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Volunteer with Globe Aware: Malawi - Heart of Africa

by: Globe Aware

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Zomba District, our home base, represents a place of dreams, hopes, and opportunities. Zomba District Council, together with various development partners, aims to provide an enabling environment for men, women, girls, and boys to realize their potential and meet their social and economic endeavors. Some possible projects you may work on include laying bricks for a school building, assisting at a health post, or painting and molding bricks for community structures. You will likely spend two days a week working with children and the last day is divided between finishing earlier projects and cultural activities. The schools where you will volunteer only have half-day classes every Friday. On this day, you will help organize various youth programs such as sports, entrepreneurship skills, and art and crafts.

Program Highlights

Explore the local sights of the village life.

Learn how to fish at the largest lake.

Learn how to make traditional pottery.

Go hiking around the beautiful terrain.

Enjoy simple and delicious cuisine.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Malawi
Starts At: $600-900
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundDuration:
  • 1-2 Weeks
Age Requirement: All Ages
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Agriculture
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Dec 02, 2025

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Program Details

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Locations

  • Malawi

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Agriculture
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Economic Development
  • Education
  • English Teaching

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 1-2 Weeks

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Families, Group

Starts At

$600-900

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Group living
  • Guest House
  • Home-stays

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have access to medical care if I get sick?

Yes! All of our programs offer medical insurance.

Will I see many animals?

Yes! The Zomba Plateau, in particular, is home to various wildlife species including giant butterflies, baboons, and leopards (though rarely seen).

Will I have access to running water?

There is bottle water available. We advise that you don't drink tap water unless it has been boiled or filtered.

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