English Teacher in a Local School

No previous teaching experience is required. All you need is to be creative and proactive. We will help you settle into a role that will be beneficial to the children you work with, while gaining valuable skills yourself. 

What we expect from our volunteers? Who are we looking for?

Anyone who is interested in sustainable development aid and African culture is most welcome :) You should be open-minded to a new culture, able to adapt to society, have fun in dealing with people, and understand when things go slower or differently than in your home country. ,We expect our volunteers to be open-minded towards and confront equals to a foreign country whose culture and habits are all Mozambicans. Mozambique is a developing country in many areas, which makes it necessary to understand some of the circumstances, such as power outages, long waiting times, etc. Parts of the country are very poor, which sometimes asks you for money or work, or you want to sell something to you. You should treat people with respect and cordiality, be helpful, but also be able to show limits. 

Despite the many social ills - Mozambique is, in our opinion - one of the most peaceful and warmhearted countries in Africa. In addition, it should be understood that you treat the house as your own and the people you live and work with treat as you would like to be treated - with respect, dignity and decency. We have nothing against boisterous parties and barbecues, but it is very important that everyone knows his own limit and can take care of himself.

Your accommodation?

No special equipment is required. The house is located 200 meters from the beach, not far from the central market, the Baobab Backpackers and the diving center. The schools are about 15km outside the village in the rural areas. A small bus or a tuk-tuk brings you daily from the house to the project site in the morning and in the afternoon. The house is modernly furnished (shower, toilet, AC, fully equipped kitchen) and is located in a protected and safe environment in the midst of local families. Your home for your stay will be a beautiful newly built house with a huge garden leading directly down onto the beach. 

The house is in downtown Vilanculos and has a ground floor consisting of 4 rooms with air conditioning, windows, closets and ample space. Each room is equipped for 2-6 people. The bathrooms are new and very modern. The second floor is still under construction, but is intended to reflect the ground floor. The garden covers about 2 hectares and has hammocks, a barbecue area and plenty of space to let your mind wander under the coconut palms, rest or dance around to African drums. Our office with contact persons – if you need help – is also located there. We have WIFI, our own kitchen, and security staff. Just a 2-minute walk through our garden and you will reach the sea!

We offer you a selection of breakfast and dinner – from bread, cheese, fruits, sausage, jams and cereals in the morning to fish, meat, salads and local dishes in the evening. For lunch you can take a sandwich with you, as you will spend the day at one of the project sites. If you want to cook and buy something for yourself, you can reach the market of Vilanculos in about 10 minutes on foot – it is very cheap! If you are allergic to anything, please let us know about the application form.

What our volunteers can expect from us?

We will give you all the necessary information before starting the "Mozambique Adventure" and will help you with advice and assistance to plan your stay as well as possible and to give you the feeling of security even before you leave. After accepting your application we send you different Skype-Dates, during which we talk in detail (about 1 hour) about your adventure and we will answer all your questions. We assure you transparency and honesty about our financial flows. Once you are there, you will see that the help and money will arrive where needed and that you will become true development workers at the end of your stay. Vado and his team are your contacts - on site and around the clock! We work exclusively with the manpower and personnel we have trained to develop and empower the local population.

Why volunteering in Mozambique?

Volunteering in Mozambique is the best way to spend time abroad, to gain life experience, to learn about other cultures and to get to know locals and other volunteers from all over the world to make friends for a lifetime. You will help others and you´ll use your own knowledge and abilities to reduce social injustices. By volunteering in Mozambique you can participate in development to encourage a non- privileged country on their way to economic and social strength. It will change your life because there are not many places on our Planet Earth where contrasts are so close: black & white, wealth and poverty, justice and injustice, love and hate, corruption and fairness, civilization and wilderness. 

Mozambique remains untouched by mass tourism. Bazaruto is the only underwater national park in Mozambique – untouched nature, kilometers of deserted beaches, intact sea life with prosperous coral gardens and extremely friendly local people. Take a chance and explore the most incredible and the most beautiful corner of the globe and make discoveries that will last a lifetime. If you are looking for a very special destination untouched by mass tourism, you have found what you are looking for right here on the coast of Mozambique.