Community Development Volunteering in Zambia

Make a difference in Zambia by stepping into classrooms where every helping hand counts. Based in the vibrant town of Livingstone—near the world-famous Victoria Falls—this volunteer teaching program places you at the heart of rural schools filled with eager students and passionate local teachers. You’ll support learners who benefit immensely from extra time, attention, and encouragement. Teaching here goes beyond the classroom. From guiding a phonics lesson to helping with math clubs or organizing outdoor reading games, your impact will be direct and lasting. Afternoons are filled with community outreach projects, offering a rewarding balance of classroom support and hands-on involvement. No prior teaching experience is needed—just strong English skills, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in education. This is a chance to support future generations while learning more about yourself along the way.

Join the fight against plastic pollution! GoEco is working with local organizations in Livingstone, Zambia to turn plastic waste into building bricks. Join this sustainability internship to get hands-on experience in environmental conservation! Interns will be fighting plastic pollution for four weeks in Livingstone. Interns will learn how to make: "ecobricks" from plastic waste and how to use them to construct community buildings. This internship teaches young interns how to be more environmentally friendly, how to work in a team and how to sustain the natural environment when there is so much pollution.

Join our Girl and Women Empowerment Volunteering project, and assist those who have had no access to education but wish to make better future for themselves and their families. Volunteer with an international team in Zambia. These women want to be able to read and to communicate in English with the visitors of Livingstone. They also hope to gain skills to develop a business to increase family income or to support their children’s studies. As a volunteer, you will encourage girls to participate in sports. You will also discuss matters like life paths, emotional and social issues, and fundamental topics like sexual and reproductive health, staying safe and rights of girls and women. We have a curriculum in place, and it is evolving in line with the needs of local women and girls. The project is already doing well with developing sewing skills, the establishment of an after-school touch rugby club, and improvement of English levels. We hope that once sessions for women and girls are more established, we can include boys and men. There are many areas within the community where volunteer support is required, including adult literacy and manual work like painting & refurbishing.

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An internship targeted at those looking to immerse themselves in the daily running of a nonprofit. Operating at a grassroots level in gorgeous Livingstone, Zambia, this NGO Development Internship is a unique educational experience. There are multiple opportunities to get directly involved in areas such as stakeholder management, fundraising, project management, and impact reporting. Working with the Free Haven Community Initiative, you will find yourself immersed in upliftment programs attentive to education, nutrition, healthcare, and empowerment. This organization focuses on elevating families and communities out of poverty and allows interns to contribute to their meaningful work in a hands-on way. In choosing to do this NGO Development Internship, you will be involved in an array of tasks focused on growing the organization. These include fundraising research, applying for grants, impact reporting, digital marketing and communications, and writing. All tasks are aimed at engrossing interns in a practical work environment where they can grow and gain a sense of the daily operations of a nonprofit.

Find out why more and more people are choosing to become a Love Volunteer! Love Volunteers is the most affordable way to volunteer and help local communities in developing countries! Why are we cheaper than other organisations? Firstly, we are just a handful of passionate people working hard to help volunteers and local communities around the world. We don't have huge overheads - no company cars, no downtown office - we're just volunteers who knew we could do a better job. Secondly, we work with local organisations wherever we can to keep administration costs to a minimum and also to feed as much money and skills into the local communities where we operate. All of Love Volunteers partner organisations have been fully vetted to ensure that, not only does a genuine need for assistance exist, but that the environments that we place our volunteers are safe and of high quality. Choose from one or more of our 200+ amazing community-based programs in 37 developing countries around the world. Every program has been personally visited by one of our dedicated staff members and is regularly audited to ensure it meets our high standards in terms of safety, sustainability, and local impact.

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Planet Aid, in collaboration with Richmond Vale Academy (RVA), is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join the People to People Volunteer Program. This unique 10-month program offers the chance to make a real impact by addressing global issues such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. Volunteers are trained to become effective change agents by working hand in hand with local communities to support sustainable development. Qualifications: • 18+ years old • Passionate about change: Ideal for individuals eager to contribute to global development, including poverty alleviation, gender equality, sustainable agriculture, and climate action. • Open to learning: Willingness to develop new skills, embrace diverse cultures, and navigate challenging environments. • Flexible and resilient: Ability to adapt to various circumstances and work within a diverse, international team. • No specific background required: Open to individuals from all fields who care deeply about global issues and community development.

Inspire the next generation in this volunteer project with Simoonga Thandizani Trust School. The school is a community-based institution that serves the educational needs of Simoonga Village, 17 kilometers away from Livingstone Town. The school welcomes visitors who want to experience the authentic and friendly village life, as well as contribute to the learning and development of the local children. Volunteers can teach various subjects such as Mathematics, English, Art, Science, Religious Education, Sports and more. The school also runs other projects that support the vulnerable members of the community, such as poultry farming, feeding schemes, and social welfare programs. Volunteers are expected to work from Monday to Friday (7 hrs. a day) and pay $10 per person per day to cover the operational costs of the school, which does not receive any external funding. During the weekends, volunteers can enjoy the many attractions that Livingstone Town has to offer, such as visiting the majestic Victoria Falls, going on a game drive, and tracking the white rhinos on foot. Please feel free to contact us for more information about this volunteer program. We hope to meet you soon.

Become a conservation volunteer in Zambia and help collect essential conservation data and protect orphaned elephants gradually released back into the wild as part of our partner’s release program. During your three-week volunteer adventure, you will spend each week in a different location in this fascinating country – from the vibrant capital of Lusaka to the spectacular Kafue National Park. As a volunteer, you will gain insight into the program’s elephant behavioral observation studies, learn about anti-poaching and wildlife rehabilitation, use a range of methodologies to help collect biodiversity data in local national parks, and help with staff capacity building. Moreover, you will have the chance to get involved with different community outreach projects. At the end of your stay, you will have gained an incomparable insight into all three of our partner’s core thematic areas – community outreach, wildlife rescue, and resource protection – to return home with a backpack full of new research skills and unforgettable wildlife memories.

Embark on a life-changing experience with the International Volunteer Program by Humana People to People. Over 10 months, you’ll have the chance to learn, collaborate, and make a real difference in communities across Africa and India. Participate in impactful projects led by Humana People to People, focusing on education, health, community development, and sustainable agriculture. Program Structure: - Initial Training in Denmark (3 months) - On-the-Ground Volunteering (6 months): Collaborate directly with Humana People to People projects in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, or India. - Reflection and Evaluation (1 month): Return to Denmark to share insights and reflect on your experience. Requirements: Be at least 18 years old Speak and write in English Commit fully to the 10-month program Have a passion for learning, collaborating, and creating a positive impact Program Cost: €3,500, with a scholarship opportunity to cover 85% of the cost. Make your dream of contributing to global change a reality! Got questions? Feel free to contact us—we’d be happy to help! Inquire today to request more details. We can also schedule an informational meeting.