STUDENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND VISITORS PROGRAM
Students program
Response Network offers placements and fieldwork to international under graduate and post graduate students ( Bachelor and Masters Degree) in a range of different areas.
Programs offered by Response Network (RN)
· Agriculture
· Development studies
· Education and sport studies
· Health and social work studies
· Community Development
The students program include:
· Introduction to Zambian, culture, society and everyday life
· Introduction to RN organisation, programs and guidelines
· Program outline for the agreed number of weeks
· Coordination and supervision from the Program officer on the relevant program
· Professional supervision may be offered depending on availability in the program
· Stay with a host family in the rural area
· Transport to and from the host village
Not included
· Accomodation in Livingstone is not included but Response Network can recommend safe and affordable lodging within town.
Costs· The cost depends on the length of stay and number of volunteers.
For further information please contact: mail@responsenetwork.org
Testimonials and Reviews
Read the reviews from the students that have participated in the program
“You got to know yourself better. My personality, my strengths and weaknesses became more visible in this placement.”
— Occupational Therapy Student
“You find yourself in the bush in Zambia and you are supposed to help. It can be quite challenging as a student to take that responsibility.”
— Occupational Therapy Student
“Because of the differences and the huge challenges that I had to overcome, my experience from Zambia is more valuable than experiences from my previous placements. I feel I can face any challenge as a future occupational therapist in Norway ”
— Occupational Therapy Student
Volunteers program
Are you looking for experiences that goes beyond the holiday expereince? Do you want to enjoy Zambian hospitality and take part in the genuine way of living in a rural community? And are you ready to engage and contribute in the everyday life of the members of the community?
Response Network (RN) offers shorter and longer stays, where you participate as a volunteer in any of our community programs. See list of programs here under Projects.
The volunteer program include:
· Introduction to Zambian culture,society and everyday life
· Introduction to RN organisation, programs and guidelines
· Introduction and coordination of the chosen program
· Program outline for the agreed number of days
· Accommodation and meals with a host family in the community
· Transport facility
· Follow-up from the RN program officer
Not included
· Accomodation in Livingstone is not included but Response Network can recommend safe and affordable lodging within town.
Costs
· The cost depends on the length of stay and number of volunteers.
For further information please contact: mail@responsenetwork.org
Visitors programme
Are you visiting Zambia? Curious to expereince Zambia beyond the tourist sights? Or you may be interested in learning more about the unique programs and self help strategies Response Network (RN) are facilitating?
See a list of the different programs here under Projects. Response Network can offer you a visitors program for 3-5 days. During the field visit you will participate in the chosen project and you’ll be accommodated by a host family in the village.
The visitors program include:
· Introduction to Zambian, culture, society and everyday life
· Introduction to RN organisation, programs and guidelines
· Program outline for the agreed number of days
· Accomadation and meals witha host family in the rural area
· Transport to and from the host community
Not included
· Accomodation in Livingstone is not included but Response Network can recommend safe and affordable lodging within town.
Costs· The cost depends on the length of stay and number of visitors.
For further information please contact:mail@responsenetwork.org
Testimonials and Reviews
Feed back from the volunteers
“I have discovered more about myself as a person and as a therapist. I have really
grown.”Visitor
“Because of the differences and the huge challenges that I had to overcome, my
experience from Zambia is more valuable than experiences from my previous
placements. I feel I can face any challenge as a future occupational therapist
in Norway”Visitor
“You got to know yourself better. My personality, my strengths and weaknesses became
more visible in this placement ”Visitor
