Mozambique Community Development

The Mozambique Community Development programme offers a combination of activities, providing you with the opportunity to take part in vital community support within rural African villages and a sports development scheme with the local children.

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:

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

Project Location

The coastal town of Vilanculos, Mozambique, a short boat ride from the World Heritage Site Bazaruto Archipelago.

Accommodation and Meals

Accommodation is rustic yet very comfortable thatched bungalows, located just 100m from the beach. Volunteers stay in triple rooms sharing with up to two other volunteers. Full access to a kitchen, lounge / dining area and a swimming pool decking area.

You'll be provided with three meals a day, occassionally at weekends you'll need to cook your own meals with ingredients that will be provided.

Programme Overview

Price: 2 weeks £999, 4 weeks £1299, 8 weeks £1999

How to book & pay:
£195 deposit to secure place, balance due 12 weeks before departure

What is included?
Project Fee
Orientation
All daily transportation
Full board accommodation
3 meals a day
Full support in your projects

What is not included?
Travel insurance
Email/Internet and telephone calls
Soft drinks, wines and spirits
All visas
Excursions not on itinerary

Programme Summary:
A fantastic combination of volunteer activities, providing you with the opportunity to take part in vital community support within rural African villages and a sports development scheme with the local children.
Other gap year projects in Mozambique

Programme start dates: Starts the first Monday of every month.

Mozambique Travel Advice:
Visit our Mozambique Travel Advice page for useful travel information.

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