Centre Xam-Xamle

We believe our program is a true win-win experience. By volunteering, you will contribute your skills to support our community, while in return you’ll enjoy an authentic cultural immersion. In doing so you will discover the warmth, traditions, and daily life of Senegal. It’s a unique opportunity to make a real impact while living like a local.

In addition, all our volunteering activities will help you meet a large array of Senegalese locals, especially children, which will open hearts and minds to the challenges, joys and aspirations in this part of the world.

We pair volunteers with one of three local families depending on where volunteers chose to volunteer and which is the best match.

Each family are local, offering you opportunities to be Senegalese by providing you with great food, local trips and the true village life. Each family also has energetic children who will always be keeping you busy!

You’ll be treated with respect, kindness, and open arms, just like one of the family. Senegalese people pride themselves on hospitality "Teranga" and will receive great joy from treating you like one of their own.

Before your arrival, you can also connect with Matt in England who speaks both English and French, has spent much time volunteering in Senegal himself and will assit with any prearrival questions, queries and concerns while also offering support once on the ground if required.

Here, you won’t just be a volunteer—you’ll become family. 💛