Volunteer Stories

Get an inside look at the experiences of CorpsAfrica Volunteers in the field.

“Dust is constant” is a Kenyan slang expression that is frequently used to describe the tragedy that befalls someone; it has nothing to do...

You know in the movies (the cliche ones), where a girl finally leaves home, to probably go to college in a different state and...

Arriving in Kamwathu Sublocation, Tharaka Nithi County, was less of a shock than I had anticipated. Having grown up in Samburu County, one of...

Muhammad Ali once said, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” Embarking on my journey as a...

“Volunteerism is not for the faint-hearted.” This quote by Arthur Nkosi has never struck a chord with me more deeply than it does now....

Arriving in Kpeve Tornu as a CorpsAfrica/Ghana Volunteer marked the beginning of an incredible journey of community engagement and growth. Located in Ghana’s Volta...

Lately, I have learned something interesting that I am sure will be helpful to my leaders. Many people can relate that meeting new people...

Save Point: Starting My Journey In the world of Goviefe-Dudome, my house is my “save point”—a place to rest, reset, and prepare for each...

Fondé il y a plus de 100 ans par YORO HODE THIAM, Diorbivol Fisherman est un village situé à Dande Mayo un Matam enclavé...

After a transformative experience serving as a CorpsAfrica Volunteer in Ghana, I embarked on a new journey as an Exchange Volunteer in Senegal. This...