Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Cameroon
Overview
Each year, Hope Foundation organizes a number of projects in Cameroon that welcome volunteers from all over the world. We identify rural areas where assistance is greatly needed and, considering their interests, select volunteers to supplement our staff serving those communities. In the past five years, Hope Foundation has welcomed 114 volunteers for several projects, including more and more participants each year.
Details
The wide range of skills, backgrounds, and experiences the volunteers bring to the table make a huge impact on these projects. While the locals are benefiting from the vast range of projects that we work on, the volunteers are gaining valuable insight into the realities of life in Cameroon and promoting an intercultural exchange between themselves and the locals in addition to experiencing first-hand the inner workings of a grassroots international development organization. Both the locals and the foreign volunteers are exposed to different cultures and lifestyles and often times make lifelong friends in the process!
With both our ongoing and summer programs, volunteers are expected to work between seven and eight hours a day during the work week, with weekends kept free. Summer short-term programs typically involve small groups of volunteers working on a project together from one to three months, while ongoing long-term programs more commonly include individuals and can run anywhere from three months to a year. Volunteers are at liberty to indicate which projects they are interested in and for how long they would like to stay. We are happy to accommodate any special requirements in regard to dates and types of programs.
The activities carried out by volunteers are always aligned with each participant’s interests and experiences, as well as their physical and mental capabilities. This type of flexibility provides opportunities for eager and curious volunteers to explore new avenues and gain experiences in a variety of fields. Technical leaders are always present in each project to lead the work process as well as constantly monitor the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of volunteers.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Because Hope Foundation is a small NGO with limited financial resources, we ask that each volunteer covers their own personal costs during their stay in Cameroon. In total, room and board for the option mentioned above is about 100 euros/week. In the past ten years of receiving volunteers, this has proven to be both the easiest and most affordable way for volunteers to join us in Cameroon (we promise)! Of course, if costs are a concern, our volunteer coordinator can support volunteers in their search for alternate accommodation and transportation independent from Hope Foundation.
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