Volunteer work in environmental protection on a farm in Senegal
- Surrounded by nature
- Work outdoors
- High learning value
Would you like to help protect the environment, are you interested in sustainability and like being active outside? Then exactly the right project is waiting for you in Senegal! Get involved here in various areas related to sustainable farm work and do your part for nature conservation and reforestation in Senegal. Become part of an inspiring community and get involved in a varied everyday life in the middle of nature!
Western Senegal
from 16 years
2 - 52 weeks
/ from €950
Wednesday, Sunday
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
What's the matter?
Your place of work is an association of young farmers in south-west Senegal who have been active since 2012. The non-profit organization is involved in various areas in which you can become active as a volunteer: On the one hand, you support a farm founded by the organization that develops new agricultural practices through ecological cultivation methods and BIO concepts and can thus learn an incredible amount about nature conservation and learn about sustainable agriculture.
Furthermore, the mission site tries to pass on the valuable knowledge and thereby sensitize the local population to nature conservation. This is achieved, for example, by integrating young people without training or school-leaving qualifications, who are given practical training here. The organization is also active on a voluntary basis and supports other farms and village communities, poorer families in the area and other projects in Senegal. At the same time, the deployment site on the coast is involved in the reforestation of mangroves.
The aim of the project is to contribute to nature conservation in Senegal by establishing biologically sustainable practices. Attempts are being made to create attractive prospects for the locals in the villages, so that the young generation does not migrate to the cities or other countries, but instead recognizes the potential that exists locally.
Your tasks as a volunteer
Your tasks in the project will mainly revolve around working outdoors. The areas of activity are very diverse and you are cordially invited to lend a hand everywhere.
The following tasks await you in the nature conservation project:
- Planting and watering of various tree species to ensure reforestation
- Preparation of the seedbeds
- Planting of vegetables and medicinal plants
- care of the animals
- Construction of small houses made of mud and bamboo
- Help with well construction and the installation of solar pumps
- Support for training programs and the implementation of workshops (if you have the appropriate prior knowledge)
- Excursions to other farms of the organization
As a volunteer, you are welcome to decide on a specific area or suggest your own creative ideas and contribute them to the project work.
You usually work 6 hours a day from Monday to Friday. The day begins at 08:30 a.m. with breakfast. After the lunch break, the second round of work finally begins. On the weekends you are usually free and therefore have the opportunity to explore the area together with other volunteers and to go on trips and excursions.
Accommodation Catering
Volunteer House in Western Senegal
Your accommodation in Senegal is an authentic stone farmhouse that offers space for a maximum of ten volunteers in five rooms. The house has both western and traditional style showers and toilets. A WiFi connection is also available. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in our services and are lovingly prepared for you on site.
Location
Western Senegal
A relatively small country in the far west of Africa, Senegal is one of the continent's most exciting travel destinations thanks to its diverse natural landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Since the modern and cosmopolitan state has been governed democratically since its independence, it is also considered an important anchor of stability in West Africa.
Characterized by the different climate zones of Senegal, the landscapes of the country are as diverse as they are worth seeing. The unique mix of desert regions in the north, dense forests in the south and river deltas and dream beaches along the coast in the west is definitely worth exploring. The rich biodiversity of the country is just as exciting. Rare animal species such as hippos, leopards or whales can be admired here, as well as huge mangrove forests or the imposing baobab trees.
Your free time in Senegal
Your project is located in a rural area in western Senegal, not far from the Delta de Saloum National Park. In the park you can explore the river deltas of the Sine and Saloum streams with their mangrove forests and rare animal and plant species. In order not to lose your bearings in the tangle of hundreds of arms of the river, you should visit the nature reserve, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2011, preferably together with one of the local fishermen.
In addition to the national park, you will find many original forests near your accommodation and not too far away the Senegalese Atlantic coast with its famous golden beaches. In the small town where your project is located, there are also many opportunities to experience the local culture as closely and authentically as possible. For example, there are often concerts with traditional music and village community events that you can visit.
On-site procedure
Arrival in Senegal
Immediately after your arrival at the airport in Dakar, you will be picked up by one of the team members and driven to the project location. The airport transfer is included in our services and takes about two hours, depending on the traffic situation.
When you arrive at the location, you will be welcomed with a meal together. Here you will get to know your colleagues on site as well as your contact person, the board of the organization.
Orientation program in Senegal
You will then receive a detailed introduction to the project and the local conditions on the day after your arrival. The project team at the location will show you your accommodation and the farm where you work and discuss the tasks that you will take on during your project with you.
Your first day in the project
After you have familiarized yourself with everything, work on the project begins on the third day. You will be given an introduction to your specific tasks and can then get started straight away!
Pricing
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2 weeks of participationbase fee€ 950, -
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up to 50 weeks respectivelyextension 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
- 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
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 weekEinzelzimmer40 €
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per weekFull board45 €
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Learn French and local languages ​​in SenegalFrench language course150 €
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Two tools to get you started on your personal developmentPersonal development introductory courseFree of charge
Western Senegal
Team
site
In western Senegal, among other things, awaits you Sidy, the president of the local association. is responsible for the project Ibrahima, who is also the vice president of the organization. The team is always at your side during your volunteer work and will be happy to help you with questions and problems.
RGV
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.
Do I need a visa?
As an EU citizen and from Switzerland, you do not need a visa for a stay of up to 90 days. If you want to stay longer than 90 days, you have to apply for a residence permit in the first month at the location.
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?
In addition to creativity and initiative, you should be interested in a sustainable lifestyle and enjoy gardening and physical activity for the project. Welcome - but not a requirement - is previous knowledge of agroforestry, permaculture, earth building or in the pedagogical field as well as pleasure in giving language lessons in French, English or German. The only skills you should bring with you beforehand are sufficient knowledge of French, which will enable you to communicate on site.
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!
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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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