Community Volunteering at Christmas in Zambia

What is the Community Volunteering at Christmas in Zambia project all about?

You can read about all our other Christmas and Winter programmes here.

Volunteer near the amazing Victoria Falls in Zambia on a project working with local communities and do something extra special this Christmas. Instead of overindulging and trying to keep the family happy, why not do something different and help those a lot less fortunate than you this year?

The project works with disadvantaged children and adults in a number of communities located near Livingstone in Zambia. The mornings are dedicated to supporting the children in the community who are on their long break from school. The project runs a holiday club for up to 100 children. “Hot seating” where there are top up lessons for each class take place for a few hours each day = back to back lessons for different classes giving children of different levels a chance to get the a few hours extra tuition which they badly need. Afternoons are spent focusing on other activities in the community. Children are continued to be supported through art club and structured activities focused on play. Projects also support adults through farming initiatives, a literacy club, and by working in an old peoples home.

So why not become immersed in local Zambian life and culture and make friends for life on the project, both locals and other international volunteers, by participating on this community volunteering project at Christmas.

Why choose this Community volunteering in Zambia project?

Make a positive impact by using your Christmas holiday and spend it with communities in Zambia. You will benefit from cultural immersion and make life-long friends. Help support local staff and give them a break from their tireless efforts to support disadvantaged children and give the children themselves an opportunity to have some individual attention.

Role of the Community volunteer

During the morning volunteers work with the children, helping with lessons and learning support. In the afternoon volunteers will be split between the adult and children’s activities. Some activities in which you may be involved include:

• reading clubs with children – teaching phonics, helping with pronunciation and spelling
• art activities – bring your own activities and ideas and have fun with the children
• adult literacy club following a structured syllabus
• maintaining crops through planting, watering and weeding
• games, reading and physical activities with the elderly
• after school club activities such as skipping, colouring, beading etc.

You will be asked to participate in a range of activities during your placement period so you will have plenty of opportunity to interact with various age groups within the community.

What skills do I need to be a Community volunteer in Zambia?

You do not need to have any specific skills to participate in this project. Just bring along your enthusiasm and willingness to get involved. Anyone with experience in child care, education or working with the elderly will be more than welcome. If you have a specific skill that you are able to share please let us know. You will be asked to send your CV/resume before being accepted onto this project.

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