Blog category: Family volunteering
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Welcome to our new website! If you have journeyed with us through Africa before, come and explore our brand new digital domain… and start planning your next adventure. If you
Volunteering myths busted: myth #3 – volunteering in communities does more harm than good
Community programmes are a great way for volunteers to experience a foreign culture, engage with local communities, and develop empathy for people from diverse backgrounds. However, there are a number
When to visit Victoria Falls and what to do there!
Victoria Falls is Zimbabwe’s must-see destination! In this post, read about what to see and do at different times of year.
Saving the Rhinos – an unforgettable family holiday
Read about the Bentley family’s fantastic family volunteer experience in Zimbabwe, getting up close and personal with endangered rhinos and elephants.
Why you should volunteer with your family in Africa
Different cultures, extraordinary animal encounters, fantastic landscapes and inspirational people – everything you and your family can experience while on a family volunteering holiday.
10 reasons to volunteer with your family in Namibia
A family trip to Africa is not always the most obvious choice, but having lived and travelled extensively in Africa for many years, now that I have a child, I
Why do I have to pay to volunteer
Paying to “volunteer” seems like a strange concept, and asking why is a common question. When researching volunteer opportunities, you’ll find that the vast majority of organised volunteer programmes expect
10 reasons to volunteer in Zimbabwe in 2019 – part 2
Five more reasons to get excited about volunteering or travelling to Zimbabwe! Despite often being in the headlines for the wrong reasons, Zimbabwe has remained on the bucket list of
10 reasons to volunteer in Zimbabwe in 2019 – part 1
Thinking of volunteering or visiting Zimbabwe? An excellent idea! Despite often being in the headlines for the wrong reasons, Zimbabwe has remained on the bucket list of canny travellers throughout
Responsible Volunteering – 7 Ways to Choose an Ethical Volunteer Programme
With so many volunteer programmes offering a multitude of amazing opportunities, how do you pick through the maze, and identify a responsible and ethical project? In the 1970s and 80s,
Community Outreach in Victoria Falls – what will I be doing?
Volunteer at our new community programme in Victoria Falls! We are proud to have partnered with Greenline Africa on a new volunteer programme just outside Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Greenline
Volunteering myths busted: myth #2 – you’re taking jobs from locals
In this post we aim to answer one of the most persistent myths about voluntourism – that volunteers hurt communities economically, and take paying jobs away from locals. With scrutiny
