What paperwork, visas, and medical care is necessary prior to beginning the volunteer experience?
Prior to arriving in Africa, the prospective volunteer first chooses their destination where they would like to volunteer followed deciding on the particular project they would like to contribute to. Volunteers choose to work in orphanages, rural schools (where they teach English as well as various other subjects), HIV/AIDS campaigns, and/or conservation/wildlife projects . After selecting their project and having any project-related questions answered by our coordinators, volunteers then submit their application to our offices. The completed application is then immediately forwarded to our In-Country Coordinators who then carefully read over the application and select the project which best matches the individual’s interests, education and skills. Additionally, our In-Country Coordinators then finalize details for each volunteer, such as living accommodations, meals and supervisors. Once placement details are completed, they are then sent to our US offices for final approval before be
