Become an active part of the change. If you meet the minimum requirements to become an Africathletics volunteer, you can join us and experience this incredible journey during one of our two missions, held in the summer o or winter. The first mission usually takes place between July and August, and the second between January and Fabruary As a volunteer, you’ll need to cover your own mission expenses.
By clicking the "CONTACT US" button, you can send us an email so we can learn more about you and arrange an initial meeting - either online or by phone.
To take part in a volunteer mission, you’ll need to apply and meet the minimum requirements. If you’re selected by our team, your adventure will begin. Interviews for the summer mission usually start around mid-November, and for the winter mission around mid-January/February.
We’re always looking for active people to support us!
Here are some ways you can help:
Join events as a volunteer and spread the word about Africathletics:
- Organize a fundraising event
- Collect second-hand shoes and clothes
- Surprise us! Share your unique idea 🙂
Minimum age: 18+
English level: B2
Adaptability
Passion for sport
Teamwork skills
Spirit of adventure
There are no mandatory vaccines for entering Malawi, but we recommend consulting your doctor, who can give you all the necessary information.
We could write a whole book, but here’s a quick guide.
When you travel, you’ll be allowed: One checked bag 23 kg (a travel backpack is perfect one) and carry-on 23x40x55cm suggested (The North Face Base Camp Duffel) 7kg (Duffle Base Camp The North Face).
Inside your bags, make sure you have:
As a volunteer, you’ll need to cover: Your flight, and food and accommodation, should pay a €50 association membership fee you will have to activate the , travel insurance, update your vaccination records, the cost of the entry visa to Malawi.
We’ll send you all cost details via email 🙂
Since 2015, Africathletics has been collecting second-hand sports gear and turning it into opportunities. Thanks to your generosity, we can provide scholarship recipients with a full kit (Backpack, T-shirt, Shorts, Sweatshirt, Running Shoes) to train and grow through sport.
When preparing your donation box, please follow these simple steps:
Label the outside with:
This helps us organize donations better and get them quickly to the children who need them.
How to donate sports shoes to Africathletics
The process for donating shoes is very similar to that for clothes, with a few minor differences. To make everything easier, we have created a video tutorial that will guide you step by step video tutorial che ti guiderà passo dopo passo!
An important tip:
The fuller the box, the happier we'll be! So don't leave any empty spaces: squish everything down and fill every corner. schiaccia tutto e riempi ogni angolo.
