1. Help develop social, interpersonal, and life skills of the children and youth in Mzuzu, Malawi.
2. Build an active environment to encourage the betterment of physical health.
3. Assist with the promotion of lawn tennis and table tennis in the northern region.
4. Help empower and educate youth and children through sports.
5. Immerse in the culture and lifestyle of Mzuzu through daily interactions with locals.
There are a few things to do in Mzuzu. There is a shopping centre with a modern supermarket, an internet cafe and a few restaurants where you can go to. Furthermore you can go hiking in the Mkuwazi forest reserve! If you like to do more, you can go a little bit further by public transport or rent a car and do it yourself!
Information and assistance before departure - City Tour and Introduction Program - Direct donation to the project - Accommodation and all meals (7 days a week)
Lilongwe Airport transfer (one way private vehicle) - $150
Daily Transport $25 p/week
Volunteers will stay with one of our selected host families within walking distance of Tennis Kids, making it very easy to come to work and get back home.
We offer a comfortable family home with 2 bedrooms with 2 and 3 beds respectively. There is a private bathroom for volunteers to use with a western toilet and shower with warm water. The home offers the use of a dining room, lounge with TV and large garden.
Depending on how busy it is, you will share a room with other volunteers.
There are 3 meals a day prepared for you which will be local food - mostly made up of rice, pastas, ‘nsima’ (porridge of maize meal), fish, vegetables and meats.
Breakfast is usually porridge or bread with coffee or tea. Lunch and dinner are cooked meals.
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Tennis Coaching
The children of Mzuzu love playing tennis and table tennis, and need volunteer coaches. Come volunteer with us!
$279/week
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