Microfinance Assistant
Coordinator | Eva
Coordinator | Eva
Reserve com a Flex Option!
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Destaques
Help disadvantaged young people to become economically independent
Work on granting loans to former talibés and disadvantaged women
Promote economic independence, social development and dignity in vulnerable people
Gain experience and knowledge on economics and financial plans
Visit the beautiful country of Senegal with other volunteers in your free time
Work with young adults, who have grown up on the streets, helping them to build their own companies and find their feet.
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 16+
Solteiros
Casais
Famílias
Grupos
50+
The Microfinance project aims to help disadvantaged young people who have little chance of entering the job market to become economically independent. The project grants loans to former talibés (Senegalese street children) and disadvantaged women. The loans allow the individuals to build their own businesses. The project provides not only financial support but also works to assess the needs and unique situations of the beneficiaries. The aim is to promote economic independence, social development and dignity in vulnerable people.
In this programme, volunteers work with local Senegalese staff at the centre in St. Louis. They will accompany beneficiaries on their path to becoming economically independent by training beneficiaries on business management basics, constructing financial plans and giving loans.
Typical day
A typical day will start with waking up and having breakfast at your host-family's house. After that, you will either walk (most host-family's are located on walking distance) or take a taxi to your project location. At 9 in the morning, you meet with your supervisor and other volunteers. Together you will continue on your task: where you get to work with the participants of the Microfinance project, and for example work on a financial businessplan together.
At 12:30 PM, you get to enjoy a long afternoon break, where you can have a nice West-African lunch, go to the beach, the market or swimming pool, or just relax with your fellow volunteers. From 16:00 untill 18:30 in the evening, your project continues. In the evening, you can have dinner with your host family or for example go to a restaurant with other volunteers, and afterwards enjoy a nice bar or do other fun activities. Project days are usually monday till friday, so you have the afternoons, evenings and weekends to do sightseeing, relaxing, and exploring Senegal with your fellow volunteers! Off-days outside of the weekends have to be debated with the supervisors, all depending on the length of your stay. But once again: ASF always tries to be as flexible as possible, to meet the wishes of our volunteers!
Free-time activities
In your free time, you can explore Senegal or other neigboring West-African countries with other volunteers! In Senegal, you can visit the beautiful beaches of Saint-Louis or Cap Skirring, the Lompoul desert, the Pink Lake, the Seashell Island (Joal-Fadiouth), or Ile de Gorée which has a very intriguing history of slave-trade. Also, you can visit several wildparks with exotic animals or beautiful bird-parks. Besides, the city of Saint-Louis is a very vibrant and lively city, with lots of art, beautiful architecture and history, and a vibrant nightlife with various clubs, good restaurants and bars.
Water Sports
Swimming
Concert/
Music
Music
Sightseeing
Shopping/
Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Climbing
Safari/
Zoo
Zoo
Hiking
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Sports
Riding
Yoga/
Meditation
Meditation
Requisitos
In order to join the program you need to be at least 16 years old on the program start date.
You need to speak French (basic level)
or English (basic level)
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Serviços incluídos
Aider Sans Frontières is a non-profit organisation, so all costs go towards your project, accommodation and food. Prices include accomodation, food, water, staff support and transfer to and from the airport. The food included in the price entails three meals a day: so breakfast, lunch and dinner. Special food requirements such as vegetarian is often no problem! Pick up from the international airport in Dakar to ASF and your host family in Saint-Louis is done by a very friendly and experienced staff member of ASF. Transparency is an important value to ASF so for a breakdown of costs please contact us for further explanation.
Transfer to and from the airport is done by one of our experienced and very friendly staff members. The drive to and from the international airport in Dakar to Saint-Louis, where ASF and your host family is based, takes about 3.5 hours.
However, this is optional and volunteers can decide to organise it on their own.
Our standard accommodation included in the price of your project is host family accommodation. We will match you with a local family who will look after you and give you three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) included in the price. Special food requirements such as vegetarian is often no problem! Our families are friendly, warm and welcoming and fully checked. ASF only works with host families who we've knows for many years and who get great reviews from former volunteers. Host family accommodation is clean but not luxurious. You have either your own room or you can share one with another volunteer if they are present in Senegal in the same period as you are.
Guest Family
Prices include food and water, meaning you get breakfast, lunch and dinner, so three meals a day. Any special food requirements, such as vegetarian meals, is often no problem at all!
Limited access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Dakar. We assist you to find cheap flights to Senegal.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Senegal provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Senegal you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Senegal.
Datas & Custos
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Flexibility is key! We are able to host volunteers all year round. ASF always tries to be as flexible as possible, to meet the wishes of our volunteers!
This program is paused due to COVID-19
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2 - 50 weeks
Program fees
2 weeks
(min. stay)
$1.392
3 weeks
$2.155
4 weeks
$2.873
8 weeks
$5.745
16 weeks
$11.491
50 weeks
(max. stay)
$34.799
Average fees
$696
/week
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Your final payment will be agreed with Aider Sans Frontières during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Microfinance Assistant
Work with young adults, who have grown up on the streets, helping them to build their own companies and find their feet.
$627/week
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