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[kellyb]

Just a quick question.

I am a teacher from England and would like to use my summer hols to volunteer in Africa/ I am prepared to do any kind of work, but i am struggling to find volunteer work that doesn't require a large fee.

Any info would be great

thanks
kelly

[bjorn]

If the 'large' in 'large fee' is the problem, I think these guys offer a reasonable deal; http://www.edukaid.com/. I havent checked it fully, and it's been awhile since I even did that, but I recall their fee was around 325 pounds? which is the cheapest I have found. Most volunteer teaching programs come with fees I'm afraid, unless you'd commit for a year or 2.

[moonshine]

on volunteer fees -

a lot of time people want to volunteer for a short period of time - which means they need to be trained and what they give back labor-wise may not add up to the investment in their training

yet food, shelter, water, energy, medicine, etc all have to be accounted for; ngo's work on strict budgets

yes, the fees are sometimes high, even seem like you are paying for your own salary?

if you really want to go to Africa, pick a country or area and save up and travel there - it will be worth it - I spent 6 wks touring s.a. and it was great - and I was surprised at the number of single women doing the same thing - maybe you are also?

anyway, the point is - maybe you just want to go but can't justify the expense - while you are there you'll be able to see if you really want to stay or not - and you can make contacts that can help you if you want to stay

if you are in any kind of univ program you might be able to do a study-abroad program also -

good luck!

[Akwaaba]

Check out this offer. Maybe this is what you are looking for.

http://www.volunteerforum.se/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2454

[Akwaaba]

Or try this link:
www.richardsfoundation.wetpaint.com