Members of our team will be waiting for you at the airport no matter what time your flight arrives.
Since the journey will be long and tiring, we will give you enough time to rest and start a new day refreshed and ready for new challenges.
Your work will take place in Gunjur - approximately 1-hour drive from the main tourist areas.
Introductory meeting with the members of CETAG to discuss the weekly activities and rules of the organisation.
Discussion about the environmental issues and activities done by CETAG to fight it. E.g. climate changes, environmental pollution, erosion, sewage disposal etc.
Language class on Mandinka or Wolof (2 of the most widely spoken language of both Gambia & Senegal)
Tree Planting Activity as a part of the project Trees for Schools.
Language class on Mandinka or Wolof (part 2).
Visiting the women's gardens and engaging with the horticulture activities.
Spending the morning with the family – shopping at the local market, language exchange between the volunteer's native language and the host counterpart.
Visiting the hatchery and turtle protection site, learning about the activities done and spending an afternoon with the rangers. Data collection on the sea turtles of Gunjur.
Gunjur Village Museum - assistance in the data collection, labelling and interpretation of the museum artefacts.
Learning about Gambia drumming, Singing and Story Telling in an African Style at Gunjur Jali-Kunda.
Visiting the local nursery school and doing a lesson on environmental protection.
Bolong Fenye sacred forest walk, collecting the data and cleaning action.
Interpretation of the local people's traditional health practices & environmental best practices.
There are many things to do and see in Gunjur and The Gambia. Braiding your hair, visiting a local market, taking drumming or dancing classes, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and visiting the craft market are just a few of them. Weekends are perfect for exploring the country. With our selection of responsible trips and tours, you will discover Gunjur and the southern Gambia, and if you wish, also northern or inner parts of The Gambia. All free-time activities are optional and can be customized by your preferences.
Accommodation after the volunteering experience can be arranged for an additional cost.
We will arrange transport to drop you off at the airport.
You can join us for a day, stay for one week or even long-term volunteering. It depends on you!
This trip is suitable for families with kids older than 5 years. We have very positive experiences with families coming for this type of travel. The kids were the ones who enjoyed the most.
The volunteering experience in the field can be quite exhaustive due to the heat and a smaller amount of physical work. You will however have enough time to recover your strength.
Pack everything you need for your basic needs. We recommend having a Gambian SIM number, as accessibility to the internet is sometimes a problem. We also recommend bringing a power bank. Make sure you pack mosquito repellents, trekking covered shoes and comfortable wear.
The Gunjur Environmental Protection and Development Group is formed by the members of the community and passionate members of the various NGOs for environmental protection, climate change and sustainable development, working together by the name GEPADG.
We do believe it's time for another adventure. Don't spend all of your time in The Gambia in one place. Go out and explore! There are so many beautiful experiences waiting for you. Let us help you pick one - and take care of all the rest.
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