Volunteer Program
Always dreamed of volunteering in Africa? Listed below are some of the experiences that can be gained through the placements at Awisi Foundation
Download HandbookTeaching Program
The teaching program at Awisi Foundation offers volunteers the opportunity to influence not only the lives of the Nectar Home residents, but also those of the children in the local community. We have partnered two local schools, Brains International School and Nuasu Presbyterian School, to allow volunteers to work within the school, by enriching the curriculum with their unique experiences and skills.
Medical Program
The medical placement will be based at Atua Government Hospital. The hospital provides what is arguably the best treatment, but other principal concerns of those admitted to the hospital include malaria, chest infection, (such as pneumonia and bronchitis) and hyper-tension and diabetes. Volunteers undertaking the medical placement will have the opportunity to choose a particular area based upon their interest in which to observe, or rotate through a number of areas.
What our volunteers are saying…
Beckie has done such an amazing job creating this foundation to support the orphanage. After spending 3 weeks with the children I was able to develop an appreciation for exactly what they needed. I’ve never met more keen and enthusiastic children in my life, with a genuine passion to learn and better themselves. The money donated will go a long way in supporting their education.
I got in contact with an earlier volunteer who visited Nectar home and he really recommended me to visit the orphanage. I stayed for 3 months and I don’t regret it a bit! Beckie was such a help, always there for me, helping me and showing me new places. The children were amazing and so kind to me. I never had a dull moment! I hope to be able to go back soon!
The down time at the orphanage is the best part of my day. Whilst it may take a few days for the little ones to lose their nerves around me as soon as I arrived, I felt like I was part of the family. It was almost overwhelming the amount of names and faces I had to remember, but it didn’t take long before I knew everyone’s name and I’d become friends with them all. Before I knew it, I was being taught how to dance and having to remember multiple secret handshakes. With these kids, there’s never a dull moment and you’ll never get bored.I found my time with the kids to be the most rewarding and that they had the biggest impact on my life.