Abomey Orphanage

Project Details

Opened in 1963, thousands of children have made this orphanage their home. Currently serving 211 children, the orphanage is in need of many volunteers. The facility includes a clinic, pre-school and primary school making it easy for the little ones to access education. 

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers are needed to teach, organize recreational activities and games for the children, sing and dance, arts projects, and assist in the classroom or the clinic. Volunteers are encouraged to be creative and develop own ideas.

Location

The orphanage is located in Abomey, about 65 miles from Cotonou.  All volunteers will be taken to a host family upon arrival and participate in a three day orientation to Beninois culture and their project.

Accommodations and Meals

Volunteers will stay with carefully screened host families for the duration of the program. Two meals during the week and three on weekends with your host family are included in your stay.

Requirements

Experience or education in counseling, teaching and/or childcare is helpful, but not required.  An intermediate level of French is required. French lessons are available prior to the volunteer project for an additional fee.

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Feel free to contact us by phone toll free (in the U.S. only), 1-888-ABROAD-1 (888-227-6231).

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