Volunteer in Zambia

Spend between 14 and 28 days volunteering (you choose) at this incredible project in the heart of Zambia. The programme is all about improving quality of life and creating better futures for the local community by building houses and helping in local schools and children’s centres. It’s an amazing way to travel Africa while giving something back.

Project work

You’ll be involved with all kinds of important work in the local area, including:

• Building housing using traditional methods and materials (wood and mud from termite mounds) to ensure the most vulnerable members of the community have homes
• Volunteering in the village preschool or middle school (children aged 3 – 8), teaching, playing with the children and helping them with their reading.
• Visiting the feeding programme at a local centre for disadvantaged and vulnerable children.
• Helping out at a local nursing home.

The programme leaders are super flexible, so let them know your interests and they’ll be able to make the best experience possible for you.

A typical day

As a volunteer you’ll typically work for around 6 hours of the day during the week, with duties varying depending on the project’s needs and your interests (the project leaders are very accommodating).

House building

• 8am – Leave the project and head to the building site where you’ll help build traditional Zambian houses – it’s dirty work so prepare to get mucky!
• 12pm - Lunch break back at the project with freshly prepared lunch
• 2pm – Back to the site to do more building – some of the locals may get involved too!
• 4pm – Finish work and free time
• 6pm – Dinner and campfire fun

Local school

• 7.30am – Head to school for the start of the day (it’s just over the road) to help the teachers, read with children and play games
• 12pm - Freshly prepared lunch back at the project
• 1pm – Back to school for more fun with the children
• 3pm – School day finishes – stick around to play some games with the children or head back to the project to relax
• 6pm – Dinner and campfire

Optional add-on - Safari in Botswana

If you’re volunteering for more than three weeks, you’ll have the opportunity to add on an unforgettable 4-day safari in Botswana! You’ll spend two days in the amazing Elephant Sands game ranch, where elephants and other game animals roam freely. You’ll take a game drive here, relax by the pool and spend your evenings round the campfire. The next two days are spent in Chobe National Park where you’ll join an open-top safari, and a separate river safari. It’s an incredible opportunity to come face to face with Africa’s diverse wildlife, including elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds.

Please note: the Botswana safari does not run during July. Activities, inclusions, and itineraries are subject to change.

Free time

During your free time you’ll be able to explore the local area at your own pace. Mwandi Village has a colourful market, the thrilling adventure activity scene at Livingstone is easily accessible, and the jaw-dropping Victoria Falls are a must see. The team can help arrange any activities and excursions you might be interested in.