Live Like a Local in Senegal & Teach at Our Community School 🌍📚

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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 children’s education but also experience the warmth of Senegalese life—learning traditions, food, and daily life directly with us❤️

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What you offer

25 hours of help 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 required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: An additional fee of €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 €60 per trip.

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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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll 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.

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.

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Requirements

Intermediate French or Intermediate English

Over 18 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

It’s more than volunteering, it’s cultural immersion and community connection. ❤️

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Activities & Shift

📅 Schedule: Monday to Friday, around 5 hours per day.

Morning (3h): Classes with younger children—teaching French, drawing, or other creative activities.

Afternoon (2h): English lessons with older children and teenagers.

Evenings: Time to relax or join us for local activities like football matches, shopping at the market, or learning how to cook Senegalese dishes with our family’s mama 👩🏽‍🍳.

Weekends: Free time to rest or join us for excursions—our home is close to the beautiful Saloum Delta, perfect for exploring nature and local culture. 🌴🐚