an individual who wants to get a real flavour of Africa whilst making a valuable contribution to the local community via an eclectic mix of health social and educational projects

Livingstone, at the heart of southern Zambia is home to the majestic and famous Victoria Falls. On the periphery of this town live communities lacking basic health, and social care. This is your chance to contribute your time energy and skills to a wonderful region of Africa.

What will I be doing?

We have identified a variety of projects to suit your passion and skills.

We have set up links with a number of community schools which are run independently by the local community. These schools are often very poor, relying on foreign aid to provide food and books and using local volunteers to teach. They are very keen to have enthusiastic volunteers to assist with English as well as developing sports and art. One school, Nakatindi, has a garden and has built this into the curriculum; they would be keen to have some help in this area as they sell the produce to fund the school. They are also building new classrooms from scratch so anyone keen to help make bricks and build the school would be most welcome.

Kwathu Children’s Home lies within the town and is a small and personal home for 9 children. It is managed by Aggrippa, a Zambian man who firmly believes in setting up a loving and stable home to orphaned and abandoned children. Your role would be to get involved with the daily routine and help keep these children entertained, but also to act as a trusted adult helping them develop life skills and listening to their problems.

We have joined forces with local government to work with a variety of community projects including adult education. For example, you can work with Zambians to improve their literacy, craft making skills and small business management. Alternatively LIWOMADI (LIvingstone WOmen MAke a DIfference) is a local NGO that wants to work with Oyster volunteers on anti poverty, corruption, AIDS and HIV workshops as well as assisting in Health clinics.

Where will I live?

You will be based in Livingstone living in safe local accommodation that Oyster will rent for you and your fellow volunteers. Please expect to share a room. You can go out or cook for yourself in the evening. If you are based at Kwathu Children’s Home there would be an opportunity for you and a fellow volunteer to stay within the home which is very central.

Oyster Worldwide Support

Our friendly UK team will be there to help you up to your departure, making sure that all the arrangements are made and that you are well-prepared.

We are delighted to have Kirsty De Wet as our local representative in Zambia. She is a very active and popular member of the community.

0845 344 7615

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