Volunteer Abroad in Malawi: Volunteering Opportunities

  Malawi

Blantyre,  Lilongwe,  Nkhata Bay

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Flexible start & end dates

Description: Volunteering Abroad in Malawi: The Republic of Malawi is a small, impoverished yet incredibly beauty country in southeastern Africa. It is one of the most densely populated African countries, which remains heavily dependent on agriculture. Malawi is surrounded by Mozambique, Zambia, and Tanzania. Lake Malawi, formerly Lake Nyasa, occupies most of the country's eastern border, 365 miles long fringed with beautiful beaches and traditional fishing village.

Malawi is the fifth poorest country in the world, with a government education system sorely lacking in both funds and teachers. HIV/AIDS and malaria are widespread in Malawi and there is poor access to medical treatment throughout the country.

Volunteers work in town schools, orphanages and medical clinics. Rural village placements include orphanage assistance, teaching English, support HIV/Aids awareness prevention, community development and elderly care and woman's empowerment support projects.

Highlights: Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Malawi. Live with the local host families, enjoy weekends lake side, or visiting one of the national parks.

Volunteering in Malawi is a way to totally immerse yourself in Sub Saharan African culture.

This is a great opportunity to make life-long friends, learn a new culture from the inside out and discover that one person really can make a difference. Volunteer overseas with us and see A Broader View of the World.

Qualifications:
* Volunteers should be 17 years and older
* Reliable, self starting individuals eager to be part of the solution
* Healthcare programs: require professional degree or medical/nursing school enrollment

Cost in US$: Starting at $795 for 1 week check our website for more weeks

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: A typical ABV volunteer is someone interested in supporting a local grassroots project, in a safe environment with a strong support system. They are open minded, interested in making a difference, and looking for a unique travel opportunity that gives something back to the local people.

Age Range: 17 years and older

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Malawi Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 1-2

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume

Post Services Include:

• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

A Broader View Volunteers's Mission Statement: A Broader View Volunteers is a registered 501 c (3) tax-exempt charity. We offer international volunteer projects for the globally-minded individual searching for a unique travel experience. We arrange short and long term international volunteer programs in developing countries around the World. Our volunteers are placed around the World in Central America, South America, Asia and Africa in 20 countries, 65 locations and 160 programs. Our motto: Volunteer with us and gain A Broader View of the World!

Year Founded: 2007