Housing
Volunteers are hosted on the second floor of the Ryvanz-Mia
Orphanage. (The orphans are not allowed on this floor.) There
are 5 double-occupancy bedrooms with locks on all doors and
mosquito nets on all beds.
At the end of the hall is a bathroom, which is only used by volunteers.
The bathroom contains an indoor flush toilet and bathtub shower. Should there be a lack
of water pressure, a reservoir of water and bucket are available in the bathroom for force flushing the
toilet and bucket bathing in the shower.
Meals
All meals are prepared on-site by Mama Esi, and there are three scheduled meal times. For volunteers who are teaching at the Delta Preparatory School, a bag lunch can be prepared and taken in the morning.
Volunteers who have special dietary needs or food allergies should
note their needs on their volunteer application so Village Volunteers
can notify the Ryvanz-Mia staff in advance.
Drinking Water
Purified drinking water is provided for volunteers.
Electricity
There is electricity, however, there are frequent power cuts. Volunteers are recommended to bring flashlights, candles and matches.
Internet Access
The nearest internet café is approximately a 15-minute walk
from the orphanage.
Laundry
For $30 USD per month, a volunteer’s laundry (clothing and bed linens) can be done once a week. All volunteers are asked to launder their own undergarments.
