Overview
Want to give back this holiday season? Although Christmas should be a time of family and joy, for many people it is a time of sorrow and despair as they yearn for lost loved ones or struggle with financial burdens. Giving your time by volunteering is one of the best ways to get into the spirit of the holiday, spread festive cheer and kindness, and uplift communities.
How to make the most of volunteering during Christmas and New Year.
Highlights
- Bring some festive cheer to the local community through holiday games, decorations, present swaps, and more
- Enjoy a special Christmas meal with your fellow volunteers and experience a unique African Christmas you will never forget
- Run holiday clubs at various primary schools in the area that give students valuable time to catch up on learning they missed during the term, as well as fun lessons and games with the volunteers
- Give children the opportunity to take part in sports, crafts, and art clubs
- Join our innovative building project, helping the community build sustainable structures for their villages
- Get stuck in with other community development initiatives, including farming, gardening and visiting the elderly
- Live a stone’s throw from the mighty Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!
- Spend your weekends in the ‘Adventure Capital’ of Africa, bungee-jumping, white water rafting or heading out on safari to spot elephants, lions and more!
You will receive three fresh and delicious meals a day cooked by local chefs during the week. For breakfast you can expect cereal and toast, along with a cooked option such as eggs, pancakes or French toast. Lunch could be a wrap, pizza or sandwich paired with a fresh crispy salad. For dinner you might have a pasta dish, curry with rice or an authentic stew. Vegetarian options are available and we can cater to most dietary requirements. At weekends you will have access to the kitchen to make your own food, though most volunteers choose to visit local cafes and restaurants. Café Zambezi makes great traditional Zambian food and is a favourite amongst locals, while Maramba River Lodge is a popular spot for sundowners and Fez Bar is a popular place to hang out with locals and do a little dancing in the evenings!
