Volunteer work in media and marketing in Senegal
- High recreational value
- Knowledge sharing
- life in the village community
Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Become part of our volunteer project in Senegal and support the local team in the area of media and marketing!
Here you will be part of a program that combines learning, exchange, practical activities and excursions. Raise awareness of environmental protection and promote intercultural exchange! Immerse yourself in the customs and traditions of Senegal and get to know the country in an authentic way.
Southwest Senegal
from 18 years
2 - 52 weeks
/ from €1.190
Wednesday, Sunday
Build a resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and support innovation.
What's the matter
The non-profit organization in Senegal is involved in various areas such as water supply through the construction of wells, sanitation and irrigation systems, organic farming, agriculture and forestry, environmental protection and the construction of ecological buildings to set up training centers. This volunteer project has a particular focus on audiovisual media, computer graphics, film production and the training of young talent in Senegal.
Due to the high level of poverty in Senegal, the implementation of many projects is difficult, which is why volunteers are always welcome. Support is particularly needed with visual communication and the development of training programs to present the association and the projects.
The organization aims to promote environmental awareness, educate young people in Senegal and support poor families. However, the team lacks both the time budget and the financial resources to effectively present the project work digitally, attract partners and coordinate donations. That's why the team is always happy to have dedicated volunteers!
Your tasks as a volunteer
Your tasks in the project can look very different and depend on your interests and skills. In general, the program combines theoretical learning and exchange with practical activities and excursions. For example, you go on trips to other association farms and see how the community is connected to local nature.
Your tasks could include the following:
- Assist the organization's office with website maintenance and IT issues
- Public relations on social media: Design and publication of reels on Instagram, blog posts on Facebook and LinkedIn as well as on other channels
- Writing articles and contributions for various projects in the areas of environmental protection, education, agriculture and ecological architecture or on the subject of water
- Support in raising awareness of environmental protection and intercultural exchange
- Supporting the organization in the city and assisting the trainer Saddam in conducting workshops for the project team and young talents in Senegal
A typical working day for you could be that you are at the project at 8:30 a.m. and have breakfast there. Your tasks for the day will then be discussed. If your place of work is further away, you will be taken there by motorbike or carriage. There you will usually work six hours a day and have free time for the rest of the day and on weekends.
Accommodation Catering
Volunteer House in Southwest Senegal
During your time in the volunteer project, you will live in an authentic farmhouse. This house has five rooms, each of which can sleep two people, as well as a western standard shower and toilet. Whether the rooms are separated by gender or mixed can be discussed and decided on site. WiFi is also available to you.
Breakfast and dinner are included and lunch can be added at an additional cost.
The workplace is approximately 20 minutes away from the accommodation by carriage or motorbike.
Not far from the accommodation you will find the farm's gardens, a forest perfect for walks and also the sea where you can go swimming. There is a small town about 5 km away where you will find markets and small shops.
Location
Southwest Senegal
Senegal – a fascinating travel destination in the far west of Africa. This state not only offers a lot of tradition and history, but also impressive landscapes.
Senegal plays an important role in the political and economic situation in West Africa. Senegal achieved a major economic boom through natural gas and oil mining, and later also agriculture and construction.
The country's various vegetation zones are particularly impressive. From breathtaking beaches to river deltas to desert regions and mangrove forests, you will find everything your travel heart desires and the diversity of animals will certainly not disappoint you. On site you can meet various big cats, hippos, elephants, giraffes and even whales.
Your free time in southwest Senegal
The project is very close to the Saloum River. You can also explore one of the surrounding forests or drive to the nearest town to celebrate traditional concerts or festivals with the local community.
The Delta-de-Saloum National Park not only offers a source of income for fishermen and shell collectors, but is also an exciting attraction for tourists. The best thing to do is book a boat tour to marvel at the countless rivers and animal and plant species. The local fishermen who lead this tour can also tell you a lot about the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
On-site procedure
Arrival in Senegal
After your arrival at the airport in Dakar, you will be picked up by a team member and driven to your accommodation. The journey takes approximately two hours. Once you arrive at the accommodation, you will be greeted by the president of the organization and the rest of the team. Afterwards you will be shown the accommodation and the surrounding area and a meal will follow.
Orientation program in southwest Senegal
The orientation program begins the day after your arrival. There the organization's team will explain all the details to you and you will be introduced to the tasks. This program lasts approximately three hours and takes place at the organization's office.
Your first day in the project
Your volunteer work really starts on the third day. The president of the organization will first explain everything important to you again and you will get to know the team better. After the tasks have been distributed and discussed in detail, you will be shown the farm so that you know your way around and then you can get to work!
Pricing
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4 weeks of participationbase fee€ 1.190, -
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up to 48 weeksextension week€ 170, - / week
included
Services
Before departure
- Individual advice and support from our trained RGV team in Munich
- Organization including placement in the project and coordination of your stay on site
- Assistance with preparation: visa, health care, travel insurance, etc.
- Non-binding flight advice
- Travel ABC with packing list for your travel preparation
- RGV t-shirt
On site
- Orientation program with the team on site
- Support and guidance from the on-site team
- RGV 24h emergency number
- Project t-shirt to wear during on-site activities
- Airport transfer on the agreed arrival and departure days
- Accommodation in Volunteer House
- Transfer from accommodation to project
- Meals: Breakfast and dinner
After return
- Participation confirmation of your voluntary commitment
- Reflection course on your experiences abroad
- Evaluation sheet and optional feedback discussion
not included
Services
- Round trip
- Private expenses on site
- Excursions with microlight flights
- Travel and cancellation insurance
- Visa and Vaccinations
- All nights outside your agreed accommodation
- Public transport and extra transfers
- Drinks
Individual
Recommended additional offers
& must-haves
Would you prefer to stay in a single room? Are you vegan or do you have special requests for food? Or do you want to do some cool trips with other volunteers in your free time and explore the country?
With us, you benefit from a variety of optional additional services that you can add individually to your booking, depending on your preferences.
Cheap flights with our flight partner thanks to volunteer rates.
Would you like to receive a cheap flight offer for your stay abroad that is perfectly tailored to you? After you have successfully registered, you can have a non-binding offer created.
The excellent rates for volunteers, students and young people are a great advantage. Arrival times and flight time changes can also be sent directly to RGV upon request, so that our RGV teams in the destination countries are always informed about your arrival times.
These special tariffs give you special added value:
- maximum flexibility for rebookings and cancellations
- generous baggage allowance
- Additional discounts on one-way flights: The new volunteer tariffs include attractive discounts to reduce your financial burden on one-way flights (e.g. for stopovers, project or country combinations).
Benefit from the 4 in 1 ERGO travel insurance.
You can easily book the long-term travel protection of ERGO Reiseversicherung after you have registered. You will receive the links to this automatically after a successful registration.
The following building blocks are included:
- Health Insurance
- Comfort protection: accident, liability and interruption insurance
- Travel insurance
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per weekFull board45 €
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Two tools to get you started on your personal developmentPersonal development introductory courseFree of charge
Southwest Senegal
Team
site
Vor Ort hast du zwei Ansprechpartner, die dir bei allen Fragen zur Seite stehen. Zum einen den Präsidenten der Organisation, der auch für die Koordination der Volunteers zuständig ist, Bakary.
Dein anderer Ansprechpartner ist MarkharyAlso Saddam genannt. Er ist Gründer der anderen Organisation, die sich auf audiovisuelle Kommunikation, Computergrafik, Filmproduktion, Musik und Ausbildung junger Talente in der Region spezialisiert.
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FAQ
to the project
How far in advance do I have to register?
Ideally your registration takes place at least 3-6 months before the desired departure date, But also short-term registrations are up 1-2 months before the planned departure is possible.
But it could be that your dream project is already booked. In this case we will try together to find a suitable alternative for you.
Can I travel with a friend or in a group?
Yes! On request we enable a double room if you for two with a friend or a friend, or an apartment or other suitable accommodation for groups.
We are very happy to enable our participants to go on a project and share accommodation with friends. Shared accommodation is usually possible both in the volunteer house and with the host family, although the room in the volunteer house may also be shared with other participants. In some locations there is also the option of sharing an apartment.
When registering, please always mention the person(s) traveling with you!
Can I combine projects?
Yes! You can combine projects at one location, at different locations, but also in different countries. It is also possible to combine a project with a trip. You can specify your desired combination directly when registering.
Combination options at a glance:
- Combine programs in one country
- Combine programs across countries
- Combine a program with a language course
- Combine a program with ours Adventure & Trips
There are a few things Project combinations to note: The minimum length of stay per project must be observed and you may incur additional costs for country combinations, for example for an intermediate flight.
What are the project fees used for?
Although we are a non-profit organization, there are costs associated with volunteering abroad. Find out here, why volunteering requires money and what your project fee is used for.
Which visa do I need for Senegal?
You do not need a visa to enter Germany and stay for a maximum of 90 days. If you want to stay longer in the country, a residence permit is required, which can also be applied for locally.
What language skills do I need for a project in Senegal?
You definitely need knowledge of French for on-site communication.
What vaccinations/ health precautions do I need?
If you are traveling from a yellow fever area, you need a yellow fever vaccination. Otherwise there are no compulsory vaccinations.
We generally recommend a consultation in a practice for travel and tropical medicine.
You can get general information about recommended health care and vaccinations online Center for Travel Medicine as well as on the side of Foreign Office.
What are the requirements for the project?
There are no special requirements for the project. However, you should be creative, show personal initiative and have an interest in visual communication, IT and environmental protection.
If you already have experience in visual communication, web design, public relations, social media or pedagogical training, this would be an advantage, but not a requirement.
What do I have to consider as an LGBTQ person?
Please be aware that homosexual acts are considered undesirable in many countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America and are even punishable by law in some places. In general, people who are identified as queer are often exposed to hostility.
For example, get information from Foreign Office about the exact regulations in your destination country.
Ready to volunteer in Senegal? Start your adventure abroad with Rainbow Garden Village!
Rainbow Garden Village has been offering volunteer work and internships abroad since 1999. What started as a small student initiative in Ghana has now grown into an organization with over 250 projects around the world.
You can be sure that your work as a volunteer will be an unforgettable experience. Bring your commitment and your knowledge to do good locally - and at the same time benefit from the unique experiences that will promote your personal development.
Become part of our RGV community!
We look forward to you.
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Your way
to the volunteer
1
Choose your volunteer project and register online.
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We will review your application and confirm your participation.
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Prepare for your assignment online or in our preparatory seminar in Munich.
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Here we go! During your volunteer work, we will support you at any time with our on-site team.
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