WacFund: Sierra Leone exchange and volunteering opportunities
These children are orphaned from such things as HIV/AIDS, outbreaks of disease, (Ebola) armed conflict. With no one to care for them, many of these children suffer from hunger and malnutrition. Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world, with a long history of civil war, political turmoil, and economic strife.
Added to this dangerous mix has been the spread of HIV/AIDS, as well as various other contagious deadly diseases such as the Ebola virus. The government currently lacks the resources to care for its population…
[Read Ishmail interview: being a Host in Sierra Leone Ishmail is a co-founder of WacFund]
COVID-19 Updated 10/07/2020
The airports in Sierra Leone are re-opening soon precisely the 22nd of July 2020! My small organization is looking forward to hosting voluntourists! Read my announcement carefully. – Ishmael
What types of activities?
- Fundraising,
- Education,
- Cultural exchange.
What will I experience?
Volunteers are welcome to the beautiful land of Sierra Leone in the cost of West Africa.
Sierra Leone borders with the Republic of Guinea in the north and northeast. Liberia is to the east and southeast and the Atlantic Ocean on the west and south. It has 402 km of coastline. Sierra Leone has everything adventurous travellers could want, empty beaches, a rainforest jungle with monkeys swinging through the trees a fascinating heritage and welcoming people. But its troubled history of civil war and Ebola outbreak means that few visitors actually make it here. Sierra Leone is working hard to get back on track. The effort is going well, too gone are the days of rebellion and government division.
Sierra Leone is fully reconciled and recovered and the country is moving on and it’s time to return, before everyone else does. Volunteer in Sierra Leone with West Africa Child Fund, as a volunteer in Sierra Leone you can help improve the quality of life by participating in fundraising children’s projects, teaching and community development projects.
No matter what your background or experience is, in even just a short amount of time, you will see how much your involvement helps local children. Volunteer work opportunities in Sierra Leone focus on rebuilding works, schools, hospitals and orphanages.
How many volunteers do you usually need?
1/ 10
When do you usually need volunteers? For how long?
One month
How many hours are the volunteers expected to help?
4/6
How many days of help per week?
Five days
Are accommodation and food included?
Yes
What type of accommodation can you provide?
- Private home (Ishmael’s rented home) The accommodation is free for the volunteers.
What are the volunteers’ benefits?
Culture
Fees transparency
There is no daily or monthly fee to be paid. If it’s in your possibility, we recommend you to make a daily donation toward our organization.
The accommodation is free. However, you will have to pay for your own food. We currently don’t have enough resources to cover for the food.
Visa – can you provide Visa support/info?
Unfortunately, no. I might help you find information and other assistance. You can get a VISA once you arrive here in Sierra Leone, but it costs some money.
Which language will be spoken?
English
How to get there? (Costs and Transportation)
Around 20$ from the main airport to here
Is there internet access?
Yes
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