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Get active and support!
Would you like to volunteer and take action to help disadvantaged children in Namibia?
The non-profit organisation steps for children is committed to improving the living conditions of girls and boys in Namibia. As a volunteer, you have the opportunity to get involved with the organisation in Germany and participate in various activities or create your own. Through your involvement with steps for children, you can make a positive contribution and help to give children in Namibia better prospects for the future.
In Namibia
Practical support is needed at our locations in Okakarara, Gobabis and Rehoboth - be it for education, catering or leisure activities. Anyone who contributes their time and skills makes a valuable contribution locally.
In Germany
Volunteering is an important foundation of our work. Anyone who gets involved in Germany supports the further development of our locations and contributes to the long-term support of children and young people affected by poverty and HIV/AIDS in Namibia.
Start fundraising campaign
Start your own fundraising campaign - for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. Choose a specific project and share your campaign with family, friends and colleagues - even via social media or messenger.
Sensible travelling in Namibia
Volunteer at our locations in Namibia, support local children and young people with time, knowledge and attention - and return with the unforgettable experience of real encounters.
Immerse yourself in real encounters and support our locations at the same time: stay overnight in lovingly run guesthouses in the heart of Namibia or combine your time out with a social holiday on site. This will make your stay an unforgettable experience - for you and the children you accompany on site.
Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in sustainable accommodation units that are perfect for a few nights away from popular, bustling tourist centres. When you visit us in Okakarara or Gobabis, you can see our work for yourself and meet the children and staff on site. The guest house is not only a place to sleep, but also a place of cultural exchange within a few minutes' walk. Encounter.
Okakarara
Experience Okakarara up close: Our cosy double rooms with private bathroom and shared kitchen offer comfort and independence. Single travellers and couples are very welcome!
Accompany us to the educational programmes on site and gain exclusive insights into the sewing workshop and vegetable growing - real help for self-help to experience first-hand.
Gobabis
A cosy, feel-good atmosphere awaits you in the lovingly designed Gobabis guest house. The cosy rooms with their own bathroom and small desk offer space to relax and reflect. In the large, communal kitchen with adjoining dining room, you can easily cater for yourself and socialise with other guests.
On request, we can take you on a personal tour of our facilities in Gobabis. This will give you exclusive insights into our educational work and allow you to experience first-hand how help for self-help is implemented in practice.
Social leave
With a few nights in our guest houses, you can work with our staff and volunteers in the preschool during the day, support the afternoon classes or help in the soup kitchen.
Experience the real-life practice of a social education centre that cares for the poorest children and young people in Namibia and experience daily challenges that are guaranteed to be different from your own at home. Your donation arrives - you can see for yourself. You can also book a guided tour of the town so that you don't miss out on the most interesting corners and regional cuisine during your stay.
Social holiday in Okakarara
Help in the soup kitchen
in the preparation and serving of meals
Maintenance
the school buildings, guest houses and greenhouses
Afternoon care
in the subjects English and maths
Assistance with sports games
Assistance with art projects
Kindergarten and preschool
Assistance with games
Morning reading session
Please bear this in mind when planning your stay:
Working with children and young people is not only about professional input, but also about the relationship with each other. The longer your stay, the greater the chance of passing on valuable knowledge to the steps children in the long term.
Social holiday in Gobabis
Help with the guest house
Guest house marketing
Guest house organisation and management
Assistance at school*
Dance and sports lessons
Co-organisation of the afternoon lessons
Planning holiday activities especially for steps homes and guardian angel children
Assistance with computer lessons for the afternoon children**
*Good knowledge of English and solid pedagogical knowledge absolutely necessary
**Technical knowledge required
School holidays in Namibia
Please note that although the steps guesthouses are open for overnight stays throughout the year, guided tours of the steps facilities are only offered outside the Namibian school holidays and during the week (Monday to Friday).
Holidays
Period
Christmas holidays
Good Friday
Easter
Spring holidays
Day of the African Child
Summer holidays
Day of the Namibian Child
International Teachers' Day
Christmas holidays
07 Dec. 2025 - 12 Jan. 2026
03 April 2026
06 April 2026
29 April - 29 May 2026
16 June 2026
21 Aug - 06 Sep 2026
28 Sep 2026
05 Oct. 2026
05 Dec. 2026 - 10 Jan. 2027
