Community Activity Leader In Yayeme!
The experience
We're looking for someone who will help us plan activities for children aged between 5 and 12 to keep them busy and learning during the long holidays in Senegal. We are looking for people eager to teach English and/or French, facilitate games and generally create a fun atmosphere for the local community. We are looking for people who like working with children, are creative and culturally sensitive.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Teaching Sports:
Teaching or assisting the host, guests, or local communities in practicing sports or physical activities.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 12
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
An additional fee of €12 per day is requested, covering three daily meals and costs related to the school and the host family (gas, electricity, supplies, etc.). In return, you will enjoy authentic local experiences, some free visits, and others at local rates. An airport transfer is available for €60 per trip.
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Parties:
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Throughout your trip, you ill be staying with a wonderful host family who will do everything they canto provide you with the hospitality of teranga anda truely authentic Senegalese experience. In exchange, volunteers will help with our community based approach to social development and be truly immersed in the daily life of rural Senegal.
Activities & Shift
📅 Schedule: Monday to Friday, around 5 hours per day.
Morning (3h): Classes with younger children—teaching French, drawing, or other creative activities.
Afternoon (2h): English lessons with older children and teenagers.
Evenings: Time to relax or join us for local activities like football matches, shopping at the market, or learning how to cook Senegalese dishes with our family’s mama 👩🏽🍳.
Weekends: Free time to rest or join us for excursions—the village is close to the beautiful Saloum Delta, perfect for exploring nature and local culture. 🌴🐚