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Volunteer for a day!

My Magazine 2024/12
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Want to volunteer for a day while in The Gambia? Volunteer Trails, in collaboration with organizations across The Gambia, offers unique opportunities to give back—even if it’s just for a day! These activities allow you to make an impact while experiencing The Gambia from a meaningful perspective.

Your holiday can be more than just a break—it can be an opportunity to make a meaningful difference!

From assisting nursery teachers and protecting turtles in Gunjur to planting trees, organizing beach clean-ups, and supporting animal welfare projects, there are countless ways to give back while enjoying your time in The Gambia.

We’ve highlighted 6 organizations/activities offering short-term volunteering opportunities. Reach out to them and transform your holiday into an unforgettable experience. Not only will you create lasting memories, but you’ll also leave a positive impact on the community and environment.

Kids Are The World Nursery

Located in Ghana Town, Brufut, Kids Are The World offers free education to children from local villages and disadvantaged families. We nurture young minds through creative learning, focusing on English, arts, music, and sports. Our Gambian teachers, alongside international volunteers,...

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The Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association (CETAG) 

The Gunjur Conservationists and Ecotourism Association (CETAG) is committed to protecting Gunjur’s natural resources and promoting sustainability. Their Sea Turtle Conservation program safeguards turtle nests along the beach, with hatchlings released back to the sea. CETAG’s Turtle Village supports eco-tourism...

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Communities for Red Colobus Project

The C4RC Project is a grant-funded initiative dedicated to securing the populations and habitats of endangered Temminck’s Red Colobus monkeys (Piliocolobus b. temminckii) through collaboration with national and international partners. By implementing the Red Colobus Action Plan (ReCAP), the project...

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The Orange Library

The Orange Library is a community space for all young adults in The Gambia. The library is situated in Kerr Serign but youth from very different neighbourhoods come to The Orange Library to study, paint, attend our Poetry evenings every...

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Kerewan Samba Sira Cotton Project

The Cotton Project at Kerewan Samba Sira is a visionary initiative aimed at reviving The Gambia's cotton industry and creating a unique, community-based tourism experience. In collaboration with the village of Kerewan Samba Sira, this project seeks to bring back...

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Private: MyFarm

MyFarm, created by Africa Startup, is a vibrant one-hectare creative hub where people of all ages can learn, train, and collaborate. Set within a mixed fruit orchard, it offers a hands-on environment for innovative education, including specialized learning labs, vocational...

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Wishing you a truly wonderful experience filled with joy, love and beautiful moments!

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