Dakar - Post Report Question and Answers

What volunteer opportunities are available locally?

Lots of volunteer opportunities as well, and there are orphanages and local NGOs. - Apr 2022


Some friends and colleagues volunteered through churches and at a local orphanage. I imagine the possibilities are endless. - Jul 2020


There are plenty of volunteer opportunities through local charities. - Dec 2019


Clinics and orphanages mostly. - Dec 2018


I haven't really found any. - Dec 2018


Plenty! So many hospitals, orphanages, animal rescue, etc. With a good frame of mind, you can really get and stay active. There are two women's groups who do a lot of volunteering and organizing. - Apr 2016


Animal rescue organization, for one. I'm suspect there are others. - Aug 2015


There are several orphanages in town that love to have volunteers. I'm sure there are other opportunities to help with teaching English to locals. They are very interested in learning and like to try to speak English if they know just a small amount. - Aug 2014


Some....you have to have connections. - Apr 2014


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