Volunteer Programs in Liberia

Some of the most popular places to volunteer abroad in Liberia are Monrovia, Salala, Robertsport, and Kakata. In these cities volunteers can contribute to local communities and also enjoy the beaches and protected forests.

Monrovia, named after the United States’ fifth president, James Monroe, has close to one million Liberians who call the city home. As the most populous city in the country, Monrovia is a city bustling with vendors working at the port, and the accompanying pollution of a city is unfortunately growing faster than its urban planning strategies can keep up with. Volunteers can visit national parks and forest reserves that are within a few hours from the capital.

Salala is a refugee city formed following the Liberian civil wars. Volunteers interested in living outside of the capital can travel two hours north to this city to support programs that allow girls to attend school and have access to education. Volunteer placements in Salala are also popular for volunteers interested in small enterprise development as some programs help women and girls earn an income by supporting activities like sewing and tailoring.

Robertsport is a town at the mouth of Lake Piso on the Atlantic ocean and home to a surf resort. Those who decide to volunteer in Robertsport will likely have the chance to participate in youth mentoring programs, while perfecting their surf skills of course. Are you ready to hang ten and help a child count to ten? Then Robertsport is for you!

Kakata is an economic and cultural hub of Liberia just one hour north of the capital. Hundreds of thousands of acres of rubber plantations surround the city and volunteers can help the city bounce back by helping to build medical centers, for example. This is a great place to volunteer in Liberia for someone who wants to experience a rural village in Liberia without being too far from the amenities of the capital.