Build, grow and fund: hands-on support for a Zambian community


L'esperienza

Do you love people, adventure, and creating a real impact in a community setting? Join us as a volunteer. Your hands-on support in operational tasks (gardening, maintenance, painting, decorating, hosting and cleaning) keep our guesthouse and campsite running. This income directly funds our community development projects. Live an off-grid life near South Luangwa, with time for safaris, cultural exchange, and relaxing by the pool.


Cosa offri

25 ore di aiuto per settimana

Pittura e decorazione: Aiuta con la pittura o la decorazione delle strutture della proprietà.

Pulizia: Aiuta a pulire la cucina, le camere da letto, i bagni e le aree comuni.

Costruzione e Riparazione: Aiuta con vari tipi di riparazioni o costruzioni.

Agricoltura: Pianta colture, semina e aiuta nei lavori all'aperto.

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: US$ 15 Al giorno

Descrizione: We are a NGO. Our volunteer fee is used to cover your living costs. This is how we ensure that grants and funds go only to our community projects. Included in fee: - Private room with mosquito net - Shared ablution block with hot showers - 3 vegetarian meals per day - 24/7 solar power, and unlimited Wi-Fi - Laundry service, room cleaning, and bedding changes - Safekeeping by our night guard - Airport pickup (Mfuwe airport)


Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Biciclette a tua disposizione: Puoi utilizzare le nostre biciclette quando vuoi.

Servizio di prelievo: Ti verremo a prendere quando arrivi e ti porteremo alla nostra struttura.

Accesso Internet Veloce: Internet ad alta velocità per lavorare da remoto


Requisiti

Intermedio Inglese

Accoglie solo volontari singoli (non accetta coppie o partner)


Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto


Dettagli del programma

This is an NGO working on community development projects near South Luangwa, focused on sustainable farming, youth empowerment, and cultural heritage. To support these projects, we run a small guesthouse and a cosy campsite, and your hands-on collaboration helps create a real impact for local communities. As a volunteer, your role is crucial hands-on support in daily operational tasks, maintenance, and hosting. You will help side-by-side with our great local team, who will provide guidance and support throughout your stay. This is a unique opportunity to live an outdoorsy, off-grid lifestyle in Zambia.


Attività e turni

The volunteer role is hands-on, physically active, and varied. We operate with flexible shifts and aim for a schedule that suits both the team and our guests. Our local team will be alongside you, guiding you through all activities, ensuring you feel supported and gain practical skills.

Your tasks will include:
Farming, building & repairing, painting & decorating, and cleaning: these fall under general maintenance, gardening, helping with small repairs, and contributing to campsite upkeep, which are core activities for volunteers.

Free time activities:
Safari & wildlife: You can easily visit South Luangwa National Park. Short-term volunteers need to cover the park fee. You can also go into the Game Management Area (GMA) or relax along the riverbanks.
Cultural connection: You can join staff on project days or village tours. Our team sometimes invites volunteers to their homes, local soccer games, or church services, offering an opening to daily African life.
Social & leisure: Back at the headquarters, you can relax in our swimming pool or join our social evenings. We host fun nights like movie nights, a braai/pizza night, karaoke, game nights, or campfires.


Regole

Minimum stay: the minimum stay for short-term volunteering is 4 weeks (4–12 weeks).

Commitment: flexibility is needed, with the aim of finding a schedule that suits you, the team, and our guests.

Volunteer contribution fee: the mandatory reimbursement fee for short-term volunteers (under 3 months) is USD 15 per day, which covers your living costs.

Respect and culture: we look for people who are open to new connections and cultural experiences.

Safety: safekeeping is provided by our night guard.

Visa & travel: you are responsible for obtaining the correct visa and covering all travel costs to reach the foundation.