Volunteer in Africa, work with the Elderly in Uganda or Kenya.
Are you especially good working with seniors? Mamas and papas Men and women of advanced age in Africa hold a community’s history and wisdom, forming a precious human, social and economic network. And, they help indigenous societies retain their cultural roots, passing along traditions to younger generations. There is no welfare system in places where we work so often, elders live on a limited income, and lose their access to basic services at the same time that they lose their prominent place in society.
They can become easily cut off and isolated. Various Community initiatives and organizations reach out to provide basic nutrition, health care and social interaction, but often run on small budgets. Your help can be an important link between social services and the elderly recipients. You can help build and repair safe housing for the elderly, engage elders in activities such as singing, dancing, playing games and developing arts and crafts projects, and assisting them on recreational outings and so on.
