How to Volunteer

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the global community as well as broaden your professional experience and personal growth. There are a lot of questions people have about volunteering and these pages should clear up most things that you will want to ask about how to volunteer. Whether you prefer a short placement during your holidays, or you are looking for a longer gap year project, Volunteer Partnerships for West Africa provides challenging programmes for groups and individuals.
Millions of people around the world volunteer every year, all of whom directly contribute to making the world a better place.
On the following pages you’ll find information about volunteering with VPWA, including the projects we run, where you will live, the costs involved and the difference you can make.