Zambia
Use your award to support schools and clinics near Victoria Falls.
Ways to get involved in Zambia
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Zambia
Zambia's placements are around Livingstone, near Victoria Falls, and the housing is basic shared accommodation with meals included. The work is kindergarten and school support at community schools that teach students who cannot afford fees, elderly care, medical clinic support, and school renovation with local builders. English is widely used. Stays run one to sixteen weeks. Costs are low enough that a single award can fund the fees for the full sixteen weeks, which is why alumni who want a long placement often end up here.
- Placements based in the traveler hub of Livingstone
- Rural teaching projects for primary aged students
- Construction work at community centers and schools
Placements run through International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Zambia
These are our partners' published fees for Zambia, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Zambia
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Victoria Falls · International Volunteer HQfrom $1,658 for 2 weeks, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $1,329 | $1,658 | $118 |
| 4 weeks | $2,477 | $2,806 | $100 |
| 6 weeks | $3,685 | $4,014 | $96 |
| 8 weeks | $4,894 | $5,223 | $93 |
| 10 weeks | $6,103 | $6,432 | $92 |
| 12 weeks | $7,311 | $7,640 | $91 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Meals
- Airport pick-up
- Transportation to and from placement
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Return airport transfer when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
- Volunteers staying longer than 4 weeks will need to budget an extra US$500 to obtain a temporal work permit from Zimbabwean Immigration in order to stay up to 90 days.
Livingstone · International Volunteer HQfrom $769 for 1 week, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 weeks | $440 | $769 | $110 |
| 2 weeks | $620 | $949 | $68 |
| 3 weeks | $820 | $1,149 | $55 |
| 4 weeks | $990 | $1,319 | $47 |
| 5 weeks | $1,150 | $1,479 | $42 |
| 6 weeks | $1,320 | $1,649 | $39 |
| 8 weeks | $1,660 | $1,989 | $36 |
| 10 weeks | $2,000 | $2,329 | $33 |
| 12 weeks | $2,340 | $2,669 | $32 |
| 16 weeks | $3,020 | $3,349 | $30 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Meals
- Airport pick-up
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Transport to and from your placement each day
- Return airport transfer when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Zambia numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Zambia
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Zambia?
- Yes. Placements in Zambia run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Zambia?
- 1-16 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Zambia?
- We list 6 placements in Zambia, spanning Community Development, Education & Youth, Healthcare & Public Health.
Get the details for Zambia
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Zambia, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.