Lonely Planet's latest edition of Southern Africa (August 2013) has chosen Butterfly Space as the Top Pick for accommodation in Malawi's northern town of Nkhata Bay for its picturesque beauty. Whilst they appreciate this accolade for the lodge, Butterfly Space is also a unique, non-profit, volunteer community project which brings international volunteers and the community together.
The owners, Alice Leaper and Josie Redmonds, friends who met in Malawi, bought Butterfly Space in 2007 to encourage ethical volunteering, whilst offering an opportunity for volunteers on a budget. They offer a volunteer package which is different to many others out there because there are no costs for volunteering - so the only things you need to pay for are very reasonably priced food, accommodation, and drinks during your stay. Getting involved in volunteering at Butterfly Space is free, which is the way we believe it should be! The fifteen projects are diverse, ranging from teaching local children to environmental projects and Nkhata Bay’s first radio station.
Volunteering here will not only make a valuable contribution to the community but will leave you with long lasting memories.
