Social Project Livingstone, Zambia

4.5
6 reviews6

Be a volunteer in an orphanage in Zambia and make a huge difference!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals
5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Child Care
Help look after, educate and instruct children.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
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.
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The Experience

Hey! We're looking for volunteers to help us with different tasks, like building, cooking/shopping, help with house chores, charity tasks, language practice, help with computers/internet, teaching... We're an orphanage in Zambia and we're looking for people to make a huge impact on our community :)

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 60 years old
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Availability

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Stay at least
2 weeks

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Social Project

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

5 Meeting locals

4 Immersing in the local culture

4 Get in touch with nature

3 Developing environmental awareness

3 Learning about sustainability

3 Creating true social impact

Jamaica

1

The best part of everyday was working with Captain in the garden ❤️. He was very welcoming and ready to share his knowledge with me. Caroline (the wife of Astone-the director) was the main person I interacted with daily when she provided the meals. There was limited communication and contact with Astone during my stay. There also seems to be 2 or 3 orphans at the project. So the project was just gardening for 1 hour each day while I was there. Overall, except for a few things and people, this was disappointing.

7 months ago

Ireland

5

I had a fantastic time in the project with Astone, Caroline and the whole village and would recommend this project to anyone visiting Livingstone. I know I learned more in my time than I imparted from the kids to Captain on the farm. I loved the mornings on the farm helping out and time with the kids, playing football or games each day. You are given license to support in whatever way you choose. I compliment Astone and the team on the work in the village and community. The accommodation is excellent and my compliments to Caroline on the great food and plenty of it so a truly unique experience

9 months ago

United States

5

I had an amazing time in the project. Astone and Caroline are really amazing people and excellent hosts. The local people are all very friendly, warm, and welcoming as if you're part of their family. It's an incredible opportunity to be immersed in authentic Zambian culture and make a valuable difference in the lives of the kids there. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an authentic, memorable, and impactful volunteering experience in Africa/Zambia. I really wish I could've stayed longer.

9 months ago

Brazil

5

I spent two weeks in the project in August/22. Astone from the beginning was super friendly, flexible and polite and the question of picking me up from Livingstone increased my sense of security. The project has a lot of interaction with the community - especially with the kids who have made it a much better experience. The period we were on was on vacation, many of the children were visiting family members so I was able to share my work time to help in the Garden. Another strong point was that Astone organized a dinner with the presentation of traditional dances - amazing

9 months ago

Brazil

5

One of the best experiences I've ever had. The kids from the project and the village are just amazing, we played a lot, I prepared some football training for them, which they loved Astone and his wife Caroline are amazing people, they really care about the kids and the community and da serious social work, trying to create a sustainable community for them, the kids and the football project. I had a really good experience about how life is in the project village, local food, culture and their passion. Loved everything and it was hard to say goodbye to the kids, hope I come back any day soo

about 1 year ago

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