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Volunteer Placements in Rwanda: Go Volunteer Africa

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Spend an enriching time in Rwanda through volunteer placements offered by Go Volunteer Africa in partnership with local organizations. We are committed to making these programs meaningful, affordable, and accessible. Most of all, we work with you to determine the best placement options and to ensure extensive preparation. Choose from a range of socioeconomic, environmental, and health projects....

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Program Highlights

Get the chance to explore places in Rwanda and see its beauty from the perspectives of the locals.

Gain a purposeful experience as you immerse yourself in Rwanda’s vibrant culture while making a huge difference.

Learn a new way of life, culture and language through engagement with the locals.

Choose a project that's close to your heart and bring a real impact on the lives of Rwandans.

Combine volunteering and cultural immersion!

Quick Details

Locations
  • Kigali, Rwanda
Availability
Year(s) OfferedYear RoundDuration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Multiple Year
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development
  • Conservation
  • Counseling
  • See more
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

Hear what past participants have to say about the programs

Overall Rating

10

Total Reviews

5

I highly recommend this program

by: Peter Maity - SpainProgram: Volunteer Placements in Rwanda: Go Volunteer Africa
10

I volunteered in Rwanda for 2 weeks with Go Volunteer Africa. Paul was our coordinator and he did a fabulous job with everything planning. He was very supportive and always available for help. Before I made my decision to volunteer I managed to talk with some of the past volunteers through a connection. I received varieties of feedbacks some were very positive and some were partially positive. But one thing I learned from all participants is that the projects associated with GVA are positive life changing and the hosts are very nice and honest. They will go out of their way to help you and make your stay smooth. I really enjoyed my hospital experience because I got to rotate through all the different departments in the hospital on different days including surgery, pharmacy, pediatric care, primary care etc. It was great to have this hands on experience. Since I had already traveled to Uganda and Kenya for safari, I spent the weekend volunteering with children. It was a lot of fun playing with the kids. Our host family was great. I shared a room in the same host family with another volunteer. It was also pretty easy to navigate the bus system between the family, the school and the hospital.

Absolute eye-opening experience

by: Rachael Key - AustraliaProgram: Volunteer Placements in Rwanda: Go Volunteer Africa
10

I have been in Rwanda for one month working within the women's support staff here and it has been an absolute eye-opener and one which has allowed me to experience many new things. From the moment I arrived at the camp, I was taken away by the beauty of our surroundings - the green forest surrounding the back of the camp and our views out over the green tea farms and the surrounding areas. Stunning. Living within a local community has also been a real eye-opener, seeing their way of life and how they have adapted to live in this small paradise has been amazing, especially the way that they have allowed us to fit into their village and are willing to help us with anything we may need. I have genuinely enjoyed every aspect of the program I have done here and I am so grateful to Go Volunteer Africa for making this arrangement. The local crew are also extremely fun to work with and the mixture of people on camp means that there is plenty to learn and never a boring moment. I would recommend Rwanda's women empowerment program to anyone, but be prepared for basic living standards! This is genuinely not a problem and I believe it has added to my experience here but maybe bring a few luxuries from home with you!! Enjoy!

It was a life changing experience

by: Geana McKrist - SpainProgram: Volunteer Placements in Rwanda: Go Volunteer Africa
10

I spent 4 weeks in Rwanda with Go Volunteer Africa and I was able to participate in different programs. Mostly teaching English to children and working with women projects. But they also have programs with sports and young men enterprises and lots of outreach activities. It was a life changing experience and we could connect with the communities and get to know the people who live there. For me, this was the number one reason why I loved this experience. The children's were kind and respectful, eager to learn. So the teaching was natural and easy. I felt home in our volunteer house living with 6 other girls and two boys. We had dinner together every day and spend weekends travelling together as well. I felt welcome by the city of Musanze and Kigali and by all the Rwandans I met. Throughout those four weeks not only did I build an individual relationship with each and every kid but I also made so many friends in the program. Jim, the Coordinator at Go Volunteer Africa’s offices who arranged my program in Rwanda was very supportive and making sure we got the best experience. The staff in Rwanda is extremely very helpful and I am looking forward to travel with you again in Malawi.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kigali, Rwanda

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Childcare & Children
  • Community Centers
  • Community Development

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • Multiple Year

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group

Program Cost Includes

  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • All Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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