Description

Volunteers will be involved in a range of activities supporting community-based programs for widows, orphans & vulnerable families engaging in our innovative projects that bring Opportunity, Education, Empowerment and hope to those whose lives have been devastated through poverty, HIV & Aids.

The volunteer experience can be tailored to suit each individual's skills & interests so that they gain a broad experience within our projects in Zambia including:
- Weekly day center for widows & vulnerable families
- Support groups for children with HIV/Aids
- School for orphaned children
- Home based care program visiting the sick & dying
- Empowerment training program for widows
- Youth outreach scheme

Highlights

Volunteer accommodation is provided within the beautiful setting of Lifespring Farm, Ndola, with swimming pool, and sports facilities. During their free time volunteers will be able to have the opportunity to explore the local game reserves or to take time out to travel across Zambia visiting the majestic Victoria Falls & going on safari to see the African wildlife in larger game reserves.

Qualifications

There are no specific qualifications required by volunteers just a willingness to join in, a flexible attitude, a helping hand, a smiling face, a sensitive approach and an open heart. We offer opportunities for people to use their life skills as well as any formal qualifications.

We have volunteer opportunities within our school for orphaned children. This is open to people who have teaching experience or those with any child/youth work experience and qualifications. Volunteers can use their skills in art, dance, drama, music, story telling, sport etc.

We have volunteer opportunities within our community based HIV/Aids support programs working with widows, orphans and vulnerable families. This is particularly open to anyone with specific medical, health care, health education experience, training &/or qualifications.

Volunteers will need to use our Lifespring bicycles to cycle to and from the projects.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

USD40 per night

Cost Includes:

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

Program Fees Include:

The cost includes full board accommodation at Lifespring Farm.

Salary/Pay

None

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

There is no such thing as a typical volunteer. Volunteers come from all walks of life. Some are on gap years before or after university or college while others are taking time out from their career or when life-changing circumstances lead them to want to make a difference and have an African Adventure. At our school we regularly welcome teachers, those in training, newly qualified & retired.

Age Range

18 - 70

This Program is open to

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

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

one month

Post Services Include

• Exit Debriefing Abroad

The Lifespring Foundation (Africa)'s Mission Statement

Practical support and empowering solutions that impact the issues of poverty, HIV & Aids for widows, orphans and vulnerable families in Zambia & Kenya. The Lifespring Foundation (Africa) offers Opportunity, Education, Empowerment & Hope with community projects that encourage people to become self-supporting.

Year Founded

2005

The Lifespring Foundation (Africa) is a Christian based organization. We do not require our participants to be of the same faith. Our volunteers will not be involved in religious proselytizing.