Special Need Placement
VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
Orientation is taken by our team at our offices. Orientation begins on the morning of
your chosen start date and covers everything you need to know for your volunteer
program .– Introduction to our Customs, Language Training Details, Rules and
Expectations, Safety, Travel Opportunities in Africa, Introduction to your project and
placement. The orientation will also give you a chance to meet other volunteers and
swap contact details for weekend travel and socializing.
VOLUNTEER WEEK
First Day: On your first day of volunteering, you will be escorted to your placement by a
local coordinator and introduced to our placement staff you will be working with.
Weekdays: A typical volunteer day would be as follows:
7.00 AM Breakfast at the volunteer house.
9.00 AM you will leave home and travel to your placements. Work and hours dependent
on you.
1.00 PM - 2.00 PM Lunch break. You will take a packed lunch to your placements,
prepared in the morning.
12.00 PM - 2.00 PM Work at the placement usually ends. You are free to travel back to
the volunteer house, go sight seeing, or do some shopping.
7.00 PM Dinner at the volunteer house.
VOLUNTEER WEEKENDS
On the weekends, you have spare time to relax or take the opportunity to explore other
areas. Long weekends can be taken if you wish to go on safari, or travel to places
further afield.