Volunteer?
Do you want to be part of a wonderful journey in the heart of Africa? Then you just have to follow the steps:
1st: pick and choose amongst our exciting volunteering opportunities
2nd: send us an email here
3rd: you will receive an application form to fill
4th: embark for an unforgivable adventure!
Volunteering at Kom Forest
Come and assist Sekakoh in building the research centre of Kom, the first structure of its kind in the North-West region of Cameroon! This unique eco-friendly building will be constructed using the earth-bag building technique. You will also lead our environmental club in partnership with local schools.
You will assist us in our sensitization programs: present to the villagers which species are protected by the law, what harvesting practices are (un)sustainable, etc. In addition, you will start a natural agriculture project behind the construction site. At Sekakoh, we are willing to practice the agricultural techniques of Masanobu Fukuoka for a more responsible agriculture.
Be part of the first natural agriculture project of the country, the spearhead of a promising concept in a region of the world where many farmers use uncontrolled toxic fertilisers.
Duties
=> Build the research centre,
=> Lead the natural agriculture project,
=> Lead the environmental club,
=> Assist any programs and research projects by Sekakoh and partners, etc.
Prices for 2020
=> 1 month: 750€
=> 2 months: 1 050€
=> 3 months: 1 500€
Prices include:
=> Transport, basic housing[1] and food in Cameroon
=> A participation fee to Sekakoh’s programs
Prices do not include:
=> Plane ticket to and from Douala International Airport
=> Visa
=> Yellow fever shot (mandatory)
[1] Hotel in Douala and tent or local house on site.
Volunteering at Benoue National Park
n volunteering at the Benoue National Park you will have the unique opportunity to get involved in the protection of a Biosphere Reserve. Not only you will lead the projects of Sekakoh (sensitizing local children, lead our lion campaign, etc.), but you will also take part in the conservation of the protected area in working closely with the officials.
Duties
=> Leading Sekakoh’s programs and campaigns in and around the protected area,
=> Assisting officials in their education campaigns and other programs,
=> Assisting any research conducted by Sekakoh and partners, etc.
Prices for 2016
=> 1 month: 995€
=> 2 months: 1 500€
=> 3 months: 2 100€
Prices include:
=> Transport, basic housing[2] and food in Cameroon
=> A participation fee to Sekakoh’s programs
Prices do not include:
=> Plane ticket to and from Douala International Airport
=> Visa
=> Yellow fever shot (mandatory)