Life of a Volunteer

Finding My Voice by Helping Others Find Theirs

Today I am celebrating how far my voice has come. If you met me two years ago, you probably wouldn’t remember me. I chose the back seats. I kept my thoughts to myself. Speaking in...

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Serving with Heart: A Journey of Connection and Change

Embarking on a community service journey, I spent the past three months immersed in a world of new experiences, challenges, and connections. This period has been a transformative adventure, allowing me to learn, grow, and...

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Carried by Family: A Reflection on Service and Belonging

The first time I followed my host mother to fetch water, I thought I was simply helping with a chore. The sun was already high, and the path stretched further than I had expected. We...

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How Saying ‘’Yes’’ to Six Empty Garden Beds Changed Everything

As a CorpsAfrica Volunteer, I arrived in my community with a willingness to serve, but I had no knowledge of gardening. My deployment was just beginning, and I was about to embark on a journey...

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Turning Soya Beans into Nutrition and Opportunity

When I began working closely with the communities of Kpalikori, I noticed something both promising and concerning. Soya beans were available and accessible, yet they were not fully utilized in household meals. Despite being highly...

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The Quiet Work of Believing Together in a Community I Now Call Home

“Through patience and shared belief, one youth group in Malawi transformed from low attendance and expectations of handouts into a self-driven force for change, proving that true community development begins with mindset” Before I began...

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My Service Found a Home

Some homes we are given others gently choose us. I arrived in the evening, tired and unsure of what to expect, but they welcomed me with warmth that instantly put me at ease. They asked...

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Trading comfort for a community: My CorpsAfrica life in Zomba, Malawi

When I first arrived at my new site, a community settled at the foot of a beautiful, rolling hill, my mind was flooded with questions. What were the unspoken rules here? What did people truly...

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Rediscovering Traditional Building Methods

I stood quietly, watching as bare hands shaped the earth into walls. No cement. No blocks. No machines. Just soil, gravel, sand, and patience. In that moment, I realised I was witnessing a traditional method...

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Stepping out of my comfort zone: My first two months in Zomba as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer

After a 5-week Pre-Service Training, I started my service as a CorpsAfrica volunteer in Zomba District, Southern part of Malawi. I felt both nervous and excited. I was excited to meet new people, learn about...

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