Volunteer in Africa | Malawi volunteering

Volunteering in Malawi

Explore volunteering opportunities in Africa and at Urunji in particular. We offer affordable volunteering opportunities for short-term placements spanning between 1 to 3 weeks. Please note that all international volunteers pay a programme fee (follow this link for pricing). This covers accommodation, administration costs and supports our work.

Volunteers will be responsible for their own food, laundry, communication, local travel and other incidentals.

Illustration of how volunteering works

Here is a graphical illustration on how volunteering works

STEP 1

Application

Completion of application form

A prospective volunteer completes the online application form and pays the application fee. The form is available on this link.

Step 2

Review

Review of application

Urunji team reviews application and submits welcome pack. We aim to review the application within 24 hours regardless of any circumstances.

Once approved, we will send you a preparation pack. We will schedule a virtual meet-up with you as well to understand your needs and goals.

Step 3

Preparation

Preparation for your placement

We will walk you through the visa application process and ensure that you have the proper documentation, medical insurance and immunizations.

Step 4

Your journey

Travel and arrival

You will then travel to Malawi and we will welcome you at the airport and take you to our volunteer hostel. You will then start your volunteering with Urunji.

Step 5

Your experience

Volunteering with us

You will reside at our facility right within the community. You will volunteer during weekdays and will have time off during weekends.

Last step

Heading back home

Exit interview, feedback and departure

You will give us an exit interview and we will escort you to the airport on the day of departure.

Volunteer with Urunji