Working with a HIV/AIDS organization in Gambia

  Gambia

Rural Areas

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months

Description: MondoChallenge is working with a local partner organisation in the Gambia dedicated to People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Allatentu Support Kafoo (ASK) seeks to improve the lives of PLWHA and raise awareness of the conditions through skills development, fundraising and income generating activities.

Volunteers are working alongside its staff to help in many aspects of the organisation. This includes administration systems, project management and proposals and reports writing to international institutions such as UNAIDS and the Global Funds.

In each country we have a local manager. We are very careful over security and health issues, and upon arrival you will be met at the airport by our manager and taken through an induction and to your placement to settle in.

Qualifications:
-Business skills of all kinds
-Sense of humor
-patience
-resilience
-desire to help HIV affected indivuals.
This placement is ideal for career break volunteers.

Cost in US$: $1350 per month+

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: The average age of a Mondo volunteer is 32. Couples and families are welcome. Travel with a family member and the second member gets 50% off the programme cost. Travel with a friend and save 10% of the programme cost. Approximately 50% of our volunteers are non-UK based, with a large number of volunteers from North America, Europe and Australia. Our volunteers have a good level of general education and are enthusiastic, culturally aware, adaptable and highly motivated.

Age Range: 25+

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

MondoChallenge's Mission Statement: MondoChallenge is an ethical organisation which organises overseas volunteer placements for people seeking a career or pre retirement break. We promote sustainable development in local communities with over 100 exciting projects in 21 thrilling locations and 9 amazing countries. Projects range from Business support & Livelihood, Community development, Health & Care Work, Teaching and many more. Projects are offered in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe and South America. So, go ahead..take a break ! Explore a new country and do your bit for the world

Year Founded: 2001