Voluntary Work
There are a number of important community projects available in Senegal to suit everyone’s interests and backgrounds. Most of our projects are based in the vibrant, bustling capital city of Dakar, or the quieter, more laid back town of St Louis, located on the coastline north of Dakar.
Teaching Placements:
Choose to teach children in a primary, junior secondary or secondary school within Dakar.
Summer Schools:
The work does not end when the holidays begin. During the school vacations in Senegal, you have the opportunity to volunteer at organised summer schools, where children from local towns who lack full-time care can come and take part in fun activities.
Street Children projects:
Domestic abuse, homelessness or addiction are just some of the issues faced by the children attending these projects. Your help will aid their development through education and emotional support.
Medical clinics and health care work:
Volunteers are needed to work in both larger hospitals in Dakar, as well as on smaller community medical schemes.
HIV and AIDS projects:
Play a vital role in educating both children and adults on the threat of HIV and AIDS. Volunteers will move from school to school as well as making home-based visits to families affected by the virus.
Construction projects:
Volunteers will be located on building sites in urban areas of Senegal working alongside local teammates to erect a variety of buildings.
Orphanage projects:
This is a terrific opportunity to provide vital love and support to young children who have no parental influence in their lives - help to change their lives for the better.
What’s Included in the Programme
- Arrival airport transfer
- Arrival orientation in Dakar – inclusive of your meet and greet at the airport, airport to accommodation transfer, accommodation during your orientation in Senegal, breakfast each day and one meal upon arrival
- All accommodation during your stay with your local host family
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
- Breakfast and dinner each day: Please note: Lunch depends on your project!
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All Lunch and dinner during your orientation
- Some lunches during your project
- Airport transfer upon your departure from Senegal
- All international flights
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Senegal
- Additional pick up fee of around £25/34€ if you arrive in Senegal after midnight
Prices & Durations
Senegal Community Volunteers - 4 weeks £1,199
Senegal Community Volunteers - 8 weeks £1,479
Senegal Community Volunteers - 12 weeks £1,759
