Volunteer Role
As a volunteer on this project, you will take part in a variety of areas such as craft workshops, cookery lessons, HIV and AIDS workshops, teaching English and general community development work. You will also spend time playing with the local kids on the soccer project, developing their skills and organising tournaments, whilst also gaining an invaluable insight into the everyday lives of local Mozambique communities of Africa. During your free time you will also be able to relax and enjoy Mozambique's optional excursions including Open Water PADI certificate.
As a volunteer on the Mozambique Community Development Programme, you can get involved in the following:
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The Village Community Project
- English lessons
- Fun Days: This is simple, low-key and very fun interaction with local children and villagers
- Cultural Days
- HIV/AIDS Workshops
- Cooking Lessons
- Craft Workshops
- Vilanculos Community Project
- Local Soccer Project
What’s Included in the Programme
- Project Fee: this entails financing that goes directly back into the project that you are involved with. This project fee facilitates funding for items such as teaching materials, sports equipment, supplies, etc, as well as the development of the actual programme
- Orientation and introductions to project work upon your arrival
- A cultural day involving an insight into the traditional lifestyles of the local area, including traditional food, dancing, drumming and singing
- All daily transportation to and from the project
- Full board and lodging which includes three meals a day at your volunteer accommodation
- Assistance and full support in your projects by African staff and volunteer co-ordinators
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- All flights
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement (expected to include cover for repatriation)
- All items of a personal nature, such as curios, gifts, clothing (work and other)
- E-mail/Internet and telephone calls
- Soft drinks, wines and spirits
- Visas for Mozambique, as well as departure tax $30 when you leave the airport
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Mozambique
