Mozambique Education and Orphan Care Volunteer Program

Volunteer to help care for orphaned and vulnerable children in Mozambique. Emerging from being one of the world’s poorest countries after decades of civil war, Mozambique’s children face many challenges, including lack of proper care and limited educational opportunities.  Those that have lost their parents also struggle for adequate food and shelter, and crave the love and attention that a healthy child needs.  With high unemployment and limited state welfare, many of these children's needs cannot be met without external support, and volunteer involvement is therefore crucial.

Volunteer on this project and you will be able to assist these vulnerable children.  You will have the opportunity to work at a local orphanage, kindergarten and primary school in Inhambane and Tofo, where you may help with basic care and education, organizing games and activities, arranging food, assessing needs, developing life skills, and more.  Depending on the project needs at the time and your skills and interests, you may work at either one of these placements or a combination of a few.

Volunteer role

As a volunteer on the Education & Orphan Care Project you will be working to assist the care givers, social workers, teachers and other staff responsible for looking after the children. This may include teaching English, transferring skills, providing meals, giving love and adult support, or any other activities associated with the day to day care of the children.  You will be encouraged to use your skills to help meet the needs of your placement under the guidance of our project co-ordinator and the centre staff.