Project details

Country

Category

Construction

Construction

Starting period

1st Monday of the month

Minimum length of stay

2 weeks

Number of people

1 person

Study fields

Engineering, Technical, Construction , Social work


Country

Category

Construction

Construction

Starting period

1st Monday of the month

Minimum length of stay

2 weeks

Number of people

1 person

Study fields

Engineering, Technical, Construction , Social work

Minor, Internship, Volunteerwork

Construction project, Swaziland

AA community development and wildlife research organization, Swaziland was Founded in 2004. Combining internships/volunteer work in social development and education with adventure tours. Our builder is an experienced Swazi builder and we build according to Swaziland regulations. Our projects are generally small community projects and don’t necessarily include survey or design experience, or equipment. We mix cement by hand and make our own bricks wherever possible.

Project description
The vacancy
The facilities
The costs

Vacancy requirements

  • Fully Self-funded, however we do encourage fundraising or crowdfunding
  • Passionate and capable in your field
  • Excellent teamwork and people skills
  • Proactive and take initiative

Stories

109 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 / 5.

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frequently asked questions

Is it safe in the African country where I want to go?

Each country is different in terms of safety, but in the countries of our projects normally there is political stability and we are always in close contact with our partners about the situation. Crime differs from country to country and we therefore elaborate on this during our safety preparation before departure. We can never give guarantees, but of course we do everything to make your stay as safe as possible together with the local supervisors.

I would like to go to Africa alone (as a woman), is that possible?

Certainly, but one country/partner project is more suitable than the other. We are happy to give you personal advice on this.

How can I prepare safety wise?

Read about the safety in the country you are going to, also in our brochure. Take the safety advice during the last LGA interview very seriously. Always follow the advice of the local supervisors and rather be too careful than too naive!

Can I do a project with vulnerable children?

  • Yes, of course, but you have to work according to certain guidelines to protect the rights of the children.
  • We do NOT work with orphanages as there has been a lot of scandal worldwide and we do not want to take any risk. However, there may be after-school care within schools for orphaned and vulnerable children that you will be working with.
  • Regarding possible attachment problems with children, it’s important that you do not take care of or take over care from local caregivers and that you are clear to the children that you are there temporarily and return home after a certain time. Keep a professional distance.

What is your policy to protect the rights of the child?

  • Screening: we carefully examine whom we are going to work with by checking background, work experience and possibly references.
  • Personal contact: through regular contact before departure by email and in person, we know whom we send.
  • Agreements: in addition to the information brochure, we oblige everyone to sign an internship/volunteer agreement in which we have the agreement that forms the basis of our policy. We also provide a Better Care Network information folder about working with vulnerable children abroad.
  • Code of Conduct: document that includes all ethical guidelines which we let everyone sign in advance.
  • Police Clearance Certificate: volunteers/interns are required to request this from the municipality before departure and to hand it over to LGA for immediate clarification on any involvement with the police/judicial authorities. Our local partner organizations may also require this. No Police Clearance Certificate, no project!
MA. Roel van Hout
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MA. Roel van Hout
General Manager Let’s Go Africa

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