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Social work in community development

The experience

Social work in community development is a professional practice that focuses on empowering communities to identify their own problems, use their local resources, and work together to improve their social, economic, and cultural well-being.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The volunteers will contribute 15 USD for accomodation, food & electricity. This is to ensure a well comfortable stay.

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Fluent English

Between 18 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Social workers in community development work with people, not for people. They help communities strengthen unity, participation, and leadership so that individuals and groups can bring sustainable change to their own lives.

Activities & Shift

Mobilize communities to address issues like education, health, gender inequality, youth unemployment, and child protection

Advocate for community needs to government and stakeholders

Support local initiatives, self-help groups, and development projects

Promote awareness, capacity building, and social cohesion