Volunteer Zambia was created in 2006 by Richard Sheppard, a British national living in Zambia.

Richard has been involved with the organisation of volunteer programs within Zambia for some 10 years and his main company African Horizons provides support services for dozens of out of country operators. Richard has lived in Livingstone for 12 years. In 2006 Richard was awarded an Honory Princeship from the Royal Mukuni Establishment for services to the community.

 

 Project Co-ordinator: Natasha Tilley:

Natasha was born and raised in Zambia. After finishing her education (BA Hons in Media Production) she lived in the UK for 10 years where she was involved in numerous TV and film productions both as an extra and video journalist. Natasha returned to Zambia in 2005 and now co-ordinates Volunteer Zambia's programs. Natasha speaks Chinyanja the local dialect and has a superb rapport with the Zambian people. Natasha lives in Livingstone.

 

Project Manager:
Munkombwe Nshome:

'Munks' is a Zambian National who has 10 years of experiance within the volunteer and tourism sector in the Livingstone Area.  He is a well known Livingstone resident having been a radio DJ for 2 years and he writes a regular column for the local press.

 

In House Manager:
Rebecca Whitefield:

Rebecca is a British national. She coordinates Volunteers accommodation, food, travel and extra curricular activities within Livingstone. She is a qualified Ethologist and has been  resident in Livingstone for 4 years.