Archive for the 'Africa' Category

Donna Gibson: Teaching English in Mombassa

March 9, 2007

Donna Gibson
What made you want to volunteer?
“It makes me feel better about myself. It’s a selfish thing to say, but I really do get a kick out of going out there and helping people.
“When I was seven, I was watching TV and remember seeing one of those adverts about famine in Africa and to this [...]

Looking after lion cubs in Zimbabwe

March 6, 2007

Helen Wilderspin

50
Northampton
Self-employed

Worked with African Impact, Zimbabwe, from 6th October 2005 – 11th February 2006
Had one week off to travel to Cape Town in January 2006

Had originally planned the trip to be three months, but enjoyed it so much had to extend it to four

48 at the time of the trip
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