Description

This project was born to give a little help to the local community by gathering volunteers and donations to help in the improvement of living conditions. These are examples of tasks to develop:

* Brick-making
* Work with artisans to design and construct buildings
* Well-digging for fresh water provision, vegetable gardens and irrigation
* Working with orphans and at creches
* Administration help at the local hospital
* Malaria education, action and prevention
* Young people projects

The locals are typically poor and needy. The main economic activities are fishing and farming for small crops.

Highlights

This program has a very flexible structure. There are different projects to develop with the community and every month there is a main mandatory project. Upon booking, you will be informed about what the main project is. During your induction you will have the opportunity to discuss the other tasks available, depending on what areas are in need to have work developed.

How is the typical day?
* You will start your day when the sun rises with a breakfast on the veranda looking at the Indian Ocean. Perhaps a quick swim in the ocean (if you feel like it), and then prepare and pack your lunch.
* At 8:30 you will have your transportation to the main project location.
* Around 11am you will have your lunch break. We suggest a venture for a walk around the local area to the Spazza shop to buy a cool drink.
* Depending on the weather conditions, you will be picked up from work around 3 - 4 pm.
* The evenings are free, so you have the opportunity to enjoy and take part of the most extra activities, such as surfing, snorkeling, kayaking, whale watching, scuba diving, off shore reefs or quad biking.
* You can order a meal from the restaurant to eat at a candlelit table, venture to the bar, take a swim in the sea, or walk across the beach collecting shells.
* Around 9pm, you will be most definitely exhausted and all you will feel like doing is go to bed and fall asleep rocked by the sound of waves.

Travel Types

• BackPacking Abroad
• Canoeing
• Eco Tours
• Heritage Tourism
• Rafting
• Safari
• Scuba
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Volunteering

Qualifications

* Minimum age 18 yrs. No maximum age.
* There are no specific skills required to participate in this program, other than be mature, flexible, willingness to get involved and a good sense of humor.
* Good spoken English is also required. A little knowledge of Portuguese are appreciated but not essential.
* International volunteers welcome.

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

Starts from 550 euros for 2 weeks

Cost Includes:

• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Registration fees
• Travel while in host country
• Written materials abroad
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

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

• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview
• Resume

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

WAVA's Mission Statement

WAVA's Responsible Travel policy is its mission statement. It's not an ideology. It is not a cast-iron set of rigid guidelines and procedures. Rather, it is a spectrum of principles and concepts that promote co-operation and learning not only by those in the London office, but also with all other parties involved - travellers, partners and host communities - ensuring each can mutually benefit. We do our best to understand our travellers' needs, responsibly preparing them to have great experiences, and we produce content that accurately informs our travellers of what they can expect to encounter when abroad.

Year Founded

2010