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Building Hope: The Karonga Community Resource Centre Project

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The experience

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of others? Do you want to use your hands, heart, and skills to help build something meaningful from the ground up? Then come join us in the beautiful district of Karonga, Malawi, where we are creating a Community Resource Centre that will empower children, youth, and women for generations to come.

What you offer

17 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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 and 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

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

Why This Project Matters:
While Karonga has made progress in recent years, many people here still face challenges accessing education, vocational training, and safe spaces for learning and gathering. Right now, women meet under trees for group activities, children lack access to books and after-school support, and youth have no space to develop skills or engage in positive recreation.
That's why we've launched this project: to build a community-driven Resource Centre that provides:
• A library and study area for children to grow in literacy and creativity
• Vocational training rooms for youth to learn trades like carpentry, tailoring, or entrepreneurship
• A safe, inspiring place for women's groups to meet, learn income-generating skills (like baking or knitting), and support each other
• Space for community meetings, workshops, and cultural events
Opportunities for people to learn, connect, and lead change in their own communities

We’ve already secured the land and started laying the foundation now we need your help to bring this vision to life.

Activities & Shift

Join Us: Be a Part of Something Bigger

Whether you stay for two weeks or two months, your time here will help lay the foundation literally and figuratively for a brighter future in Karonga. This is more than a construction project; it’s about empowering people with the tools, spaces, and support they need to thrive.

Come help us build hope, one brick at a time.
help us with fundraising campaign.

Rules

Work Hours & Expectations
• Volunteers are expected to work 4–5 hours a day, Monday to Friday (approx. 20–25 hours per week).
• Activities may include construction, painting, helping with educational programs, organizing materials, or light maintenance.
• Weekends are free for rest, cultural exchange, or exploring the region.