Volunteer and Intern in Senegal Share Share Tweet Email Print Overview Country Info Start Dates Arrival Procedures Safety & Backup Prices More Info Overview « » Location: St Louis Accommodation: Host families Local languages: French & Wolof Country Info Start Dates Arrival Procedures Safety & Backup Prices Prices What We Provide Why pay to Volunteer? Prices What We Provide Why pay to Volunteer? More Info Volunteer Stories Videos Photos Our Staff Newsletters Getting Started Volunteer Stories Videos Photos Staff Newsletters Getting Started Projects for All Ages in Senegal Care General Care Projects Volunteer at a kindergarten or drop-in care centre in St Louis and provide help and support to street children known as Talibés. Teaching General Teaching Projects Teach conversational English in the historic town of Saint Louis. Volunteers work in local schools, universities or sometimes with adult evening classes, with classes ranging from 30-60 students. Medicine & Healthcare Medicine Work as an intern alongside local doctors and nurses at a public hospital in St Louis. There are a variety of departments within the hospital in which you could work including pediatrics, maternity, and ENT. Medicine & Healthcare Nursing Many medical institutions in Senegal are understaffed and that is why help from interns is needed. You can intern as a nurse and gain experience in a variety of different departments. Medicine & Healthcare Midwifery As a Midwifery intern at a public hospital in St Louis, you can get involved in pre and post-natal care, and observe births and gynecological procedures. Law & Human Rights Human Rights This internship is perfect for pro-active interns interested in independent research. There will be plenty of opportunities for interns to conduct research within the local community. Microfinance Microfinance The aim of this internship is to help the older street children of St Louis, known as talibés, build a sustainable future for themselves through small scale entrepreneurship. Creative & Performing Arts Music & Culture Join a Senegalese group of musicians while learning about the culture and history of Senegal. Building General Building Projects Volunteers in Senegal contribute to the renovation and/or building of houses and school classrooms in impoverished communities to help provide an improved living and learning environment. Language Courses French Take part in an intensive stand-alone language course or sign up for language tuition alongside your regular placement. You can choose from French and Wolof. Language Courses Wolof Take part in an intensive stand-alone language course or sign up for language tuition alongside your regular placement. You can choose from French and Wolof. High School Specials for Teens in Senegal Building Building & French Give back to an underprivileged community by helping to renovate and decorate classrooms in a local kindergarten. You will also have French classes with a qualified language teacher and practice your conversation skills daily with local people in St Louis. Care Care & Community Have a positive impact on the lives of Senegalese children in kindergartens and centres for street children. Your time will be spent running fun and educational games and activities, and renovating and decorating a local school or community centre.
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