Volunteer Work Liberia

Today the after-effects of the long civil war are still being felt with one in ten of the entire population being an orphaned child in a country where there simply aren't enough adults to care for them, and a country where serious mental health problems as a result of the war are epidemic. This is hardly surprising when you consider that 87% of all children in Liberia had witnessed a family member killed, 60% had seen other children beaten to death whilst 84% reported that they had experienced being "surrounded by, lying underneath or stepping on" dead bodies. As one girl reminisced "When I close my eyes, all I can see is the war. I often think about taking my own life."

There are many volunteer work placements in Liberia focusing on education, mental health and orphan care however we would recommend that only older, experienced volunteers go there. Yes Liberia is much in need of volunteer help, but the challenges there are so severe they can be overwhelming for a volunteer not used to such conditions. Please note that many volunteer opportunities in Liberia were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic which led to the permanent closure of some volunteer opportunities and restrictions on others. Hopefully things are now beginning to return to normal. If you run or know of a volunteer work project in Liberia let us know by contacting us here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Volunteer Work Liberia: The Lighthouse Project

In a shameless bit of self-promotion, read this novel by the African Volunteer Network team about volunteering in Uganda. "Well worth the read especially for those working with non-profits abroad. In fact, it should be required reading."

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Medical International Teams

By volunteering with MIT in Liberia, you will help provide urgent health care to the suffering people.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Yes Liberia

Volunteer work to create better lives in Liberia especially for children and their communities.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Franciscan Works

A faith based volunteer program working with children disadvantaged or orphaned in the civil war.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: HelpStay

Regularly update volunteer work placements in Liberia on the HelpStay bulletin board.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Our School Liberia

Only limited volunteer placements are available at any given time and these will be reserved for those who are most compatible with the school's outlook and needs.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Concern Worldwide

Their response in post-civil war Liberia focuses on not only helping those in dire need, but also supporting communities to take control of their own lives.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: VOSIEDA

Volunteers for Sustainable Development in Africa (VOSIEDA West Africa) is a Liberian non-profit and a network of development professionals working to promote prosperity, reduce extreme poverty, and strengthen peace and stability in Liberia and West Africa's Mano River Union Basin region.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Sponsor Children in Liberia

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Another way to volunteer in Liberia is to do so by sponsoring a child there. Details of how to sponsor a child in the country with Liberian child sponsor organisations, charities, programs and projects.

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Volunteer Work Liberia: Liberia Profile

In another of our African country profiles, find out all about Liberia in a series of information articles, latest daily news, videos, and images together with volunteering and child sponsorship opportunities.

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Volunteer Work Liberia

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