Description

We have created links with a variety of projects to suit the particular experience and skills of the volunteer. We are working with several community schools that are run independently by the local community.

Here you can teach English and contribute in other areas such as sport and art. These schools rely heavily on foreign aid and local initiative so any talents you can bring would be welcomed.

We also have placements in Kwathu Children's Home, adult literacy projects, AIDS and HIV education clinics, working alongside a basic healthcare programme and women's groups. All the organisations you will work with are committed to reducing poverty, corruption and disease. You can choose to work at more than one project to make the best of your time and interests.

Recent volunteers have been teaching English and sports, helping at a women's literacy group and delivering home based care amongst other things. All volunteers will experience Zambia's wonderful community spirit and will make firm friends with the local volunteers and staff.

Highlights

Zambia is very low-key compared to the other great safari countries but its national parks are beautiful, so do your utmost to add them into your post-placement travelling.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

GBP 2,125

Program Fees Include:

Excludes flights, full support throughout, 2 day UK preparation course, induction course and basic Nyanga training, trip to Victoria Falls accommodation- excludes food (approx GBP 5 per day).

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Age Range

Our voluntary placements are open to anyone over 17 and we always welcome career breakers of any age. For Canada you will need to be aged 18-30.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 day from recepit of form to booking interview

Oyster Worldwide's Mission Statement

We are a specialist UK based Gap Year and Responsible Travel Company. We pride ourselves on offering a personalized service to our clients through our experienced destination managers. We offer either voluntary or paid work in 13 countries around the world.

Year Founded

2006