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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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- Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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- Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
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- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 20
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
Volunteers are asked to contribute $20 per day, which covers accommodation, breakfast and dinner, utilities, laundry, and security.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- 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.
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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Availability
Sep
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Jan
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Our social work project in Karonga engages volunteers in a range of meaningful activities that make a direct impact on the community, including women’s empowerment initiatives and feeding programs for children. We value collaboration and encourage volunteers to help plan and organize activities alongside our team. Our members are always available to provide guidance and work closely with volunteers throughout their stay.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 18 and 80 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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7 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Meeting locals
- 5 Creating true social impact
- 3 Developing social awareness
- 2 Learning about sustainability
- 2 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 3. Good health and well-being
- 4 1. No poverty
- 4 4. Quality education
Becca
United States
I loved being part of the organization and contributing to their mission. Jimmy and the team are committed to creating a the organization that feeds, educates, and empowers. Each day I saw the positive impact this project is having on the women and children here. I chose to stay with Mary and Louis as my Homestay family and I couldn't have been happier. Their hospitality, friendship, and amazing cooking were also a highlight for me. So glad I could be in Karonga and contribute to this project!
about 3 hours ago
Hugo
United Kingdom
I had a fantastic time with Jimmy and his team at the organization. It's an incredible way to immerse yourself in local life and culture—every day I was learning and connecting in ways you simply can't as a tourist. the organization around Karonga is so welcoming and kind; from the children at the centre to the local members, everyone was extremely welcoming and generous to visitors. During my time there I particularly enjoyed helped with decorating the office. As a volunteer I was particularly encouraged to bring their own ideas and creativity to projects, which makes the experience feel collaborative.
4 days ago
Jimmy replied
Dear Hugo, It was truly a pleasure to host you. We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that you were able also to learn a lot, We really appreciate your work and we can’t wait to welcome you back to your home away from home for another unforgettable stay.. Wishing you all the best in life
Michele
Australia
My time at the organization was great, Jimmy and the team have envisioned this project with so many goals to achieve underlying necessary matters to the organization - and be part of this is an honour. This is a great opportunity for people who are open and willing to help! Great people in a great project!
11 days ago
Jimmy replied
Thank you very much Michelle.
Heleno
Brazil
My experience with the organization Karonga,in the north of Malawi,alongside Jimmy,was absolutely amazing.I volunteered for three weeks on the project.Jimmy and the families in the organization is amazing and incredibly welcoming.The project is a lifeline for them,and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to any volunteer planning to travel to Malawi and looking for a real cultural immersion.They really need all the help they can get.The children are wonderful and will create lasting memories in any volunteers life.I am deeply grateful to Jimmy for the opportunity.TAONGA!
5 months ago
Jimmy replied
Hereno, Thanks for choosing to work with TWESA. It was a great experience with you. Have been able to start learning some words in Portuguese. Thanks for the support of flour toward the children feeding program and also the balls for our kids. Above all, many thanks for the writing on our walls which will remain for years. Your humbleness, hardworking and the love for children is great. You have left a great impact behind. Wishing you all the best in life. Obrigado!
Laura Ioana
Germany
What a beautiful project, sustained by the local the organization! Jimmy, James, Angela, and the rest of the team are truly putting their hearts into it. Karonga, located at the border with Tanzania in the far north, is not the easiest destination to reach due to rough roads and the long journey. If you're coming from Lilongwe, I'd suggest breaking up the trip with a stop at Nkhata Bay to avoid spending over 13 hours on the bus. The team is always open to suggestions, and you'll have a wonderful time working with them. Feels like you contributing to something meaningful
8 months ago
Jimmy replied
Was a wonderful time with Laura and left behind a great impact. We have launched a children feeding program and thanks to Laura for the support. The sporting equipment and everything. Our community resource center is becoming more busy now and we are happy to see that the dream is coming to reality. The women are now into chicken farming as an income generating activity and also as a source of manure for their gardens. We welcome others to come and supplement the efforts in anyway possible.
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