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The experience

In our social work project based in Karonga, we involve volunteers in a variety of meaningful activities that directly impact the community, such as women empowerment and feeding kids programs.

We believe in collaboration, so volunteers help plan and organize activities alongside our team. Our members are always available to support and work closely with volunteers throughout their stay, ensuring a welcoming and productive environment.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

Teaching Sports: Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: volunteers are encouraged to contribute 20$ per day that goes towards accommodation, breakfast and supper, Utilities (electricity,laundry services) and security.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Requirements

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

Program Details

Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you may take part in:
• Community outreach and social work, including visits to local families and support for vulnerable groups
• Fundraising initiatives to support ongoing programs and local needs
• Organizing and participating in sporting events that promote youth engagement and wellbeing
• Administrative and office support such as data entry, reporting, and communications
• Workshops and training sessions, either as a participant or facilitator
• Educational support, including tutoring or assisting in local schools or learning centers

We encourage volunteers to bring their own ideas and passions to the table. Your contribution, no matter the size, can make a lasting difference.

Activities & Shift

When you arrive in Karonga, you will be met by a member of the TWESA team and taken to your accommodation to get settled. We can also help you with other tasks such as buying a local SIM (for internet data, texts and calls) or any other essentials you may need.
The next (weekday) morning, you will be taken to TWESA’s office where you will be able to meet other members and volunteers. You will be given a chance to learn about more about TWESA and to introduce yourself to the team. Together we will create a programme which can make best use of your skills, interests and time.
Volunteers generally work five days a week and have their weekends off, although this timetable is flexible (sometimes there will be an activity planned at the weekend.) Every Monday morning there will be a team meeting at the TWESA office for us to share ideas and plan the activities for the week ahead. All volunteers are expected to attend this meeting weekly to enable us to collaborate effectively as a group. All volunteers will also be invited to the TWESA whatsapp group, where we share photos and information about our activities with other members.

For those who have a laptop or who would like to help with grant writing, blogs and other administrative work, we generally spend the mornings in the office (from approximately 8.30 until 12.30) before going for lunch. The afternoon activities can vary depending on the day and the program of the volunteers.

Volunteers with specific skills and experience can request to work with one of our local partners outside of TWESA. For example, we can help doctors or those with a medical background to be placed in a local hospital or arrange for teachers to assist in a school. Volunteers are encouraged to come forward with creative concepts for new projects.