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Support Mental Health Awareness in Malawi

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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.

What you offer

17 hours of help 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 required

Amount: US$ 17 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and 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

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.

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!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

we need volunteers to help Help lead mental health workshops in schools, villages, or women’s groups
• Assist fundraising for community outreach programs, creating safe spaces to talk
• Work with local leaders to develop educational materials (posters, flyers, talks)
• Support children or teens in schools with wellbeing activities or creative expression
• Share your background in psychology, counseling, social work or simply a listening ear

You don’t need to be a professional therapist. Just an open mind, a big heart, and a willingness to learn and connect with people at a human level.

Activities & Shift

During your stay, you’ll live with our Executive Director and his family a truly unique opportunity to experience authentic Malawian life from the inside out. You’ll share meals, traditions, stories, and daily routines, all while contributing to a cause that’s deeply rooted in community care and resilience.

Most volunteers say this homestay becomes the most meaningful part of their journey. You won’t just be helping from the outside you’ll be welcomed as part of the family.

Comfortable accommodation in the director’s home
• Daily Malawian meals (vegetarian options available)
• Full orientation and support throughout your stay
• Certificate of participation
• Weekend activities and chances to explore local culture, music, and Lake Malawi

Rules

This experience is ideal for:
• Psychology, public health, social work, or education students
• Anyone passionate about mental health, social justice, or grassroots work
• Volunteers looking for a genuine cultural immersion and a project that matters


Staying with the director’s family made all the difference,I didn’t feel like a tourist, I felt like I was part of something real. The work was eye-opening, but it was the people I’ll never forget.” – Sarah, UK