mission & Model
Volunteer
Volunteer at The Gambia Academy and use your skills to help transform education, empower communities, and support Africa’s next generation of leaders.
Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome volunteers with expertise or interest in:
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Education & Curriculum Support: Teaching, mentoring, lesson planning, teacher training.
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Creative Arts & Media: Music, film, photography, fashion, design, or digital production.
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Construction & Infrastructure: Architecture, engineering, or project management for campus development.
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Agriculture & Environmental Programs: Sustainable farming, renewable energy, and recycling projects, hydroponics.
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Administration & Capacity Building: Helping develop our systems, communication, and outreach.
Whether you stay for a few weeks or for months, your time and skills directly contribute to strengthening the Academy and its students.
What we offer our volunteers
Volunteers are hosted at our site in Medina Salam, a quiet rural village surrounded by nature and just a 10-minute walk from an untouched sandy beach.
Accommodation is comfortable and includes three daily meals of locally prepared Gambian dishes.
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You’ll live alongside staff and students, experience community life, gaining as much as you give.
Why Volunteer With Us
Volunteering at The Gambia Academy is more than an act of giving - it’s a partnership in transformation. Our volunteers come from across the world to share knowledge, teach new skills, and support a mission that is redefining what education in Africa means.
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You’ll be part of a living, working example of decolonised education - one that blends practical learning, creativity, and African cultural values to build sustainable change.
Your Impact
Every volunteer helps extend the reach of the Academy’s mission — to decolonise education and build self-sustaining systems of learning across Africa.
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Your contribution strengthens local capacity, supports teacher development, and ensures that students gain the real-world skills needed to transform their communities.
