Disadvantaged Youth and Children in Zanzibar
       Fuoni, Zanzibar          July 18 - July 31, 2010

Volunteer project: The aim of this volunteer project is to support Zanzibar youth. The volunteers will reach out to students and teach them English over the holiday season, so as to provide them with a good understanding with the language that might open up opportunities in the future. The volunteers will also organize sports and games for the local kids and teenagers. The participants will connect with the children and are expected to share their knowledge and experience with them. The project will also involve some painting of classroom in the local primary school.

Other educational activities that are included in the project will allow the volunteers to spend time in the local community and learn about their culture and common practice. The volunteers’ time will be filled with cultural evenings, family visits, and other opportunities for socializing with people from Zanzibar.

Study part: The topic of study is vulnerable children and youth in society.The volunteers will take part in a workshop with the theme of “Disadvantaged Youth and Children”, and they will be expected to share their views and considerations.

Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun!

Free time activities: The location of this project lies near to many exciting destinations in East Africa. Various options are open to the volunteers, such as a cultural tourism and spice tour, a historical sites tour, a swimming and snorkeling activity, an Island safari to the Jozani National Park (the home of the red Colobas), or a slave market tour.

Language: English

Location: Fuoni, Zanzibar

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 200 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

promote a culture of reading among the local people in Temeke
       Temeke          July 25 - August 7, 2010
       Temeke          September 12 - September 25, 2010
       Temeke          September 26 - October 9, 2010

Volunteer project: This volunteer project is part of a series of local community library initiatives, which hope to expand literacy and education. Improving the reading level and literacy of the community is an important goal. With higher literacy rates, the local people will have more job and life opportunities before them.
Volunteers will help organize various activities to promote a culture of reading among the local people. In an effort to make reading exciting, the volunteers will organize children’s reading events and competitions and essay writing competitions. Alternative methods of presenting information and encouraging library use will involve music performances, drawings, and drama. The participants will also be asked to help maintain the surrounding gardens as an additional activity during their time in Temeke.

Study part: The study theme of this project is “reading for development”. Volunteers will be expected to share and discuss views on relevant issues.

Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun!

Free time activities: Several engaging activities are possible during the volunteer project, such as a tour to Mikumi or Uduzungwa Mountains National parks to view wild animals, a week night in Zanzibar, a tour to the historical sites of Bagamoyo, and swimming at South Beach.

Language: English

Accommodation: At the Youth center

Location: Temeke

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 200 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Environmental conservation along the Indian ocean coast
       Mtwara          August 22 - September 4, 2010
       Mtwara          September 19 - October 2, 2010
       Mtwara          October 3 - October 16, 2010

Volunteer project: The international volunteer project takes place in Mtwara Region, Southeastern part of Tanzania along the Indian Ocean coast, and has as a main objective the Coast environmental conservation. What makes this project special is the location, type of work and diversity of the volunteers expected to participate from the neighboring countries Mozambique, Kenya, Uganda, who will join the rest of the volunteers coming from North America, Europe and Asia.

This will be the most dynamic activity which will bring the true meaning of labour, cooperation and achievements. Volunteers will participate in conservation of the coastal environment including planting and taking care of the mangrove trees along the Indian Ocean coast. Other activity will be the protection of marine wildlife.
Additionally, the volunteers will be teaching, organizing sports, games, arts and crafts for children in the local primary schools focusing on environmental education.

On arrival, the volunteers will receive one day orientation, getting familiar with the culture of the community, understanding various program policies, sharing fears and expectations, team building activities, etc.

Study part: The area of focus during this project will be Environmental Sustainability. Volunteers will have an opportunity to discuss and share opinions on Millennium development goal number 7, and what can be done from the individual, community, on national and international level to bring positive change. You are kindly requested to study and obtain some information from your home country regarding the realization of Millennium development goals, in particular on Environmental sustainability.

Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun!

Free time activities: Excursions have always been an exciting activity in the project. During the week and on weekends, the volunteers will get involved in a wide range of outdoor pursuits for fun and recreation. Possibilities are to visit Selous National Park, one the biggest in Tanzania, experience typical Tanzanian coastal culture, history and the beauty of the region through excursions to Mikindani, Msanga Mkuu Peninsula, and the famous Slave market in Mtwara.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at a local guest house.

Location: Mtwara Rural District of Mtwara Region. The project is located about 8 hours drive by public transport from Dar es Salaam.

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 200 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Providing assistance and emotional support to HIV positive children and adults
       Marera, Kilimanjaro          August 21 - September 4, 2010

Volunteer project: The theme of this project is Social welfare, Poverty and Alienation. The host community in Marera, Kilimanjaro is very exited about the project, waiting to welcome you and share their life with you. The community has been hosting international volunteers for over five years and various projects have been completed.

The team of international volunteers will be working with local social volunteers to provide material and emotional support to the children and adults living with HIV/AIDS. These will include home base care, support to their income generation activities by participating in the work. Volunteers are expected as well to extend services to the widows, senior citizens and orphans. It is expected that the volunteers coming to this project have the ability to work under less supervision.
Additional activities will be teaching, organizing sports, games, arts and crafts for children from disadvantaged families in the region.

On arrival, the volunteers will receive one day orientation, getting familiar with the culture of the community, understanding various program policies, sharing fears and expectations, team building activities, etc.

Study part: Our main focus of study will be on Sustainability. We will spare time to discuss the challenges which the world is facing to sustain future. Volunteers are encouraged and requested to do a bit of study about practices in their communities which are affecting the sustainability. We will have couple of workshops and visits.

Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun!

Free time activities: Excursions have always been an exciting activity in the project. Possible weekend activities will be cultural tourism along Mamba and Marangu area, and along Maasai tribe, to learn about local culture, ecology, etc.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local residential house, in shared rooms. Mattresses will be provided. There is running water, toilets and bathrooms.

Location: Marera, Kilimanjaro

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 200 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Teaching English to youth in Zanzibar
       Central Zanzibar          November 28 - December 11, 2010

Volunteer project: This international volunteer project is organized in Zanzibar under the theme Girl Child Education and Youth empowerment. The volunteers will be involved in teaching English language to the young people, especially those who are coming from disadvantaged families. English language will help them to access further studies or employment in the tourism sector which is growing in Zanzibar, hence empower them to fight poverty.
Other activities will include organizing sports and games for children in the local primary schools.

On arrival, the volunteers will receive one day orientation, getting familiar with the culture of the community, understanding various program policies, sharing fears and expectations, team building activities, etc.

Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun!

Free time activities: Excursions have always been an exciting activity in the project. During the week and on weekends, the volunteers will be involved in a wide range of outdoor pursuits for fun and recreation. Most of the activities will be organized in collaboration with local youth. Possibilities are a day visit to Jozani National Park, beach swimming, spice tour, visiting historical sites including Stone Town, slave market and museums, snorkeling and swimming with dolphins at Kamikazi Beach.

Language: English

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated in a local kindergarten, in shared rooms. Mattresses will be provided. There is water, toilets and bathrooms.

Location: Zanzibar

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 200 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

Children’s Christmas Festival
       Marera, Kilimanjaro          December 5 - December 19, 2010

Volunteer project: This project will involve the international volunteers in a children’s Christmas Festival. Organized in cooperation with the local schools and churches, the festival will allow orphans and children with underprivileged backgrounds to enjoy the season. These children have to face unbelievable difficulties in their daily life, often dealing with poverty, family issues, and lack of a supportive environment. The aim of the festivities will be to accommodate the children and make them feel happy, so as to forget about their troubles and enjoy the season.
Volunteers will help to organize various events such games and sports competitions, singing and dancing dressing, drawing, arts and crafts etc. Through these activities, children will have a chance to enjoy themselves and engage in healthy relationships with other children and the volunteers. One day of the project will be dedicated to cooking and the appreciation of local and international food.

Study part: Ignorance of Health risk (MDG:6)

Cultural exchange: Each country or culture presented in the project will have an opportunity to do a presentation. Volunteers are encouraged to be prepared beforehand to present their countries and cultures. Depending on the interest of the participants, the presentation can be in the form of songs, drama, dance, storytelling, speech, etc. Make it more creative and more fun!

Free time activities: Visit Lake Manyara National park and Ngorongoro crater to view wild animals.

Language: English

Accommodation: At the local residential house.

Location: Marera, Kilimanjaro

Terminal: Dar es Salaam Airport

Age range: 19 and over

Extra fee: 200 Euros
The extra fee is intended to support the hosting organization who does not have sufficient funds. It is due upon arrival on the project.
 

 

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