Volunteering Abroad with United Playground

Comprising of only 10 children, Karim Orphanage is centred around the stunning natural beauty of Arusha. Living in this simplistic gentle enclosure, you will become accustomed to the uncomplicated lifestyle. You days will be filled with domestic duties, playing with and teaching the children.

Do you want to be surrounded by the beauty of the lush green jungle in rural Africa and actually make a difference in this deprived community? We desperately require volunteers who are willing get stuck in and involved in teaching basic English, football, farming and/ or generally helping out in the community. We are also looking for people who could educate the village on health and wellbeing. Any experience welcome!

There are 73 children at the home and they live very much like a Charles Dickens novel. The children sleep either on the cold floor or 3 to 4 to a bunk bed and most of the children spend their day barefoot because they do not have any shoes. Although these children really live in poverty, they are always smiling and very sweet natured and would love any volunteers to visit.

Would you like to work with primates and special needs children? Here in South Africa you will be able to visit the chimpanzee sanctuary, be involved in activities such as creative art, music and drama with an animal based theme, along with areas such as tree planting and general play which will allow children the opportunity to express their feelings in a safe supportive environment.