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Non-Profit Project Fimela, Senegal
Live Like a Local in Senegal & Teach at Our Community School ππ
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Child Care
- Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
- Arts
- Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Teaching Languages
- Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
- 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
- β¬ 10
Per day
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
- Donation to project
Description
An additional fee of β¬10 per day is requested, covering three daily meals and costs related to the school and the host family (gas, electricity, supplies, etc.). In return, you will enjoy authentic local experiences, some free visits, and others at local rates. An airport transfer is available for β¬60 per trip.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Discounts on Parties
- Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Tours
- Weβll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- 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
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
We are a welcoming local family dedicated to helping our community by offering English and French classes to children in our neighborhood. With the support of Matt in England, we are looking for volunteers who are passionate about sharing their skills and culture. In exchange, you will not only contribute to childrenβs education but also experience the warmth of Senegalese lifeβlearning traditions, food, and daily life directly with usβ€οΈ
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate French or Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
UN Sustainable Development Goals
Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.
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Hosted by Matthew
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