Description

This project has a diverse range of activities that you can become involved with. At the orphanage you will be interacting with the children on a daily basis, providing them with extra lessons, playing games with them and helping to provide one-on-one attention which they so deserve. You will also have the chance to interact with them outside of the orphanage by teaching them sports and other fun games to get them moving. At the schools, you will assist the teachers in a classroom setting and will also focus on providing attention to those who are either struggling and need extra help or those enthusiastic students who want to understand more on a topic and are really eager learners. As with the orphanage, you can also help to introduce new sports and games to the children outside of the classroom to get them up, active and most importantly, having fun.

As a volunteer, you can contribute to brining fresh new ideas to both the orphanage and the school and bring much needed love and care to a once neglected nation. Improve the future generation of Zimbabweans by giving your time, energy and support to communities in Victoria Falls.

Highlights

At weekends, staff can help you plan activities during the month. These activities may include excursions to nearby towns for cultural events and/or festivals, but most commonly visitors like to plan adventure activities and trips into the national parks.

You will need to ensure you bring enough cash to pay for these activities, so to give you an idea of what you might get involved with, here are a few activities with approximate prices;
* Boma restaurant (almost all volunteers choose to
do this and love it!) USD 35.00-
* Sunset cruise (another popular trip) USD 45.00
* Half day White water rafting - USD 105
* Gorge swing USD 70
* Helicopter Ride for 15 minutes - USD 115
* Entry to Victoria Falls National Park - USD 20
* Elephant ride - USD 30
* Elephant swim - USD 25
* Horse Ride - USD 25
* Lunar horse game viewing available 6 days over full moon period - USD 30
* Boat cruise - USD 20
* Night encounter - USD 100

Bungee jump at Victoria Falls

With Victoria Falls as a backdrop, this is arguably the best bungee jump in the world, with a 111 metre plummet towards the Zambezi River. The Victoria Falls Bungee jump has a 100% safety record - and is available 365 days per year. Challenge the limits of the mind and test the edge of fear by leaping off the impressive bridge, with the Falls behind and the mighty Zambezi below.

Zambezi white water rafting

Acclaimed as the wildest one-day whitewater run in the World, the Zambezi River is also recognized by rafting and kayaking enthusiasts as one of the top ten paddling rivers on the planet!

Fresh Water Fishing

Zimbabwe offers excellent freshwater fishing, the best locations being Lake Kariba (famous for its tigerfish), the Zambezi River above the Victoria Falls (known for its giant catfish) and the streams of the Eastern Highlands and the many lakes.

Qualifications

There are no specific skills required for this program but you will need to be of good health and have a decent level of fitness. Aside from that enthusiasm and willingness to do what is required during daily tasks is the attitude we need for the project and of course, we need you to have a genuine love for children!

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Please contact for more details.

Cost Includes:

• Excursions
• 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 a day
* Weekly laundry service
* 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: On-site coordinator providing 24 hour support
* Activities: Staff help organise weekend activities. (Activity price may be extra) Trips include; Adrenaline sports at Victoria Falls, visits to game reserves and trips to nearby Botswana. You may also get the chance to visit our Lion Rehabilitation Project on your weekends off and we also have a monthly trip to our Antelope Park Lion Rehabilitation Project to see the lions and community projects there!

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

17+

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