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Livingstone, Zambia

Africa Impact

Upon arrival in Livingstone all volunteers are involved in comprehensive orientation program, which is included in your fee. This is facilitated by your project volunteer coordinator and entails an introduction to our projects. Not only will you see where you will be working, you will also see where your fellow volunteers will be spending their days.

Throughout your stay at your placement you will have the support and guidance of experienced field-workers and coordinators. They are part of our greater African Impact support team, and will provide you with competent 24-hour field support and assistance.

Project Typical Day: 730am: It is rise and shine, and time for breakfast. The volunteers also spend some time preparing for the projects, ensuring they have everything they need for the day ahead. 800am: Off to work. The volunteer arrives at their assigned school and class. After saying hello to all the children, it's time to get down to some work. The children usually have half hour lessons, social studies, math, science, English, and why not join in on their local language lesson and learn some Nyanja yourself?! 1130am: You will be picked up from your project and be taken back to the house for lunch 1200n: Lunch 100pm: Planning Session - You are given this time to prepare for your afternoon or other projects , this may mean designing and making posters, researching lessons, writing quiz's or tests or simply gathering supplies. 130pm: Depart for your community project. This may be farming, building, or painting. It may mean an art club or a reading club, or assisting at Maramba Old People's Home. You may also be involved in planning and delivering one of our workshops to the kids of the community schools covering topics such as basic first aid, drugs and alcohol, HIV and AIDS or life skills. 500pm: You will arrive back to the house for supper after your projects. Your evening is free, so why not treat yourself to a meal out, or simply sit enjoy a beer in front of the TV while planning for the next day.

Project Accommodation: Livingstone volunteers reside at a comfortable and secure complex, a 5 minute walk away from Livingstone town center. This accommodation features a dining area, bar, swimming pool, large garden, and even a climbing wall! The house sleeps up to 68 people and accommodates volunteers from our medical, teaching and sports projects. The accommodation is multi-sex, but males and females will be sleeping in separate rooms. The house has 24 hour security. It also has a safe where you can store your valuables. Your meals are cooked at the accommodation and you will have the support of our project managers at the site. Each bedroom sleeps 6 people, with three bunk beds in each room, some of the larger rooms can have up to 8 people in the room. Each bedroom has a lockable cupboard for your valuables. Bed linen is provided (please bring a towel) and the maid service will attend to cleaning the rooms and making the beds daily. The maids will wash your laundry. The house is positioned within close walking distance to town where you will find a wide range of amenities.

Includes: Bed & Breakfast