Malawi Sports and Community
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Free 2009/2010 brochure

Malawi Sports and Community

Trip code: MASP

Malawi is one of the poorest countries in the world, with over half of the population living below the poverty line and an average daily income of less than 30 pence.

Based in Monkey Bay, on the southern shore of Lake Malawi, you will play a vital role in teaching children how to play different games and community sports including football and netball, as well as the opportunity to get involved with community projects. Your work will help the development of health and well being to the young children of Malawi.


Overview
from £1099
Location:

Monkey Bay on the shores of Lake Malawi.

Duration & Price:
from £1099. Full price list
Deposit:

£195 (balance due 12 wks before departure)

Accommodation:

Shared volunteer house on the outskirts of Monkey Bay.

Meals:

Three meals are provided each day.

Dates:

2010: Every other Monday from January 4th.

Malawi Sports and Teaching

Volunteer Role

You can provide assistance in a number of different project areas, based in the Monkey Bay area of Lake Malawi:

  • Organise after-school sporting events such as clubs, tournaments and matches
  • Work with local sports teams to assist coaches and gain good coaching experience
  • Provide support in the community - teach academic subjects in the mornings such as English, maths or vocational skills or get involved with a local orphanage, building projects or in the tree nursery

What’s Included in the Programme

  • Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as building materials, equipment, supplies, foodstuffs, etc.
  • Airport transfers to and from Lilongwe International Airport
  • Orientation on arrival
  • All accommodation during your stay at shared volunteer house
  • Full support and assistance from your coordinator throughout your time in Malawi
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day.
  • 24-hour support number and contact for emergencies.

What’s Not Included in the Programme

  • All flights
  • Comprehensive travel insurance
  • Private Airport Transfers if arriving outside of the specified dates, at the cost of US$175 in cash, per person, per transfer
  • Any extra nights of accommodation at the volunteer house: this costs US$25 per night
  • All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
  • E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
  • Public transport to and from the community hospital when necessary
  • Soft drinks, beer, wines and spirits
  • Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Malawi

Prices and Durations

Malawi Sports and Community - 4 weeks £1,099
Malawi Sports and Community - 8 weeks £1,899
Malawi Sports and Community - 12 weeks £2,699

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