Gambia

In the Gambia, we offer volunteering opportunities in local schools or kindergartens for children from unprivileged families, aged from three to six years and from seven to 12 years old. through humanitarian organization Charity Pearl which has volunteering experiences in The Gambia since 2012. Coordinator of volunteers is present in the schools all year around, observing needs and difficulties, contributing in development, following the Gambian school system and exchanging the knowledge. You can choose between daily visits or you can devote more of your time for volunteering with us. We do not want international volunteers to take on jobs meant for local teachers, we only wish to relieve them of some of the gruelling hours that they spend in a full classroom, to exchange knowledge and discuss long-term solutions for the future. In addition, we want to get the people acquainted with the actual situation in The Gambia, so that they could help in their own way even after they return home. The number of applications for volunteers is limited, as a large number of volunteer does not mean an easier way of solving the problems. We strive towards doing the best possible job that we can, to make a change and to get visible results. You can volunteer in The Gambia all year around. The only time limited dates are around summer if you choose to volunteer in the school. Schools are closed from mid July until October. For 2 years now, there are summer camps organized by Charity Pearl so, if you spending time in The Gambia through summer, you can join the summer school dedicated for poor children.