A volunteer trip to Egypt is the chance to experience a huge change of pace and one that everyone can adapt to, and perfect for adventurous travellers.
Egypt has a buzz about it, a pace and a national character all its own. The complexity that you’ll find when you volunteer in Egypt offers you an experience of incomparable historical and cultural depth, and you’ll live out this amazing adventure against the backdrop of some of the most incredible landscapes and cityscapes you’ve ever encountered.
One thing that you’ll notice as you wander Cairo, is the stark socio-economic contrast among its neighborhoods, indicating the city’s rapid and unequal growth. As part of a volunteer service trip, you’ll work alongside one of a variety of progressive local organizations to support efforts to address those discrepancies. The work you do will help pave the road to better lives for countless members of a fascinating, but often polarized culture.
Where You Can Help
For community work, the larger cities like Cairo are where a lot of projects are based. The popular tourism resort of Sharm el-Sheikh is one of the places that everyone must visit at some point and with so much to see and do, as well as a great chance to chill out, it’s the perfect place to take a summer volunteer holiday.
Volunteering Programs in Egypt
Volunteers can be involved with caring for infants and children, teaching children, teaching English, assisting teachers, sharing their professional skills/experience, caring for the elderly, caring for people with disabilities, working with people affected by HIV/AIDS, and assisting teachers of special education.
FAQ
Food
Egypt is not only home to some amazing sights but also has the best restaurants around when it comes to Egyptian cuisine. Why not indulge is some kabab, kofta, reyash, nefa or tarab? It provides an authentic slice of the country and will keep you fuelled throughout the day or be an excellent way to cap off the evening. One thing you must try when over in Sharm el-Sheikh is guava juice. This freshly squeezed drink provides the perfect refreshing tonic, especially when the sun beats down throughout the day.
Free Time
Egypt really is one of the best volunteer destinations in Africa due to the amount of famous sights like the Pyramids. Try to pack in all the sights in Cairo, plus Aswan, Nile cruise, and Hurghada for the beach, diving and snorkelling.