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Childcare in a children's home

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4 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Action packed days and outings with the kids !
  • Gain fluency in French in Cameroon !
  • Put your talents and passion at good use with these lovely and energetic kids !

Highlights

  • Action packed days and outings with the kids !
  • Gain fluency in French in Cameroon !
  • Put your talents and passion at good use with these lovely and energetic kids !
  • Visit the exotic beaches in Kribi on your days off !
  • An exciting multicultural experience !
    • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    In Cameroon, child protection is a major issue. This program helps protect and give opportunities to vulnerable children in orphanages.

    LifeTime Projects supports Cameroonian children's homes situated in the capital of Yaoundé. The homes care for children from early childhood to adulthood and do their best to get the children back into their families whenever possible. Unfortunately this is not always possible as many of the ...

    About the program

    LifeTime Projects supports Cameroonian children's homes situated in the capital of Yaoundé. The homes care for children from early childhood to adulthood and do their best to get the children back into their families whenever possible. Unfortunately this is not always possible as many of the children come from the streets. The aim of this program is to guide these children through a healthy and happy childhood. We lead projects all throughout the year to give the childrenextracurricular and character building activities like sports, art, drama, music and dance.  These activities are carried out in collaboration with local youth workers and you can help them with their workshops when they are around. You can also offer to share your talents and passions with the children by leading your own exciting activities with them. Our aim is to support the local team in offering a better, brighter future to the kids.

    Typical day

    Volunteers arrive at the orphanage at 10 am and help prepare and carry out activities for the kids while they are still at school

    At 2pm all the kids come back from school and volunteers help serve lunch

     3pm volunteers help with homework and cleaning up the home. 

    4h30 pm volunteers carry out free ...

    Typical day

    Volunteers arrive at the orphanage at 10 am and help prepare and carry out activities for the kids while they are still at school

    At 2pm all the kids come back from school and volunteers help serve lunch

     3pm volunteers help with homework and cleaning up the home. 

    4h30 pm volunteers carry out free activities with the kids. 

    6pm time to go home for an evening with your host family !


    Free-time activities

    We do not organise activities for you but there is a local gorilla reserve which is really worth a visit, plus the local market, the beaches at weekends and some local monuments

    Free-time activities

    We do not organise activities for you but there is a local gorilla reserve which is really worth a visit, plus the local market, the beaches at weekends and some local monuments

    Requirements

    Requirements

    Minimum Age: 18 years

    In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

    Language Skills

    You need to speak English (basic level) or French (basic level)

    Criminal Background Check

    required

    Required Documents

    A psychological test with our psychologist

    Nationality Restrictions

    No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

    Other Skills

    Good sense of team work, cultural awareness and intercultural communication skills

    Time Commitment

    Your helping hand will be required on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00 - 18:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    • Your LifeTime Projects membership;
    • A personalized and quality project;
    • Personalized preparations for the departure;
    • Organization and supervision of your project 24/7;
    • A guided tour of the village;
    • Transfer from the airport of Cartagena to your accommodation;
    • Housing;
    • Food (three meals a day);
    • Medical and liability insurance.
    • A psychological evaluation with our psychologist
    • A donation to the project 

      • Psychological Evaluation:

      A mandatory psychological evaluation is conducted by phone before the project starts to assess the suitability of volunteers, especially those working with children or women. This evaluation lasts about 40 minutes and can be done either by our designated psychologist or by a local psychologist in the volunteer’s country. The cost of this service is 43 euros and it takes place after the deposit payment and before the purchase of flight tickets.


    Airport Pickup at Nsimalen Airport

    We can pick you up from the airport at anytime, any day of the year except for Christmas a new year

    Accommodation

    You will be welcomed into the home of. local family so as to discover Cameroonian culture in total immersion ! 

    Our host families are all well known to us and are selected on strict hygiene and comfort criterion. 

    Food & Beverages

    Your host family will provide drinking water and three meals a day

    Internet Access

    Limited access at the project site
    You don't have to pay anything yet

    What's NOT included?

    What's NOT included?

    Flight Tickets

    The nearest airport is Nsimalen Airport (NSI) in Yaounde. We assist you to find cheap flights to Cameroon. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

    Travel Insurance

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Cameroon provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    Vaccines

    If you are intending to volunteer in Cameroon you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Cameroon. VACCINE CHECKER

    Details on arrival

    You can arrive at any day or time except Christmas and New Years eve please ! Our local team will pick you up from the airport and take you to your host family. The next day they will take you for a tour of Yaoundé to change money, buy a local SIM card and to show you how to use local transport.

    Availability
    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

    Program Fees

    $380 per week 4 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

    Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

    NO CREDIT CARD FEES

    Duration

    4 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

    Reserve your spot with just a few clicks and a small, secure deposit. You can pay by credit card, PayPal, or other convenient methods.

    Final Payment

    You’ll agree on the final payment method with your local organization during the application process. This final payment is only due closer to the start of your trip.

    You don't have to pay anything yet

    4.86
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    10 reviews

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    2023
    I spent 3,5 weeks in Rincon del mar with LifeTimeProjects. I got to experience so many different things and i am so grateful for that time. ..
    Paula Zivić

    Eco citizenship

    Location

    Africa > Middle Africa > Cameroon > Yaoundé

    Meet your project coordinator

    Laetitia
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    Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
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