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Work in Orphanage in Zimbabwe

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PROJECT OVERVIEW
  • Location:Zimbabwe
  • Duration: 1-12 weeks
  • Hours: 30-40 hours per week
  • Accommodation:Host family or hostel
  • Meal:Local food (3 times a day)
  • Date: Second and Fourth Monday of each month
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In Zimbabwe, as in many parts of Africa, there's a concerning increase in the number of orphaned children. This rise is due to various factors such as poverty, the prevalence of diseases like HIV/AIDS, and other social challenges. Unfortunately, the facilities responsible for caring for these children, orphanages, often face significant limitations. They struggle with insufficient funding to provide essentials like food and clothing, as well as a shortage of staff to offer proper attention and care.

You can make a big difference by joining our Zimbabwe orphanage volunteer program to help these children. By giving them love and attention, you'll help improve their lives. Even simple things like playing games with them, helping with homework, or just being there to listen can mean a lot to these children in need. Your kindness and support can help these children feel loved and cared for, which is incredibly important for their well-being. When you join, you will not just help vulnerable children – but also contribute to a bigger effort to create a better future for the country and its people.

Skill/Qualification

Joining the volunteering program at the orphanage in Zimbabwe doesn't require any particular training or previous experience. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of formal qualifications. What we value most are qualities like flexibility and patience, sincere passion for working with children, and a genuine desire to enrich their lives.

Your Activities as a Volunteer

The Orphanage in Zimbabwe offers a safe haven for vulnerable children facing challenges like poverty, illness, and the loss of parents. International volunteers have a special chance to make a real difference in these children's lives by offering their time, skills, and care. Tasks for volunteers encompass a wide range of activities, aimed at providing both practical assistance and emotional support.

Tasks for volunteers include:

  • Cooking nutritious meals for the children
  • Doing laundry to ensure clean clothes and bedding
  • Engaging in play and storytelling sessions to nurture creativity and imagination
  • Cleaning and maintaining the facilities for a safe and hygienic environment
  • Tending to the yard through gardening and landscaping activities
  • Participating in tasks like planting, plowing, weeding, and watering, especially on Saturdays

Accommodations and Meals:

RCDP ensures that volunteers in Zimbabwe are well taken care of throughout their program. We provide safe, clean, and comfortable accommodation along with nutritious local meals. Dedicated local staff are available to offer support and guidance during the volunteering experience.

Volunteers stay at the RCDP volunteer house in Victoria Falls, located about 4 kilometers from the city center. The house offers single beds in bedrooms accommodating two to four individuals, with bunk beds added when needed. Amenities include a lounge area with television, free 24-hour internet access, and support services like cooking, cleaning, and gardening. Laundry services are available weekly for a fee. Meals provided consist of breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays, showcasing delicious Zimbabwean cuisine. Special dietary needs are accommodated upon request to ensure volunteers' satisfaction and comfort.