SCHOOL SUPPORT AND STORY COLLECTION IN AGOMÉ-TOMÉGBÉ
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Togo
Education
Children
Education
Children
Fixed dates
About the project
SCHOOL SUPPORT AND STORY COLLECTION IN AGOMÉ-TOMÉGBÉ
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The NGO Association Togolaise des Volontaires au Travail (ASTOVOT) has over 60 years of experience in international voluntary service. Each year, it welcomes many volunteers from around the world for short, medium, and long-term projects (from 3 weeks to 12 months) in Togo. These projects allow around 200 national volunteers to interact with international volunteers and create meaningful intercultural exchanges throughout the year. ASTOVOT is a member of: Coordinating Committee for International Voluntary Service (CCIVS – UNESCO) Network of Africa Voluntary Organisations (NAVO) It partners with volunteer organizations in Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada, and Africa. Its projects mainly focus on: Community development Education and citizenship Health and social action Environmental protection Intercultural learning Construction and renovation of community infrastructure
💼 What the programme involves
Description
This summer, ASTOVOT is organizing an international volunteer program in the village of Agomé-Tomégbé, combining educational support and preservation of oral heritage. Mornings: school support workshops for village children, focusing on core subjects such as French, mathematics, and English. The aim is to offer practical, playful, and interactive activities that help children strengthen their knowledge without formal lessons. Afternoons: workshops to collect local stories from families and village elders. Volunteers will help document the traditions and tales of the Ewe community, which will later be compiled into an educational collection for future use in Togolese schools
Objectives of project
Provide interactive and playful educational support to strengthen children's knowledge
Preserve and promote Ewe oral heritage through the collection of local stories and narratives Foster creativity, self-expression, and self-confidence in children
Develop intercultural awareness and solidarity between volunteers and the local community
Volunteer Tasks
Educational Support (Mornings)
Supervise practical and playful workshops in French, mathematics, and English
Organize educational games and interactive exercises to make learning engaging
Story Collection and Oral Heritage (Afternoons)
Participate in collecting traditional Ewe stories and narratives from village elders and families
Document and transcribe the stories to create an educational and cultural collection
Lead workshops around the stories, including readings, theater, and performances for children
Help promote cultural heritage and support the dissemination of these stories in local schools
🏠 Accommodation on site
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation is usually basic and depends on the project location. Volunteers stay in groups of 3–4 per room, with room-sharing arrangements decided collectively. Some sites have dry toilets and showers without running water. Mats are provided, and volunteers may bring sleeping bags if possible. Drinking water is available on site, but electricity and internet access may be limited.
FOODS
During the camp, volunteers are responsible for preparing their own meals. An internal schedule organizes volunteers into groups that take turns handling household tasks, including cooking, cleaning, and meal preparation. Ingredients may be local, imported, or organic, and special dietary needs are taken into account whenever possible. Volunteers also enjoy a variety of tropical fruits such as bananas, oranges, pineapples, mangoes, avocados, and papayas, which are readily available during the camp.
📍 About the location
Apart from the main camp activities, several recreational and cultural activities are organized, such as discovery walks, hiking, festive outings, and cultural exchanges. These activities allow volunteers to interact with local communities and to explore Togolese culture. During weekends, group excursions are arranged by volunteers and camp coordinators to visit local tourist sites in the project area. Please note that costs related to excursions and outings are not included in the participation fee.
⚠️ Requirements
Motivated and interested in children and non-formal education Ability to lead playful and interactive workshops Patience, cultural openness, and teamwork Adaptability to simple living conditions in a rural environment
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your stay and contain at least two blank pages for the visa. Visa: Application is done online. Current procedures and requirements for traveling to Togo are available at https://voyage.gouv.tg/. It is strongly recommended to apply well in advance.
The working languages of the camp are English and French. However, non-French
speaking volunteers are advised to have basic knowledge of French before arrival,
as French is the official language of Togo. Most local volunteers and community
members have limited English skills.
ℹ️ Additional information
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the end of your stay and contain at least two blank pages for the visa. Visa: Application is done online. Current procedures and requirements for traveling to Togo are available at https://voyage.gouv.tg/. It is strongly recommended to apply well in advance. Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate: Must be presented at check-in and upon arrival in Togo.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
ASTO 07
10/08/2026 → 29/08/2026
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ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–70 years old
Solidarity donation
220.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Kpalime, Togo
Togo
🌍 Location info
Local currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF / CFA)
Exchange rate
1 XOF = 0.001531 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Greenwich Mean Time
Local time: 21:42 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
Collective
🗣️ Languages spoken
English
French