Volunteer Stories

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

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Angella Chizimba Malawi is well known as the “Warm Heart of Africa” because of its inclusive and welcoming culture....

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Volunteer Ms. Margret Balekire Chavula “Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” —...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Ms. Amy Benilde Uwonkunda There is no better exercise for your heart, than reaching down and helping to lift someone...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteer Mr. Isaac Ndengejeho William Green once said, “I feel like I have a new life and I am going to...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Volunteers Mr. Jean Migambi and Mr. Alexandre Rurangwa Cyungo, Mukaka, and Kariha villages are remote areas in the Ngororero district where...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Malawi Program Coordinator Sarah Kazira From December 2-5, Russia hosted the 5th Annual International Volunteer Forum in Sochi, Russia. I was fortunate...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Senegal Volunteer Mr. Issa Fall Of all the experiences a person can have, there is not one that is more rewarding than...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Rwanda Exchange Volunteer Mr. Assane Seck September 16, 2018: I can hardly believe that I am going to Rwanda. For many young...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Mr. Hamza Aboubaigi Speaking Arabic and wearing modern clothing in front of 34 Berber men isn’t really the best way...

Written by CorpsAfrica/Maroc Volunteer Ms. Souad Nahal It is definitely true that the beauty of this place does not reflect the beauty of life...