About RIPPLE Africa;
We work within the local community in a rural area of north Malawi. RIPPLE welcomes volunteers all year round to come and work on any number of projects in our 3 main areas; the environment, healthcare and education.
Our projects include a fuel efficient stove project, rehabilitation projects, pre-schools, conservation projects, health clinics, primary and secondary schools, tree planting, a community library and many more.
http://www.rippleafrica.org/volunteer-in-africa
Our ideal volunteer;
Wants to ESCAPE THE CITY...
Enjoys the simple pleasures in life...& can do just that living in a beach chalet on the lakeshore in RIPPLE'S little piece of paradise!
Will have a bit of life experience-must be 21 or older. Has bounds of enthusiasm and is able to work under their own initiative.
Comes from the most diverse range of backgrounds imaginable... Previous volunteers include engineers, financial analysts, solicitors, accountants and a marketing executive.
Knows that while they can't change the world they can contribute somthing incredibly valuable to the communities and projects while volunteering with RIPPLE.
Has a fun outlook on life!
To get a feel for life in laidback Malawi;
http://www.rippleafrica.org/news
Duration
- Start anytime!
- Typical placement length is 3-4 months.
- We accept shorter placements and much longer placements also...come for a year if you like.
Open all year, even Christmas day!