Education and Community Development Volunteering

Volunteering in education and community development is amazing because it empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and creates lasting positive change, while also offering you the opportunity to gain new perspectives, develop valuable skills, and make meaningful connections.

Livingstone, Zambia, a premier tourist destination in Southern Africa, attracts over 250,000 international visitors each year. They come to experience its vibrant wildlife, stunning landscapes, thrilling adventure activities, and the majestic Victoria Falls—one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Yet, despite the influx of foreign income, Livingstone faces significant social challenges, particularly in its educational system.

A severe lack of resources, such as classrooms and qualified teachers, has led to the implementation of a “hot-seating” system, where children can only attend school part-time, either in the morning or afternoon. Coupled with widespread poverty and the inability of many parents to afford school fees, this has resulted in numerous children being unable to complete their primary education.

As a result, this has triggered a snowball effect, where the lack of education has led to a severe shortage of opportunities, causing poverty to escalate dramatically

Our volunteers play a vital role, providing one-on-one attention to students, assisting teachers with daily tasks, and ensuring no child is left behind. They also offer after-school lessons and adult literacy classes, making a profound impact on the community. Our mission is to ensure that everyone receives the quality education they deserve, and to achieve this, we need as many volunteers as possible. This is your opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while helping children and adults advance their education and improve their quality of life