📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
UVIKIUTA.
💼 What the programme involves
Project description : Childhood education project has been implemented in the area for five years now to ensure that every child receives a good quality education and gains the skills and knowledge they need to thrive achieve their desired life goals. The project is implemented in cooperation with pre-schools and children day care centers in the community to build their capacity in supporting the children to access quality education. --
Project activities : Volunteers will be assisting existing local teachers and staff at the Nurseries schools in teaching English, math's, writing and drawings; Playing various sports and games with Children; Preparing various competitions; Teaching music; organizing excursions and educational trips with Children. Depending on the skills and interest of the volunteers they might also requested to work on capacity development activities to the local staff which might include English language skills improvement, sharing creative teaching methodologies.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Food: To be provided for free at the host family and at the project. Food will not be available outside designated project location. --
Accommodation : Volunteers will be accommodated at the local host family in the community. Staying with a host family is a great way to learn and understanding the culture. The host family will be able to introduce volunteers to the nuances of life and the food and culture. Volunteers are expected to be part of the family and not guest.
📍 About the location
Location of the Project
Mbande is a community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam about 40km to the South. It is a fast grown urban community with diversity of people from various societies of Tanzania. It is accessible by public transport as well private. Basic facilities like shops, hospital and recreational facilities are available.
Free time activities
Weekends will be free for volunteers to spend time with their host families. However there is also a possibilities to visit places like Zanzibar and Bagamoyo historical towns, Wildlife safari), cultural and eco-tourism activities (We can provide some tips and price quotes if needed). -- Arrival and Terminal
Volunteers will be picked up at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) on or before the date provided by the volunteer. Arrival information should be provided at least seven days before the project start. Arrival/Starting date of the project is Last Thursdays of each Month. Last day should be Saturday of the last week. If you wish to arrive earlier or stay longer due to the flight arrangements you should inform us in advance and each extra day will attract a little cost of €20 (Euro) to cover the cost of accommodation and meals. Maximum two days.
ℹ️ Additional information
Start: Last Thursday of each Month. End: Saturday of the last week. Min & Max. Duration: 2-6 Months (Strictly). Participation fee : 300 € per month. Closed in June and December.