural festivities or just relaxing in a sunny climate. Where possible long weekends will be arranged and expeditions to Mozambique, Kruger National Park, St. Lucia and the Natal Drakensberg may be available.

Swaziland has so much variety to offer and all the main activities are based relatively close to the volunteer base. Please remember that should you decide to use accommodation or do activities other than what is provided as part of this itinerary, you will be responsible for covering the costs thereby incurred.

Qualifications

The main skill required is having the motivation to get stuck in and work REALLY hard to improve the living conditions of families in Swaziland. Those with particular building, plumbing, electrical and carpentry skills will be a great asset to the project and you will be able to use your particular skills.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact for more details.

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training

Program Fees Include:

* Accommodation: Shared room in a volunteer house.
* Food: 3 meals per day - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
* Airport pick up and drop off
* Training: Pre-departure information pack, on-site Orientation and project induction provided
* Daily transfers to and from your project.
* Support: 24 hour support from on-site coordinator

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

18+

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Kaya Responsible Travel's Mission Statement

Kaya's mission is to promote sustainable social, environmental and economic development, empower communities and cultivate educated, compassionate global citizens through responsible travel.

Year Founded

2008