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Join us in supporting community development initiatives in rural Malawi and make a meaningful difference in the lives of women, youth, and children.
As a volunteer, you will primarily work at our **Community Resource Centre**, where you will support a variety of community-based programs designed to empower local people and strengthen livelihoods.
18 hours of help per week
Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Amount: US$ 10 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities
Description: The contribution goes towards meals, utilities, laundry and a 2 USD goes towards project activities at TWESA
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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 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!
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The Support Communities in Rural Malawi Volunteer Program offers an immersive experience in grassroots community development. Volunteers work closely with women, youth, and children at our Community Resource Center, contributing to initiatives that promote skills development, empowerment, and improved livelihoods.
Depending on your skills, experience, and interests, you may be involved in:
- Community outreach and social work, including visits to local families and support for vulnerable groups
- Helping our women in tailoring and fashion design Fundraising initiatives to sustain ongoing programs and meet local needs
- Organizing and participating in sporting events that promote youth engagement and well-being
- Administrative and office tasks such as data entry, reporting, and communications
- Workshops and training sessions, either as a participant or facilitator
- Educational support, including tutoring or assisting in local schools or learning centers
- Simply playing and being with the children that come to our community centre every day
- Assisting with our feeding programme for children which happens every weekend
- We encourage volunteers to bring their own ideas and passions to the program. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps create a lasting impact in the community.
Volunteers will engage in a variety of community development activities, including:
Supporting women and young women in skills development such as tailoring, fashion design, and other income-generating activities (IGAs).
Participating in the weekend feeding program for vulnerable children, assisting with meal preparation, distribution, and child engagement.
Helping with organizational tasks like social media management, documenting activities, proposal writing, fundraising, and partner engagement.
Participating in community outreach, including field visits to surrounding villages to support awareness campaigns and local programs.
Shifts:
Most volunteer activities take place at the Community Resource Center during standard working hours (Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00).
The weekend feeding program usually runs on Saturdays or Sundays, requiring volunteers to participate for part of the day.
Outreach activities may occasionally involve half-day or full-day visits to surrounding communities.
Professional Conduct – Volunteers must behave respectfully and professionally with staff, participants, and community members at all times.
Personal Responsibility – Volunteers are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, meals, and personal expenses unless otherwise arranged.
