Volunteer Programs in Rwanda

The most popular places to volunteer abroad in Rwanda are in the cities of Kigali, Musanze, and Gisenyi. Kigali, in central Rwanda, is the capital and the nation’s largest city. Urugwiro Village, the official residence of the President of Rwanda, is located within Kigali. The capital also houses the Kigali Genocide Memorial Centre dedicated to the Rwandan Genocide of 1994. Volunteering in Kigali presents volunteers with a range of placement options from healthcare to education to business management.

Musanze, in northern Rwanda, is the most mountainous district of the country, containing the largest part of Volcanoes National Park. Most of the mountain gorilla population is found in Musanze, making it the most popular tourist destination in Rwanda. The most popular placements for international volunteers in Musanze revolve around caretaking and education.

Gisenyi, located in western Rwanda, is home to sandy beaches, several hotels, and a resort on the shores of Lake Kivu. The area is also known for water sports. Volunteering in Gisenyi provides volunteers with unique opportunities to get involved in counseling and vocational training for children and adults.