Volunteers welcome to help with gardening and teaching in our art center in Dakar, Senegal

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    we are a family living in the coastal area of rural Senegal. my husband and I are founders of an association for Art and artists.
    our work is aimed to helping the local people to become self-sufficient by developing their sense of creative initiative.

    We run a Holisitc Art Center on our 4 hectares, the project involves:
    International artist residencies, agricultural development and green building practices.
    so far we have been putting a lot of effort in building green houses from earth for the projects spaces. we keep evolving our techniques and experiment with other methods.
    we are growing vegetables and fruit on our land and have begun to incorporate agro-forestry principals for the fields.
    We have some animals and knowledge in animal care is very welcome.

    We also have an art space in the city of Dakar ( little gallery shop, a workshop and exhibition area) . We are sharing our time between our two locations.


    We are looking for volunteers in all areas: education, agriculture, cleaning and maintenance assistance with art programs and workshops, website/fb design and upkeep, animal care, etc.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    A Volunteer would be part of the family and could get involved in any aspect of the project they are interested in, art, agriculture, farm animals or building.
    a main work would be to help with teaching the children and spending time with them.
    The Mother is American and the Father is Senegalese. The Children speak, Wolof, English and French.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Wolof: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Additional to the Land the project has been given a big warehouse that the founders have transformed over many years to an artists workshop, Gallery space, and workshop area.
    the living space is enclosed within that and you will be most likely be staying in the sleeping area of the warehouse. we created a tent-park inside where each worker, volunteer and guest should be staying in their private tent. Men and women don't share one sleeping space.

    The environment in the country is still being developed, also not far from the ocean. Both parents are professional artists, so living environments are very aesthetically pleasing. but a camping environment and tent-living should be expected! Lots of opportunities to meet people of various backgrounds, local and international.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are Muslims and practice Islam. Islamic principles are valued and very important in our home and workspace. These values must be respected by volunteers. Extra marital relations are not permitted in our premises and we expect a volunteer to conduct themselves in a manner that is respectful of the children as well. We respect other religions and beliefs and live close to a catholic community. As artists our views are open, but with an emphasis on mutual respect.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 997144235948

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