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Up to 40% off!

Volunteer Teaching Cape Verde

Volunteer Teaching: Cape Verde is a volunteer placement in Tarrafal, a small beach town in the north-west, from $530 a week per person with a $350 deposit. You teach conversational English and related subjects alongside local staff. Stays run 1-12 weeks and suit travellers aged 20-45. Start dates run from 30 August 2026.

  • 18 Meals (Vegetarian Options)
  • All transport & Accommodation
  • No Hidden Charges or Application Fees
  • Meet volunteers from all over the world
  • No Teaching experience required
  • Accommodation
  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Airport Transfer (Departing)

A wonderful programme for any age. It’s rewarding, hands-on, and truly memorable. You’ll help amazing animals, work with a great team, and connect with people who may become lifelong friends.

Lukas, British 25
from$530Per Week
Pay $350 deposit
  • Length1-12 Weeks
  • Starting PointTarrafal
  • Ending PointTarrafal
  • Avg. Group Size6-20
  • Avg. Age20-45
  • No. Of Activities30
  • No. Of Meals18

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Program

Beautiful aerial view of a coastal town, sandy beach, and clear blue-green ocean with boats.
Two people walk past colorful buildings and parked cars on a sunny street.
Four smiling women, one in a blue patterned dress, gathered around a table indoors.
A traveler with a backpack stands before a white church with an orange roof in a town square.
A group of masked volunteers sit on steps in front of a building with colorful murals.
Day 1

Welcome to your New Home

Get ready to be greeted with a warm Cape Verdean welcome by our transfer coordinator! Picture this: You step off the plane and make your way to the meeting point, where our coordinator will be eagerly awaiting your arrival. From there, they'll whisk you away to your accommodation while filling you in on all the exciting adventures in store for the next few days. It's the perfect start to your Cape Verde adventure!

  • Meals IncludedBrunch, Dinner
  • Room TypeVolunteer House
  • Activities IncludedAirport Transfer
A large group of joyful children and an adult woman smiling and making playful faces.
Two women teaching a group of young children seated at colorful tables in a bright classroom.
A smiling teacher and children coloring vibrant drawings together at a table.
A volunteer helps a group of young children draw and color at a table in a bright classroom.
Curious kindergarten children gather around a table, exploring a variety of animal and dinosaur toys.
An adult films a group of excited children reaching up and playing in a cheerful classroom.
Day 2 - 6

Volunteer Teaching

Each day will see you deliver a variety of learning experiences to the children of a local school, from kindergarten to primary school age. The exact activities will be decided though planning sessions after teaching finishes each day. They will include the use of board games, playdough, colouring in, physical games and story-telling. The kids also want to know about you, so make sure you know a little about where you're from!

  • Meals IncludedBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Room TypeVolunteer House
  • Activities IncludedTeaching, Playing Games with Children
Colorful fishing boats on a sunny beach with people carrying baskets, backed by arid mountains.
Four smiling women pose on a dark sand beach with the ocean and distant mountains.
A lively street in Cape Verde with colorful buildings, palm trees, parked cars, and a red taxi.
An older woman in a blue headscarf arranges fresh produce at a bustling market in Cape Verde.
Day 7

Choose Your Own Adventure!

The weekend is time for you to spread your wings a little, if you’re up for it. We’ve equipped you with some language basics, introduced you to the local cuisine…now lets see where that can get you! You’re free to organise any adventure you care to, or simply chill ahead of the volunteer work. We can offer advice on where to go, if you need it.

  • Meals IncludedBreakfast

Starting Dates

Add up to 12 weeks

Pick from a choice of 5 programs to add to your first week of volunteering.

Optional Extras

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$975
$1390
$495
$940
$1355
$1155
$1680
$525
$790

Volunteer Teaching: Cape Verde

Join our global team to boost English proficiency and broaden horizons for children in a Cape Verde community. With 290 students and limited resources, your involvement can make a lasting difference. Empower these children, often from single-parent households and large families, to overcome economic challenges and thrive with strong family bonds and an enriched education. Make an impact and have fun doing it!

The Program

Monday-Friday: Engage in lively English-teaching at a kindergarten and primary school using board games, playdough, and coloring. Boost teamwork with games and physical education, explore colors, shapes, numbers, and alphabets. Enhance learning with outdoor activities, short stories, poems, and songs. Share your culture and geography, plan lessons, and maintain a file for smooth handovers. Make learning fun and impactful!

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prepare mentally?

Our Culture week program covers most of the topics including culture shock and how to adapt to Culture and Traditions. One should come with an open mind. We suggest you to go through the program guide.

How old do I have to be?

We accept participants aged from 16 and above. Participants under the age of 18 must travel with a parent or legal guardian. There is no upper age limit however, we recommend participants to check with the program options that are available.

Do I need to be fit/in shape for my project?

We should always be healthy and maintain our fitness. However, it depends on the project you choose and you should always be ready to work.

What should I wear? Is there a dress code?

It depends on which project you have chosen. Some projects require formal dressing. Therefore, packing a few formal clothes won’t harm

What type of food can I expect?

We're all about serving up tasty veggie and non-veggie dishes, made with simple, fresh, and local ingredients. We've got your allergies covered, so no worries there. We've got you sorted with three yummy meals on weekdays, and two awesome meals on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays.

Where will I be staying?

During your time, you will be accommodated at our accommodation. All our accommodations are dormitory style, shared and gender based rooms. We also provide private rooms (Dormitory style) subject to availability which you can request for at an extra cost. Whichever room you will choose, we provide clean, tidy, secured and basic facilities.