The Zambia Volunteer Project is taking a year off in 2020 to focus on other ways of supporting literacy in Zambia. The below is provided to help you understand the type of volunteer opportunities available. To discuss alternative ways to get involved, contact us on 0208 099 9280 or email us at info@thebookbus.org
Livingstone Project Information
- Supporting literacy projects in and around Livingstone
- Mentoring children to boost their reading and writing skills
- Story telling, games, craft activities and songs to bring stories and characters alive
- Sharing the joy of reading with local communities at libraries in the Livingstone area
Location
Location: The 2019 project took place in Livingstone, Zambia
Age: The volunteers were aged 18-75 (under 18’s volunteered by special arrangement)
Accommodation: The volunteers shared twin-rooms in Kaazmein Lodge, Livingstone
Food: Daily breakfast was provided
Support: The Book Bus provided pre-departure induction, in-country coordinator, and 24-hour emergency support
Project dates for 2019:The project ran from 1st July to 6th September 2019
Availability: There were 12 places available
When to apply: The Zambia Volunteer Project is taking a year off in 2020 to focus on other ways of supporting literacy in Zambia. To discuss alternative ways to get involved, pleas contact us 0208 099 9280 or email us at info@thebookbus.org
Accommodation
Our HQ is based at Kaazmein Lodge in Livingstone Town.
This traditional Lodge offers comfortable chalets for our volunteers with their own bathroom and offers twin-beds on a shared basis.
In 2019, breakfast was included in the Project fee and the Lodge has a vibrant and friendly on-site restaurant offering freshly made lunches and dinners. A wider range of cafes and restaurants are available a short walk away in Livingstone Town. To eat at Kaazmein Lodge we suggest volunteers budget around £12 a day for lunch and dinner.
Our Project Coordinator lives with the volunteers at the Lodge and manages the Book Bus project ensuring everyone is comfortable and well looked after.
