Voluntary Work
Volunteer in a medical clinic and on various community development programmes in Zambia. As a volunteer, you can provide much needed assistance to the Zambian communities, in exchange for a culturally enriching experience. Being located close to Victoria Falls, there are also many opportunities for travel to Zimbabwe and Zambezi National Park and many other African highlights.
Volunteer activities include
- Provide medical assistance at the clinic - the areas include AIDS/HIV support groups, out-patient departments, maternity and observation wards, amongst others
- Take part in education outreach programmes at local schools
- Assist in community development initiatives
- Initiate programmes such as sports or drama for the local children
What’s Included in the Programme
- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, supplies, foodstuffs, etc. Project fees are also used to buy vehicles, equipment and the development of new housing for volunteers to provide for the expansion of the project.
- All airport transfers from Livingstone International Airport upon arrival and departure
- Arrival orientation
- Daily transfers to and from your projects during your stay
- All accommodation and meals during your placement
- Weekly laundry service during your stay
- Assistance in your projects by your designated volunteer coordinators
- 24-hour support from your local co-ordinator
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which must include cover for repatriation
- All transport by air or bus to Livingstone
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing etc
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines an spirits
- All visas for border crossings
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Zambia e.g. visit to the Victoria Falls, white water rafting, etc
Prices & Durations
Zambia Medical Volunteers - 4 weeks £1,479
Zambia Medical Volunteers - 6 weeks £1,979
Zambia Medical Volunteers - 8 weeks £2,399
Zambia Medical Volunteers - 12 weeks
£3,299
