Children & Teens Free time
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About the project
Children & Teens Free time
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
UVIKIUTA is a Development Organization that values volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development. The organization was established in 1983 to respond to the needs of young women and men to raise their living standards through developing and enhancing social and economic capacities. Our goal is to contribute toward building sustainable and self-reliant communities through providing holistic experience that broaden minds, expand horizons and empower young people and their communities to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. UVIKIUTA-Tanzania is a founder member of the Eastern African voluntary service Network (EAVS-Network), formally EAWA, Long term partner with Service Civil International (SCI), ALLIANCE and NVDA. We work also very close with Various Government Departments, United Nations programs, various local and International higher learning institutions, NonGovernment and Community based organizations.
It is a unique cross cultural experiences program that connects people from around the world with local communities in Tanzania. The program offers a powerful vision built on our belief that volunteers has a vital role to play in development and in building a more just and sustainable world community. The program is a tool to demonstrate that, living and working together is not only possible but also rewarding. In this program we see the possibility Volunteers and the hosting communities exchange experience, and thus gain in-depth knowledge of other social, cultural and economic realities of the world.
Due to the census activity in Tanzania, this year private and public schools will have a long holiday during the August until early September. School holidays is normally a most joyful moment. However; not all Children in the community will enjoy the season as everybody due to social and economic challenges/limitations. In Partnership with local schools and the community members, this project has been designed to offer an opportunity for children and teenagers from all social-economic background, ethnicity and religions to have time together during this holidays time. We are intending to plant the seed of peace and harmony with various groups in the community.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers are expected during the project to interact with children and teenager from the age of 6-14 years in the following activities: - Games: Indoor and outdoor games that will stimulate learning, team building and activeness. Local games will be introduced as well foreign ones from the volunteers. Please bring new games to share with Kids. Physical activities: Action jumping, Olympic Games etc. Gardening: Ornamental and vegetable planting, composting, garden tour etc. Nature activities: Bird watching, plant a tree, Tree feeder, learning about various plants, birds, animals, worms, and insects available in the area. Academic development: Holidays’ home works, various competitions aiming to motivate children’s academic development and get ready for the next study season. STUDY PART: Leisure activities as a right to Children and Teens. Please bring information from your community.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated at the community residential house. Mattresses will be provided in shared rooms.
🍲 Food
Food will be provided for free at the project site. Volunteers with special dietary requirements should inform us well in advance. Volunteers are expected to help in preparation of the meals and. Note: Food will not be provided outside designated project area.
🎒 Leisure activities
Options are: - Cultural & Eco-tourism around Chagga communities in Kilimanjaro, Maasai in Arusha and the neighboring regions. Hiking – there is a possibility of hiking in Kilimanjaro Mountain’s nature forest. Wild-life safari – Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National parks. Mountain Climbing – Mount Kilimanjaro, Meru and others. Water side relaxation – Lake Chala, waterfalls etc.
⚠️ Requirements
Interest to work with children Open minded and ready to be challenged Interested in other cultures and local realities Patient and committed Creative and easy to adopt to the situations Able to work under less supervision and minimum resources Interest to learn the local Language (Kiswahili). Optional language classes will be provided.
🤝 Meeting point
: The Nearest Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport. However, Dar es Salaam airport can be used as well, Volunteers will be picked up at Umoja Lutheran Hostel, located along Liwali Street in Moshi town on the 19th August, 2022 at 13:00 hrs. (1:00 PM). (You may wish to reserve your accommodation in this place if arriving before the date/time indicated.
ℹ️ Additional information
Age: 16 years and above. No age limit. Younger volunteers can be accepted provided that they are accompanied by their parents or an authorized guardian(s)
Family, group, Senior, couples and disabled volunteers: Families, groups, couples, seniors and those with disabilities are encouraged to join volunteer projects. However, they should contact us in advance through their sponsoring organizations for proper environments that fit their special needs.
Duration of the program: 2-3 weeks’ maximum. However, volunteer can apply for more than one project and stay longer in the country. Volunteers are expected to arrival on time and stay to the end.
Language: Official Languages of the projects are English and Kiswahili. However, you do not need to be fluently, unless specified in the specific project.
Visas & Permits to stay in Tanzania: Volunteers need to have appropriate visas to enter the country. The recommended type is business visas which can be obtained at any boarder entry of Tanzania including Airports. Invitation letter might be necessary and it will be issued when the following information are confirmed. (Please fill the form and send it back).
Participation fee of €250 or equivalent Tanzanian shillings to be paid on arrival day. Participation fee does not cover the cost of medical/health services, all types of insurances, cost of transport to the project community after the orientation, relevant Visas or permits, airport drop off on departure date, pocket money, free/leisure activities and other personal expenses. However; participation fee does cover the cost of airport pickups on arrival, orientation on arrival, food and accommodation during the program and general running cost of the project.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
UV.STV.05
22/08/2019 at 00:00 → 22/09/2003 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
16–99 years old
Solidarity donation
250.00 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
3F87+M36, Rongai, Tanzania
TANZANIA
🌍 Location info
Local currency
Tanzanian Shilling (TZS / Sh)
Exchange rate
1 TZS = 0.000339 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
East Africa Time
Local time: 20:58 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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