VOLUNTEERING

1) Volunteering at Mthunzi:

Teaching vulnerable children in Zambia
Volunteering at Mthunzi Centre in Lusaka, Zambia is a beautiful experience. You have a lot of freedom to contribute in the way you can. Ranging from daily teaching sessions with the boys, to sports, creative classes and counseling for their biggest questions in life.
It is a very small local organization with the dozen staff members, you are working closely with them to also help them improve the Centre.
You are good in writing newsletters or social media work? Here you go, you can help. Or you want to share a yoga class with everyone, you are very much welcome. Bring in yourself and contribute in any way possible.
You will have a nice accommodation. The accommodation of volunteers is close but separate from Mthunzi Centre. If you have a driving license you may also use the bus to explore the surroundings on your own, if the bus is available.
You can really make a difference and a lasting impression on the children and the organization.

2) A typical day as a volunteer at Mthunzi Centre

  • 08:00 You have breakfast with the boys
  • 09:00-11:00 Teaching primary school children in English
  • 12:00-13:00 Enjoy lunch with the boys
  • 14:00-15:30 Teaching primary school children in English
  • 15:30-18:30 Recreational time with the boys, time to play, draw, run and be with them in their free time
  • 18:30-19:00 Supper with the boys
  • 20:00-21:00 Study time with the boys, you are supporting them with reading or their homework

In addition to that there are other outreach programs of Mthunzi Centre that you can support 1-2x per week. E.g. Mthunzi Mufana a daycare Centre for 80 street children, where you can teach as well.

3) Start dates for volunteer program:

  • Volunteers can start at any day / time during the year. But December is not possible as the children are encouraged to go back to their families so volunteers are not needed.
  • Minimum stay 3 weeks

4) Volunteering program highlights:

  • Make a difference in the life of 50 children and youths on their way to adulthood.
    Get the chance to really have an impact on the Mthnuzi Centre, working with the management and social workers here.
  • Make memories with children from 7 to 18 years old teaching, playing, reading, doing creative stuff together.
    Experience living in the Zambian countryside with all the implications this might have when it comes to Power shortage etc..
  • Experience the situation of street children and orphans in a country like Lusaka.


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