International Volunteering In Senegal
Go on a mission to Senegal with Sens Solidaires!
You will participate in biodiversity protection activities in collaboration with the NGO AGADA (Agir Autrement pour le Développement en Afrique), our partner NGO in Ziguinchor, with whom we carry out school correspondence projects and education for sustainable development, in particular O.D.D. 12 “Production, responsible consumption” : activity report 2019-21
In addition, many projects have been initiated to participate in the emancipation and inclusion of women and girls in Casamance.
These include market gardening, rice farming, and fish farming, all of which help enormously to reduce food insecurity in this area. We participate in the project : ISCOS with the IUCN partnership on biodiversity protection
We are looking for short term volunteers or long term civic services to participate in the project activities in the field
The experience
We do not require specific skills to go on our missions, but rather a commitment from the volunteer to want to help on our projects and return with knowledge. The activities to which the volunteers will dedicate their time are
– The reforestation of the surrounding mangrove. This is done mainly during the rainy season, from June to October, under the supervision of our local partner AGADA, who has a lot of knowledge in this field.
– Support for the school exchange program.
– Support for the vegetable garden project in the colleges.
– Helping women in the organic market garden where women make products from vegetables and fruits.
– Support to the installation of the Mirador on the Pointe Saint Georges for the observation of the Lamentins.
– Contribution to the construction of a dyke on the island of Effrane to slow down the erosion of the coastline.
– The census of the surrounding species.
Cost of the mission
Cost of a mission (excluding airfare) : 1300 EUROS + 25 EUROS MEMBERSHIP FEE IS 450 euros AFTER TAX DEDUCTION.
*The expenses of missions are tax deductible. Article 200 and 238 bis of the general tax code.
- 10, 15 days to 1 month maximum
During your volunteer mission, the scientific organization takes care of your supervision at its base, (overnight stays, meals morning, noon and evening and local transportation) SAS takes care of your transfer from the airport to our base in Senegal.
Les coûts annexes approximatifs de la mission : billet d’avion (800 euros), vaccins et médicaments obligatoires (100 euros). Ces frais attachés à la mission sont déductibles des impôts. SAS organise une formation journée de pré-départ obligatoire soit à distance ou dans nos bureaux. La formation est dispensée par des diplômés de la solidarité internationale (Institut humanitaire Bioforce Lyon).
We organize short missions to allow an effective immersion on the community projects that will be entrusted to you. Then you are free to extend your stay and discover the country. The cost of weekend activities is your responsibility.
Flight cancellation and medical and/or repatriation insurance (including Covid 19) are mandatory.
Do not hesitate to contact me for any further information. Good preparation for the mission!
Delphine Thibaut
phone : 06 73 76 60 13
contact@sensolidaire.org
Useful informations
- Formalities
You will need your valid passport (more than 6 months).
Advice for airlines to find you the best price : Cap Portugal, Air France, Royal Air Maroc …
- Health
Yellow fever vaccine is mandatory*, an anti-malaria treatment must be prescribed by your doctor, your usual medication, sun protection, sunglasses, a local disinfectant, a medicine against intestinal problems, a multipurpose antibiotic, eye drops, an analgesic, bandages, tablets to purify water. Mosquito repellent.
*Within the framework of the vaccine, make an appointment with the service specialized in tropical diseases, the closest to your home at least 2 months before departure (public hospital, vaccination center, airport …)
- Tips for travelers
Mission's base
