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Would you like to volunteer and take action to help disadvantaged children in Namibia?
The nonprofit organization 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 organization in Germany and participate in or create various activities of your own. Through your commitment to steps for children, you can make a positive contribution and help ensure that children in Namibia have better prospects for the future.
In Namibia
At our locations in Okakarara, Gobabis, and Rehoboth, practical support is needed—whether in education, food services, or leisure activities. Anyone who contributes their time and skills makes a valuable contribution locally.
In Germany
Voluntary engagement forms an important foundation of our work. Anyone who gets involved in Germany supports the further development of our sites and contributes to the long-term support of children and young people affected by poverty and HIV/AIDS in Namibia.
Fundraising campaigns
Here you will find an overview of all fundraising campaigns currently running – powered by a strong community that supports children in Namibia with creativity and heart. Start your own fundraising campaign too – for a birthday, anniversary or special occasion. Share your campaign with family, friends and colleagues – easily via a link on social media or by email.
Volunteer at our locations in Namibia, support children and young people on site with your time, knowledge and care—and return with the unforgettable experience of genuine encounters.
Immerse yourself in genuine encounters and support our locations along the way: Stay in lovingly run guesthouses in the heart of Namibia or combine your time away with a social holiday on site. This turns your stay into an unforgettable experience – for yourself and the children you accompany on site.
Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep in sustainable accommodation units that are ideal for spending a few nights away from popular, bustling tourist hotspots. While visiting us in Okakarara or Gobabis, you can see our work for yourself and meet the children and staff at the location. This means that the guesthouse is not just a place to sleep, but also, after a short walk, a place of cultural exchange.
Okakarara
Experience Okakarara up close: Our cozy double rooms with private bathrooms and a shared kitchen offer comfort and independence. Solo travelers and couples are very welcome!
Join us in the local educational programs and gain exclusive insights into the sewing workshop and vegetable growing – genuine help for self-help that you can experience firsthand.
Gobabis
The lovingly designed guesthouse in Gobabis offers a cozy atmosphere to make you feel at home. The pleasantly furnished rooms with private bathrooms and small desks provide space to relax and reflect. In the large, shared kitchen with adjoining dining room, you can easily cater for yourself and strike up a conversation with other guests.
If you wish, 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 firsthand how help for self-help is put into practice.
By spending a few nights in our guesthouses, you can work during the day alongside our staff and volunteers at the preschool, support afternoon classes, or help in the soup kitchen.
Experience firsthand the reality of a social education center that cares for the poorest children and young people in Namibia, and learn about daily challenges that are guaranteed to differ from your own at home. Your donation reaches its destination – something you can verify for yourself. You can also book a tour of the town so that you don't miss the most interesting spots and the regional cuisine during your stay.
Social holiday in Okakarara
Help in the Soup Kitchen
food preparation and distribution
Maintenance
of school buildings, guesthouses and greenhouses
After-School Care
in English and mathematics
Assistance with sports games
Assistance with art projects
Kindergarten and Preschool
Assistance with games
Morning reading session
Please bear in mind when planning your stay:
When working with children and young people, it is not only about providing subject-specific input, but much more about building relationships with one another. The longer your stay, the greater the chance of passing on valuable knowledge to the steps children in a sustainable way.
Social holiday in Gobabis
Help at the Guesthouse
Guesthouse marketing
Guesthouse organization and management
Help at the School*
Dance and sports lessons
Helping shape the afternoon classes
Planning holiday activities, especially for steps homes and Schutzengel children
Assistance with computer lessons for the children attending the afternoon program**
*Good English skills and solid prior knowledge of education are absolutely essential
**Technical knowledge required
Please note that the steps guesthouses are open year-round for overnight stays, but guided tours of the steps facilities are only offered outside Namibian school holidays and on weekdays (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
