Life of a Volunteer

Reflections to My Former Self

Dear Me, Wow. Look at you. I remember when you first started this journey full of dreams, a little scared and wondering whether you were ready to leave everything behind and step into the stranger...

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SAND COLLECTION FOR DEVELOPMENT: COMMUNITY’S STRENGTH

As a Corps/Africa Malawi Volunteer serving in Dowa, I have had the opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and the way of living of my community. One of my memorable experiences as a...

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Learning to Balance More Than Just Loads

I have always hated carrying things on my head, whether a bag or a basin. The thought alone made me uncomfortable. It always looked painful, and I could never understand how people managed it so...

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CORPSAFRICA VOLUNTEERS CULTIVATE KNOWLEDGE AT NAMPO HARVEST DAY

At CorpsAfrica, we believe that creating opportunities for Volunteer visibility and networking are essential to their success. On 13 to 16 May 2025, four of our dedicated Volunteers had the opportunity to attend one of...

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The Young Volunteer Fisher Lady

In a world where every day brings the chance to try something new, volunteerism has been my vision to growth, discovery, and unexpected adventure. At first, I thought volunteering was just about giving back to...

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The Community at the Frontline: A Journey of Collaborative Development

Community development is not just a process; it’s a vibrant journey fueled by collective effort. At the heart of this journey lies the community itself, a group of individuals who understand their needs and aspirations...

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TESTAMENT OF TRUE RESILIENCE

It was onion transplanting time in my community, a time for hope and anticipation. But a major issue arose in the community where the community garden tanks weren’t supplying enough water as expected. This underprivileged...

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ADAPTING TO CHANGE

After attending my first in-service training, I was excited to collaborate with my community to select a project and develop the proposal. However, it soon dawned on me that I had to revisit a group...

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In the Face of Adversity, Leaders Emerge

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, one thing that remains consistent throughout the service is the presence of challenges often with no obvious solutions. At times, it may seem like some problems have no answers. But the...

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A Journey to My Host Community of Kosemar Tenda

After a long and adventurous journey spanning a day and a half, I finally set foot in the serene community of Kosemar Tenda, nestled in Jimara, Upper River Region. It was a Thursday morning, the...

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