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At Project Luangwa we are always happy receive offers of help from volunteers, be it from an individual or from organised groups.
However we do not run a commercial volunteer program and view it as a way of bringing cultures together with the added bonus of helping schools in South Luangwa. The easiest and most popular activity for individuals, families and groups is painting a classroom but there are other projects too and what you do may depend on your own particular talent. The needs of the community, schools and children are many and we cannot list them all here so if you have any particular ideas or special abilities please let us know.
Before deciding to volunteer please assess your suitability and what you have to offer objectively - remember you are here to benefit the schools and children.
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Short term volunteering . . . .
Whilst on holiday many people feel that they would like to do something for local people but don’t know where to start or how to go about it. This is where Project Luangwa can help you to help the communities of South Luangwa and, in particular, the children.
The costs involved:
If you are a short term volunteer unfortunately whatever you choose to do will result in the need for administration, fuel costs and time. To offset this we ask for a minimum donation of $50 per person per day. This only applies to short term volunteers who stay less than a month.
Volunteers are also asked to cover the costs of their own project. For example if you choose to paint a classroom you will be asked to pay for the paint and paintbrushes etc. We will give you an estimate for this and, once we have received your donation, we will order what is needed from Lusaka so that it is all here in time for you to start work.
If you have your own camping equipment you can camp close to your project but if not you will be responsible for your accommodation and transport. This may be arranged through one of the lodges or camps and more information on the budget lodges may be found here.
Remember that children and schools here do not have access to many of the things you may take for granted so if you want to teach some sport or art you may need to bring the appropriate equipment with you.
What happens next:
You will need to download and fill out the volunteer form found at the bottom of the page and send it to Project Luangwa along with an email explaining what you would like to do and the dates of your proposed trip.
As soon as you have been accepted as a volunteer you can start collecting the money you need for your project. A month or two before your departure you will need to send enough funds to Project Luangwa to cover the costs of tools and materials. We will then order what you need and it will all be ready for you when you arrive.
Volunteering as part of an organised group . .
The organisers of large groups of volunteers with their own tour leader will need to contact us directly by email. We will require each group member to complete the volunteer's form found at the bottom of the page.
Volunteering for longer . . .
Occasionally we have placements for longer term volunteers with the experience or qualifications that we need particularly need. These are organised and assessed on an individual basis and we do not expect a daily donation. Occasionally we are able to provide accommodation but the volunteer is responsible for their living costs, transport and volunteer visa.
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| A Guide to volunteering in Mfuwe | Down load the volunteer's form | ||
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For all volunteers - we cannot guarantee that your application will be successful.
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