Our childcare and teaching volunteers provide stimulating, educational programs for young kids and adults from troubled backgrounds. No matter what, volunteering as a teacher in Africa will contribute to sustainable education initiatives that uplift young children, adolescents and adults.
Why Choosing a Teaching Volunteer Project?
ACTIVITY VARIETY
Help children learn to read, conduct Maths Clubs, and engage learners through fun educational games.
SKILLS SHARING
Share your skills with the local teachers to enhance their knowledge.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
Change a child’s life who is falling behind in their education by providing one-to-one attention that they otherwise would not receive.
VARIED STUDENTS
Promote development and growth in students of all ages, depending on your project.
COMMUNITY INTEGRATION
Experience local life and culture to help on community development projects.
Do You Want to Help Shape the Future of Young Learners?
Venture to Zambia or Zanzibar to soak up African cultures and make a lasting impact on local communities through education. As a volunteer teacher, you might find yourself as a teacher assistant at rural primary schools in Zambia, or teaching English to adults or working with young and curious children in Zanzibar. No matter what, volunteering as a teacher in Africa will contribute to sustainable education initiatives that uplift young children and adults in underdeveloped communities.
Across our bases in South Africa, Zambia and Zanzibar, our teams on the ground are committed to supporting the above Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations.
Teaching Volunteering FAQs
Do I need to be a qualified teacher to join teaching projects?
Our teaching and childcare volunteering projects do not require you to be a qualified teacher, nor does it require you to be a teaching student. You will be supporting established teachers by enriching their classrooms and finding exciting and engaging ways to support early childhood development. Your passion for young minds is all that is required to join our projects.
What kind of support will I receive as a volunteer teacher?
You’ll be welcomed into a supportive and collaborative environment! Our experienced program coordinators and local teachers will provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and training throughout your volunteer teaching placement. They’ll be readily available to answer your questions, address any challenges you may face, and ensure you have a fulfilling and enriching experience.
Do I need to prepare any classes before I join a project?
You can certainly start gathering ideas of fun ways to enhance classroom activities, but it is not a prerequisite to come prepared. Your participation will give you access to a project rooms and weekly, you and fellow volunteers on the project will work on preparing for the following week. It is worthwhile bringing a laptop or tablet to assist you in your weekly class preparations.
Can I bring items to donate when I join these projects?
Absolutely! Once your booking is confirmed, our base team will be in contact with you. You will receive a list of items that we are always looking to gather from volunteers that can be donated to the schools and aftercare programs that we work with.
