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17h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Elderly Care
- Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
- Child Care
- Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
- 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
- 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$ 17
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
volunteers are encouraged to contribute 17$ per day which goes towards accommodation, three meals per day as well as 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.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- 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!
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Parties
- Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Pub Crawls
- Be a part of our pub crawls at local bars!
- Yoga classes
- Take free yoga classes at our place.
- Surf lessons
- Take free surf classes at the local beaches.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
- Verified Host
- This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
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Availability
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
In Malawi, mental health is still a topic that’s often misunderstood or left unspoken. Many people face anxiety, depression, or trauma, yet few have access to the support or education they need. This is where you come in. We’re a small community-based organization working to break the stigma, raise awareness, and provide support for mental wellbeing especially among young people, women, and rural families.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Talk to those who have lived the experience
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You can ask things like:
- a) How was your experience with this host?
- b) How was your day-to-day routine?
- c) How much did you spend on this trip?
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.
2 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 2 Developing environmental awareness
- 2 Meeting international travelers
- 2 Meeting locals
- 2 Learning about sustainability
- 2 Creating true social impact
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 3. Good health and well-being
- 1 4. Quality education
- 1 5. Gender equality
David R
Malawi
Great experience for anyone interested in NGO work on women and youth empowerment. I worked on a women's economic project where we gave soft loans and trained 10 women in small business skills. I also met 3 volunteers from Canada working at a kindergarten. On weekends, we explored Malawi's culture, visiting places like Mushroom Farm and Lake Malawi. A perfect mix of impact and adventure!
10 days ago
David R replied
Thank you so much for your support, it was truly pleasure having you!! Im so happy you enjoyed the weekend trips too. Wish you all the best on your journey.
Sharon
Malawi
I had the chance to volunteer at St. John's Hospital in Mzuzu with 8 of my friends from college, and it was an amazing experience. From the start, everything was well organized. David helped us with all the preparations and even welcomed us at the airport. He's such a kind and thoughtful host we felt really well taken care of, with clean, comfortable accommodation and great meals. If you're thinking about doing a medical internship, this is a fantastic opportunity in Malawi. On weekends, David planned some awesome trips for us we got to visit Nkhata Bay and explore Nyika National Park. S
18 days ago
David R replied
Thank you so much for your lovely words! It was truly a pleasure having you and your friends here in Mzuzu. You were all so kind, open, and dedicated it really made a difference at the hospital and in the community. I’m so happy you enjoyed the weekend trips too it was great to share a bit of Malawi’s beauty with you all.
Wishing you all the best on your journey in medicine. You’ll always have a home here whenever you want to come back
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