Freepackers offers you a volunteer project in the humanitarian association for children in Africa based in Cape Verde. It is a country where travelers feel safe.
Like all of our humanitarian trip programs . For the 42 children divided into the 3 kindergarten and primary classes, supervision and educational programs are provided by only 7 teachers, which explains the urgent need for volunteers. Cape Verde is unfortunately often affected by numerous droughts, which causes major economic and social problems. The school therefore plays an essential role in the education of children.
School starts at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The main role of the volunteers and interns is to assist the local teachers in their daily tasks with the children. People with experience (BAFA, education studies, etc.) and people fluent in Portuguese will be given additional responsibilities. All participants take lessons on site to learn a few words of Portuguese upon arrival.
The whole school year.
Duration during the week | Budget total mission |
|---|---|
4 weeks | 1860 € |
6 weeks | 2540 € |
8 weeks | 3320 € |
10 weeks | 4150 € |
12 weeks | 4980 € |
A supplement of €200 applies to participants aged under 18. For more information, meet on the youth area.
The project is located a 20-minute drive from Tarrafal. Volunteers in the turtle project are accommodated in a volunteer house with shared bedrooms and bathrooms (not mixed gender).
The volunteer accommodation consists of 4 dormitories with a maximum of 4 beds per room.
The house is located approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the school and the beach.
Another house near the school is reserved for families.
Both houses are equipped with WiFi and hot showers.
Meals
Food is included in the project. You will have the opportunity to enjoy local dishes cooked with a good atmosphere at the volunteer house (local style).
Vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free meals are also available upon request.
Local Life
There are many activities around the island, such as:
– Diving
– Kayaking
– Camping
– Barbecue sites
– Treks and hikes
– Restaurants and bars
– Sports activities like yoga or volleyball
(Additional budget should be allocated for these activities).
It is also important to know that in Cape Verde, the culture and habits are different from European habits. Punctuality, for example, is very relative.
At least five days before your arrival in Cape Verde, you must pre-register on the dedicated government platform www.ease.gov.cv. An airport security tax of 3,400 escudos (€30.83) must be paid. It is advised to keep a proof of payment of this tax to present upon request upon arrival in Cape Verde.
