Description:
We offer short and longer term placements in Buea, south west province of Cameroon. Projects are based in Buea and the surrounding rural communities near Mt. Cameroon. We offer programs working with HIV/Aids awareness, teaching English, orphanage child care assistance, woman's support, construction/building projects and medical placements in small clinics. Volunteers are expected to work 40 hours per week and are provided accommodations and meals, round trip airport transfers, project placement and supervision and in-country orientation on arrival.
Our programs are available year round, we have a flexible schedule, with no set start dates. Come volunteer with us and see A Broader View of the World.
Highlights:
Cameroon is a politically safe and stable country - a land of diverse landscapes with a multitude of natural parks, golden beaches, deserts, volcanoes, waterfalls and rich cultural history. Cameroon's striking natural wonders, friendly English speaking people and undilated tourist infrastructe makes it an ideal volunteer location.
Our programs allow you to take part in meaningful community service work, while discovering the people, sights, smells and tastes of Central African culture. Volunteering in Cameroon is a way to totally immerse yourself in African culture. We give you the opportunity to really discover Cameroon by living with and working side by side the local people.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
* Volunteers must be 17 yrs old. There is no age-limit.
* Volunteers should possess a positive attitude, flexibility and patience.
* Volunteers need to have a sense of adventure and humor
Language:
English
Cost in US$: starting at 790 for 1 or 2 weeks, please contact us for the costs for more weeks
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
In-country orientation/Training,
In-country staff support,
Pre-departure orientation/Training,
Registration fees,
Travel while in host country
and Written materials pre-departure
Pre-trip orientation guide, guidance and support with travel planning. Accommodation with local host family or shared volunteer residence. 3 meals a day. Airport transfers on arrival and departure at Douala International airport. On-site project coordinator & 24/7 support. ABV letter of completion and certificate.
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
AIDS,
athletics,
building schools,
childcare/children,
community development,
English teaching,
grassroots organization,
health care,
teaching
and youth development
Typical Volunteer: Volunteers accepted from all nationalities, backgrounds, professions and skills. We prefer volunteer 18 yrs and older. Volunteers are those searching for a different sort of vacation, on a career break, a retiree, or a gap year student. We expect volunteers to travel with an open mind, a caring nature and a sense of humor!
Age Range: 17yrs and older
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and Worldwide
Participants.
This Program is also open to
Families, Couples and Individuals.
Participants Travel to Cameroon
Independently
Typically Participants Work
Independently
Application Process Involves:
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
- Phone Interview
- Resume
Typically The Application Process Time Is 24-48 hours
Post Services Include:
- Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
A Broader View Volunteers Corp's Mission Statement: Decided to create an affordable, safe and worthy program so that anyone who wished to travel and volunteer - could easily afford to do so.
Year Founded: 2007