Volunteer Opportunities in Angola

Many expats accompanying their spouses to Angola find themselves eager to "give back" to the community, and if you speak Portuguese you'll be an especially valuable asset to any team. A good place to start would be by contacting one of the many clubs in Angola before you arrive:

• American Women’s Association – [email protected]
• The International Women’s Association – [email protected]
• The Angola Field Group – [email protected] meets every Thursday at 7:00pm in the Viking Club in the city center. Ask and they’ll give you information on the local HASH runs.
• British Women’s Group – [email protected].

I'd also recommend contacting your respective embassy in Angola and asking for contact details for organisations that might be looking for volunteers.

Getting to and from the work you may want to do will be a challenge, most expats in Angola don't have their own car - and if the organisation you wish to volunteer for can't arrange transport - you may, unfortunately be stuck at home. That said, there's always room for unique problem-solving efforts in this African country, so just believe you'll find a way at some point.

Also, for more info about living in Angola, check out the Expat Arrivals PDF/Printable guide.