Volunteering
Volunteering
your time and skills in Mwandi will benefit both the community and yourself.
Immersing yourself in a foreign culture will inevitably change one or two
things about who you are. Seeing life through the eyes of an orphaned child is
a valuable life lesson in what is truly important. Volunteering is not
necessarily about what you can give, so if you think you have nothing to offer
then you are probably a prime candidate! The gift of time and love is often
appreciated more than any material gift or skill that you may possess.
Listening to the stories, the struggles, the successes and joys of this
community will teach you more about life and love than you may have thought
possible. Take time to read the stories on this page from previous volunteers.
How To Volunteer
Anyone who is willing to give of themselves is welcome in Mwandi. Specific skill areas required include teachers, social workers, builders, chaplains and engineers... although there is literally a job for anyone who is willing to put up their hand. If you would like to volunteer with the Mwandi UCZ OVC Project, please contact the project co-ordinator, Fiona Dixon-Thompson uczovc@gmail.com.
Urgent Needs For The OVC Project
Treadle sewing machines for the sewing centre - $250 each (We need 10)
Furniture for the sewing centre - $2,000
Support for the Feeding Program - ANY Support
Blankets for winter (500 is our aim) - $15 each
Please Pray For
• Financial support to be coming in for Feeding Program and
smooth running at the OVC Project
• Fiona's Health to improve to be 100%
• For Volunteers and staff at the project to work hard making correct decisions
• Visitors to Mwandi to be safe and feel at peace being away from their
families
• For all children who are suffering from HIV
• For leaders of Zambia
Please remember to keep us in your prayers and, as you can read from the newsletter, we are very busy at the moment so I hope that all our staff, volunteers and mission workers remain strong and healthy to keep the children supported.