Volunteer Role
Our Senegal volunteer projects are based on the idea of providing voluntary service to disadvantaged people and communities. It is also about exchanging knowledge and cultures, both for the locals and for the volunteers.
There are a variety of projects available for a volunteer in Senegal. These volunteer projects work with disadvantaged communities and provide an insight into different cultures and the challenges faced in developing countries. Your experience will be even more authentic, as you will stay with a Senegalese family who will provide you with a warm welcome.
The type of volunteer projects that you may join include:
- Teaching English in Senegal schools and villages
- Helping care for orphaned babies and vulnerable children
- Vocational teaching such as crafts, dressmaking, batik dyeing etc.
- Care for disabled children
- HIV/AIDS awareness and education
- Helping with physiotherapy, or psychotherapy
- Monitoring and care of animals in a zoo
- Agricultural and irrigation projects
- Journalism
What’s Included in the Programme
- Arrival airport transfer
- Arrival orientation in Dakar – inclusive of your meet and greet at the airport, airport to accommodation transfer, accommodation during your orientation in Senegal, breakfast each day and one meal upon arrival
- All accommodation during your stay with your local host family
- Full support and assistance from your co-ordinator throughout your time on your placement
- Breakfast and dinner each day: Please note: Lunch depends on your project!
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- Personal travel insurance for the duration of your placement, which should include cover for repatriation
- All Lunch and dinner during your orientation
- Some lunches during your project
- Airport transfer upon your departure from Senegal
- All international flights
- 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
- Any excursions over and above your planned itinerary in Senegal
- Additional pick up fee of around £25/34€ if you arrive in Senegal after midnight
Prices & Durations
Senegal Community Volunteers - 4 weeks £1,099
Senegal Community Volunteers - 8 weeks £1,349
Senegal Community Volunteers - 12 weeks £1,599
