Independent from France in 1960, Senegal joined with The Gambia to form the nominal confederation of Senegambia in 1982. However, the envisaged integration of the two countries was never carried out, and the union was dissolved in 1989. Despite peace talks, a southern separatist group sporadically has clashed with government forces since 1982. Senegal has a long history of participating in international peacekeeping.
Visit the following organizations offering volunteer abroad opportunities in Senegal:
Peace Corp - Peace Corps volunteers travel to Senegal and make real differences in the lives of real people.
Volunteers for Peace: Senegal - Offers over 2400 affordable short-term volunteer opportunities abroad in 90+ countries including Senegal.
Senevolu - Offers cultural and volunteer home stays and intercultural immersions in Senegal. Information on programs, activities and projects.
American Jewish World Service - Supports 200 grassroots organizations in the developing world and Russia and Ukraine through grant making, technical assistance, emergency relief and advocacy.
GeekCorp - Promotes economic growth in the developing world by sending highly skilled technology volunteers to teach communities how use innovative and affordable information and communication technologies to solve development problems.
