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Community-led development in Sierra Leone
Volunteer in Sierra Leone

On-site volunteering in Makeni.

Supervised, staff-led placements coordinated through CARDO’s Makeni office.

How on-site placements work

On-site placements are coordinated through CARDO in Makeni. Activities are supervised and staff-led, arranged according to the assignment, community priorities and travel conditions. Placements are typically proposed for 4 to 12 weeks, with the exact schedule, role requirements and logistics agreed with you before acceptance.

Costs are disclosed in writing before you accept a placement. We do not promise specific guesthouses, prices, free meals, free transport, medical arrangements or immigration outcomes on this page — ask for the full written cost and logistics schedule as part of your application review, and do not book travel until CARDO confirms your placement.

On-site roles

Expression of interest

Community Development

Support staff-led community activities in Makeni and surrounding areas.

Deliverables
Agreed with supervisor on arrival.
Time commitment
4u201312 weeks, schedule agreed before acceptance
Supervisor
[CARDO to name a supervisor]

Register your interest

Expression of interest

Agriculture

Support agriculture programme activities alongside CARDO field staff.

Deliverables
Agreed with supervisor on arrival.
Time commitment
4u201312 weeks, schedule agreed before acceptance
Supervisor
[CARDO to name a supervisor]

Register your interest

Expression of interest

Education

Support education programme activities under staff supervision. Any activity involving direct contact with children requires additional safeguarding checks.

Deliverables
Agreed with supervisor on arrival.
Time commitment
4u201312 weeks, schedule agreed before acceptance
Supervisor
[CARDO to name a supervisor]

Register your interest

Expression of interest

Administration

Support office administration and coordination tasks in Makeni.

Deliverables
Agreed with supervisor on arrival.
Time commitment
4u201312 weeks, schedule agreed before acceptance
Supervisor
[CARDO to name a supervisor]

Register your interest

Safeguards

CARDO expects volunteers to treat children and community members with dignity, follow staff supervision and respect privacy. Any activity involving direct contact with children requires additional screening and safeguarding orientation before it begins.

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