Build, grow and fund: hands-on support for a Zambian community


A experiência

Do you love people, adventure, and creating a real impact in a community setting? Join us as a volunteer. Your hands-on support in operational tasks (gardening, maintenance, painting, decorating, hosting and cleaning) keep our guesthouse and campsite running. This income directly funds our community development projects. Live an off-grid life near South Luangwa, with time for safaris, cultural exchange, and relaxing by the pool.


Como você ajuda

25 horas por semana

Pintura e Decoração: Ajude a pintar ou redecorar espaços internos e externos.

Ajuda na Limpeza: Ajude a limpar cozinhas, quartos, banheiros e outros espaços.

Construção e Reparos: Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.

Ajuda em Cultivos e Colheitas: Plante, semeie e ajude em tarefas do campo.

Taxa extra necessária

Valor: US$ 15 Por dia

Descrição: We are a NGO. Our volunteer fee is used to cover your living costs. This is how we ensure that grants and funds go only to our community projects. Included in fee: - Private room with mosquito net - Shared ablution block with hot showers - 3 vegetarian meals per day - 24/7 solar power, and unlimited Wi-Fi - Laundry service, room cleaning, and bedding changes - Safekeeping by our night guard - Airport pickup (Mfuwe airport)


O que você ganha

2 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Café da manhã: Você ganha café da manhã gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Almoço: Você ganha almoço gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Jantar: Você ganha jantar gratuito todos os dias que ficar aqui.

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.

Carona na chegada: Te buscamos na sua chegada a cidade e damos uma carona até aqui.

Internet de Alta Velocidade: Internet de alta velocidade para você trabalhar remotamente


Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário

Recebe voluntários sozinhos (não aceita casal ou duplas)


O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto


Detalhes

This is an NGO working on community development projects near South Luangwa, focused on sustainable farming, youth empowerment, and cultural heritage. To support these projects, we run a small guesthouse and a cosy campsite, and your hands-on collaboration helps create a real impact for local communities. As a volunteer, your role is crucial hands-on support in daily operational tasks, maintenance, and hosting. You will help side-by-side with our great local team, who will provide guidance and support throughout your stay. This is a unique opportunity to live an outdoorsy, off-grid lifestyle in Zambia.


Atividades & Turnos

The volunteer role is hands-on, physically active, and varied. We operate with flexible shifts and aim for a schedule that suits both the team and our guests. Our local team will be alongside you, guiding you through all activities, ensuring you feel supported and gain practical skills.

Your tasks will include:
Farming, building & repairing, painting & decorating, and cleaning: these fall under general maintenance, gardening, helping with small repairs, and contributing to campsite upkeep, which are core activities for volunteers.

Free time activities:
Safari & wildlife: You can easily visit South Luangwa National Park. Short-term volunteers need to cover the park fee. You can also go into the Game Management Area (GMA) or relax along the riverbanks.
Cultural connection: You can join staff on project days or village tours. Our team sometimes invites volunteers to their homes, local soccer games, or church services, offering an opening to daily African life.
Social & leisure: Back at the headquarters, you can relax in our swimming pool or join our social evenings. We host fun nights like movie nights, a braai/pizza night, karaoke, game nights, or campfires.


Regras

Minimum stay: the minimum stay for short-term volunteering is 4 weeks (4–12 weeks).

Commitment: flexibility is needed, with the aim of finding a schedule that suits you, the team, and our guests.

Volunteer contribution fee: the mandatory reimbursement fee for short-term volunteers (under 3 months) is USD 15 per day, which covers your living costs.

Respect and culture: we look for people who are open to new connections and cultural experiences.

Safety: safekeeping is provided by our night guard.

Visa & travel: you are responsible for obtaining the correct visa and covering all travel costs to reach the foundation.