Life of a Volunteer

The First Months to Remember

After completing my Pre-Service Training, which provided me with knowledge and skills, I was assigned to work in Chikwawa. From the day of my arrival until now, it has been a journey of treading new...

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One Word at a time: Where I Was Sent, Not where I Expected

My name is Yaya Cham, a CorpsAfrica Volunteer serving in the Upper River Region of The Gambia, in a community called Yerro Bawol. The community is predominantly Fula, and the people speak the Fula dialect....

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From a Heart for Service to a Life of Impact: My CorpsAfrica Journey

Before I joined CorpsAfrica/Maroc, volunteering had always been part of who I was. Since childhood, I loved social work and spent my free time helping local associations in my small city. When I graduated, the...

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Learning from Selepe: Reflections from a Community-Led Volunteer Experience

I am currently doing my community-led volunteer service in Selepe, a small and privately owned community in the Moretele District of the North West province. It is a place that may appear quiet at first...

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From Stranger to Sister: My 7-Week Journey of Belonging as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

Seven weeks ago, I arrived in my host community full of excitement, curiosity, and a touch of nervousness. I didn’t know the routines, and every face was new. But today, as I walk along the...

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Finding Family Under the Tharaka Sky

25th September 2025 marked the beginning of a beautiful journey; a new life in Tharaka-Nithi, located many kilometers from the capital city. This not only marked a new environment but also signified a need to...

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Rural Youth, Real Potential: Reflections on African Youth Month.

Every November Africa celebrates its most dynamic resource, its young people. But as we mark African Youth Month, I can’t help but reflect on what it truly means to be young in rural Africa, especially...

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Discovering the Extraordinary in Everyday Moments

When I arrived in Korrop, I didn’t realize that the smallest moments would teach me the biggest lessons about belonging. children chasing a goat along a dusty path, women sharing a basket of grains, women...

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How Simple Gutters Can Transform Water Security in Our Communities

Water is life, but in many rural communities, it is also a daily struggle. As climate change alters rainfall patterns and seasons become less predictable, every drop counts more than ever. Yet one of the...

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Village life is a gentle clock, ticking with heartbeats rather than hours

As I reflect on my integration phase, I can’t help but feel overjoyed and warm-hearted by the way the community has embraced me. The opportunity to learn, connect, and share in the simple joys of...

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