This camp is organised in order to continue the construction of the camp house in Maburveh village (44km from capital, Freetown), built with mud that has been going on in the previous four years. It will comprise the completion of the internal walls, reconstructing some of the doors and windows, doing the ceiling, whitewashing the walls. This is an ongoing process which may or may not be completed depending on the availability of time and resources. It however allows the participation of as many volunteers as possible until its final completion.
General Information
Health:
There are no serious contagious diseases in the country, especially in the camp site community setting. However, campers are advised to bring along one or two clothing that cover the whole body as a measure against possible itchy grass in the camp and as an additional measure against mosquitoes at night. Mosquito nets and insect killers are provided by the Association.
Sanitation:
There is no tap water in the camp area. Water is scooped from water wells during winter and there are running non polluted and not too deep fresh water streams during the raining season where campers enjoy swimming and diving. Treated drinking water is however supplied to the camp by the Association.
Communication:
There is now improved communications in the country, especially in the area of mobile phone links. One can call any part of the world from any part of the country. Also, there are telecentres all around, where anybody can pay a minimal fee to make a call. Internet facilities are however only available largely in Freetown for now. There are limited facilities of this type in the provincial cities.
Accommodation:
VWASL Camp House.
Arrival:
Volunteers are encouraged to arrive 2-3 days before the project start date for orientation and rest.
The city of Freetown and the airport are separated by the Atlantic Ocean. A ferry is used to cross to the city and back. The volunteers will be met at the airport by a member of the Association.
Participation Fees:
US$250 or EUR150, to be paid on arrival at VWASL office.
« I can say that the best things about the workcamp and this whole experience were the chance of making a real difference to the lives of very needy children. This is an extremely valuable project where volunteers can have a massive impact. Also the possibility of learning a huge amount about a country so different from our own. I learnt ten times as much by carrying out a workcamp than I would ever do backpacking. »
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