Orientation
Upon your arrival in St. Lucia you will have a comprehensive three-day orientation. This is carried out by your project coordinator and will include:
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An introduction to St. Lucia and the area
- An introduction into the programme outline for HIV/AIDS education.
- An introduction to all of the projects that you could be working on. You will get to see where you will be working and spending your days.
- A basic language course giving you the chance to learn some basic words and sentences in Zulu, the local language in St. Lucia, so that you can communicate with people in their own language.
- A visit to a rural area, to give you a good idea of how local people live.
- At the orientation, you will also receive our detailed ‘welcome pack’, which will contain further useful information for your time on the programme.
Accommodation and Meals
While on the project your accommodation will be at a large, comfortable project house. Located in the centre of St. Lucia, the house is fully furnished and has a large living room with satellite television, a garden, barbeque area, a swimming pool and a Jacuzzi.
You will be staying in a bedroom based on one to four people sharing and all bedding is provided (you may still want to bring a sleeping bag as it can be useful in the colder months i.e. June to September). Programme coordinators will also be staying at the house so that they can always be on hand should you need them.
The house has a staff of cooks and laundry/cleaning ladies and throughout the programme you will be provided with three meals a day. Breakfast will be on a help-yourself basis and will usually be cereals/porridge, toast, tea and coffee. A chef at the volunteer house will cook lunch and dinner for you.
Programme Support
Throughout your stay on the project you will have the support and guidance of our coordinator and team. You will be provided with competent assistance and help with any questions or advice you may need during your stay. You will also have the support of our Nature Guide Theo when out in the bush, together with our qualified Wildlife Photographer.
In addition you will have access to a 24 hour emergency contact number so you can contact one of our UK staff at any time should you need to.
Project Age Limit
Minimum 17 years, maximum decided on potential participants’ health.
Programme Requirements
To take part in this project, an enthusiasm for photography is essential. If you already have photographic knowledge and experience this will be helpful, but it is not essential. You will need to take your own photographic equipment but there are no specific requirements as to what you should take. We recommend SLR cameras and tripods.
