Volunteering

Travelling to The Gambia

On this page, you will find some information about travelling to The Gambia. Please note that things can be different per country, and we recommend you check your local travelling agency when planning a trip.

To visit The Gambia, we recommend that you contact your doctor to ensure you have the correct vaccinations and anti-malaria tablets. You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Most major countries offer direct flights to The Gambia, but a connecting flight is also common.

Our Location

Mansa-Colley Bojang School is located off the Sanyang High-way, outside of Brikama in Jalambang Village. Our sign to the school is located on the left side of the road, as shown below.

Accommodation

Accommodation Within the school grounds, Mansa-Colley has built a house with the purpose of housing volunteers.
The school grounds are secured by a night watch, to ensure the safety of our school and any volunteers that are staying with us.

The cost per night is approcimately 1,000 Gambian Dalesi (£15,- / €20,-) This includes breakfast.
If you wish to have lunch and dinner at the school, this can be arranged for an extra 700 Gambian Dalasi (£10,- / €12,-) per day.
Please be aware that prices are subject to change due to exchange rates and inflation. We recommend that you contact us before you plan your trip for the most accurate pricing.

If you wish to seek alternative accommodation, you can do so within the tourist area or within a local village or town such as Brikama. We do recommend, for the true Gambian experience, to stay at the school or find accommodation nearby. Travelling to the school can be arranged for a fee, and is determined on a ad-hoc basis.

To arrange a visit to our school, please contact us through the details on our contact page.

Volunteering at Mansa-Colley

We gladly accept any help from volunteers. There are different ways you can help:

Helping to teach in classes
Share knowledge and skills with teachers and parents
Helping to perform maintenance around the school
Helping with construction of ongoing projects