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Share your care: help with Health & First Aid 🩺

The experience

Teach families and caregivers the proper techniques and knowledge for providing care, including basic first aid and hygiene practices

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Donation to project

Description: ​Your donation to the King David Geriatric Center is a direct investment in the health and dignity of elderly Malawians. It allows us to provide all of our services completely free of charge, ensuring every elderly person receives the care they deserve, regardless of their financial situation.

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.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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 and Beginner English

Between 18 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our volunteer program is designed to support our mission of providing free, compassionate care to the elderly in Malawi. Volunteers are essential members of our team, helping us deliver vital services directly to our beneficiaries in their homes and communities. This experience isn't just about helping; it's about connecting with a community, learning about Malawian culture, and making a real, positive impact on the lives of our elders.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers will primarily assist with direct service delivery from Monday to Friday, from 9 AM to 1 PM.
​Your daily tasks will include:
​Health and Wellness: Assisting with basic health assessments, such as checking blood pressure.
​Mobility Support: Helping with mobility and guiding the elderly through simple exercises.
​Community Engagement: Participating in community activities like tree-planting or clean-ups alongside our beneficiaries.
​Caregiver Education: Assisting our staff in teaching families how to properly care for their elderly relatives.

Rules

​We expect volunteers to show respect and compassion toward all beneficiaries and community members.
​A positive and proactive attitude is essential, as some tasks may be physically demanding.
​We ask that you communicate any issues or concerns directly with the team.
​We have a strict non-smoking policy inside our area