Adventure Scientists: Community Development Volunteer

Adventure Scientists provides individuals the perfect pathway to human development through its volunteering programs which are carefully created with a true purpose and value for both the volunteer and host communities.

Featured Volunteer Programs:

• Teach Computer and Financial Literacy Skills to a local community group • Engage in Community Health Promotion Activities • Mentor and Support Youth at a local Community Youth Center • Volunteer as a medical student or nurse at a community hospital or health center. • Volunteer at a local nursery and daycare center

Featured Volunteering Benefits

• Experience a “whole-person development" opportunity because of the growth you obtain volunteering in a developing country many miles away from home? • Better understand diversity, sustainable development and multiculturalism in an environment very different from home? • Learn a new culture and understand the issues that affect that part of the world • Discover new strengths and abilities, conquer new challenges, and solve new problems • Experience an African safari, explore the wild, and enjoy excursions of your choice during your stay in the country.

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 2 weeks or less
  • 2 weeks - 1 month
  • 1-3 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
65
Age notes
No real limit for age max as long as participant is capable of handling program activities
Student status required
No
Languages
Language notes
n/a
Application process
Participants can apply via AAVs website

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
Price includes
  • Accommodation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transport
  • Language classes
  • Meals
  • Orientation

Organization details

Adventure Africa Volunteer's mission is to become a global leader in adventure travel to Africa by providing opportunities that foster learning, development and cultural exchange. This is made possible through our multifaceted programs that include study abroad, volunteering, internships, and adv...

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