Zambia Building and Wildlife Experience
Location: Botswana: Gaborone; Zambia: Livingstone
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: 7th May; 4th Jun; 2nd Jul; 6th Aug; 3rd Sep; 8th Oct; 5th Nov; 3rd Dec.
Real Gap Experience
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Description
The help of volunteers is desperately needed and greatly appreciated on this community program. Volunteers can get involved in different aspects on the project and really make a difference to these locals' lives. Become part of the community and meet some amazing people whilst helping to provide children and adults with accommodation and a better education. Teach, get involved in projects including adult education, HIV awareness and working in preschool and elderly care centers. You will also have a four day Safari into Botswana including a game drive in Chobe National Park.
Highlights
Everyone is welcome on the program to help in anyway they can. There are no specific requirements and everyone can lend a hand. However, if you are a medical professional (such as a social worker, doctor or nurse) you may be able to work in the 63 bed hospital along with the local medical staff as well as participate in the out reach programs that go to the remote villages for health care.
Also, any teachers are welcome to assist in the basic school and get as involved as you wish with the teaching there.
Travel Types
- Volunteering
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
from USD 2,549.00
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program
* All airport transfers from Livingstone International Airport upon arrival
* Arrival orientation
* All project related transport
* All accommodation during your placement
* Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner throughout the program (Breakfast & Lunch not included on last 3 days)
* Assistance in your projects by your designated volunteer coordinators
* 24 hour support form your local coordinator
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Adult Education
- AIDS
- Building Maintenance
- Building/construction Projects
- Childcare/children
- Community Centers
- Community Development
- Community Health
- Community Organizing
- Eco-tourism
- Education
- Tourism
- Youth
- Youth Development
- Volunteering
This Program is open to
American, European, Canadian, Australian, South African, Kiwi, Worldwide, Asian Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
- Guest House
Participants Travel
Independently or in Groups
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
