Hands-on Volunteering in a Rural Senegalese Village 🛠️🌍🌱

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The experience

Join a unique cultural and learning experience in a peaceful Senegalese village! We're building a home and a small community health post — and we’d love your help. Whether you enjoy gardening, building, or simply want to immerse yourself in village life, there’s something valuable you can contribute 💛

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What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German

Over 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Depending on your skills and interests, you’ll support with:
🔨 Building walls, furniture & small structures
🌾 Creating and maintaining a small garden
🎨 Painting, organizing, and beautifying the space

This is a flexible, day-by-day project — just like the relaxed rhythm of village life. You can also take the lead on your own ideas or academic projects (like a thesis or prototype).

You’ll be part of a warm community, surrounded by nature 🌴 and friendly neighbors. This is your chance to grow, give back, and connect.

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Activities & Shift

🕒 ~20 hours per week
🌅 Flexible schedule, adapted daily
🌿 2 days off per week
Tasks: Gardening, light construction, painting, small fixes
No rigid plan — we go with the flow!

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Rules

🧘 Respect local culture and customs
🗣️ Be open-minded, curious, and patient
❌ No fixed routine — flexibility is essential
🤝 Honest communication is key