Volunteering -  Community Projects in Zambia

This placement would suit:

The adventurous volunteer looking to help children learn to read and discover the hidden treasures that books contain ...we will visit a UNHCR refugee settlement in Zambia in July and August.  Using the spoken word, artwork and puppet-making volunteers bring to life the worlds within storybooks.

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit:

those who want to make a long lasting difference to the orphaned children of Malawi. Quest support their projects like no one else and select volunteers carefully so that they get the most out of their experience. Working with kids and building is hard work, you have been warned!

Duration details:

Spend 6 weeks working and living alongside the rural community of Pensulo. Work with orphaned children and then experience an incredible 6 week expedition from Malawi to Durban.

This placement would suit:

an individual who wants to get a real flavour of Africa whilst making a valuable contribution to the local community via an eclectic mix of health, social and educational projects

Cost details:

Includes: 2 day UK Preparation Course, Induction course and basic Nyanga training. We can arrange a flight from London to Livingstone for you (£1000).

Duration details:

Option to extend

This placement would suit:

anyone wanting a unique volunteer project traveling around Zambia on the Quentin Blake designed Book Bus spreading the joy of reading through story-telling and teaching.

Cost details:

A local payment of $300 is payable on arrival. Each additional week is £195

Duration details:

Add on additional weeks for £195. Why not join our Book Bus and Zanzibar adventure which includes this project plus much more.

This placement would suit:

Volunteers seeking medical experience in a rural African setting, with the chance to alleviate some of the negative effects of poverty on the community health system.

This placement would suit:

those who want to make a long lasting difference to the children of Tanzania and become truly involved in the community. Quest support their projects like no one else and select volunteers carefully so that they get the most out of their experience.

Duration details:

Spend 6 weeks on the project building classrooms, working on the school farm, organising sports days and more before heading off on an incredible 6 week expedition.

This placement would suit:

This placement would suit people who want to make a real difference, want first-hand experience of real African culture and who have initiative.

Requirements:

You must have some medical experience or currently be training in the medical sector. You will be required to send a copy of your CV and a letter of motivation explaining why you want to take part in this placement and what you hope to gain from it

Cost details:

Costs vary depending on how long you want to stay for. Prices start from £995 for 2 weeks and include food and accommodation, 24/7 support and backup before you go and throughout your placement, as well as meeting you at the nearest airport. When you're on your placement, if you'd like to extend your time, you can do so at a minimal additional cost.

Duration details:

This placement can be extended for any length of time (many of our volunteers do!), subject to availability and any visa restrictions that may apply.

This placement would suit:

A project for those keen to work hard and make a lasting difference to the wildlife and communities of Swaziland. Quest support their projects like no one else and select volunteers carefully. If you're looking for a truly worthwhile gap year then look no further, Quest don't offer holidays or voluntourism.

Duration details:

After 6 weeks hard work on a challenging conservation and community project, experience the very best Southern Africa has to offer on an incredible 6 week expedition.