Community Action through Sports, Music & Arts
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About the project
Community Action through Sports, Music & Arts
📝 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.
Music and Arts expression has been used for ages in various audiences as a vehicle to deliver messages. Its role in human life needs no overemphasis since it affects all aspects of human kind. Music & Arts for kids’ development project is expected to bring volunteers with Sustainable development ideas and initiative messages to the society through the universe language of music and arts. This project aims to develop and create meaningful events and performing arts programs embodying development through culture, the natural outcome of creative people collaborating to achieve sustainable development in the world. Through music and arts, the project is expecting to increase awareness of positive use of available resources including our own talents to bring sustainable future.
💼 What the programme involves
PROJECT ACTIVITIES Volunteers will be engaged in a number of activities aiming to support various Children development actions. These will include:
• Community action initiative: Using Music and Arts to support ongoing local actions like environmental conservation, education, gender equality and equity, alcoholism and drug abuse, vulnerable kids etc.
• Arts and Music Workshops: Gatherings of project volunteers, Local musicians, artists and other interested members to have a common definition and understanding of what is music, the power of music and arts, Importance of music and arts in our lives. Volunteers are expected to bring information from their own community for sharing during the workshops.
• Painting for sustainability: drawing images with sustainability messages for exhibition, songs composition, drama and other Arts activities. Volunteers are encouraged to bring paintings or other art works with sustainability messages from their own communities for sharing.
• Community engagement and Exhibition: Events that are expected to attract good number of community members and people outside the community to share sustainability messages through music and arts exhibitions. This might include some local cultural shows and exhibition targeting sustainable community message in the society. STUDY PART: Community action through Sports, Music & Arts. Please bring information from your home community for sharing.
🏠 Accommodation on site
: Volunteers will be accommodated at the community residential house located along the sloops of the Mount Kilimanjaro. 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.
📍 About the location
The word "Marangu" means a place with too many water streams. It is one of the most popular places in Tanzania. Located at the foot of Africa's tallest mountain, the quaint village of Marangu offers fascinating insight into both modern Tanzanian life and into the lives of the Chagga people who once withstood vicious Maasai raids through the ingenious use of tunnels. Many Marangu residents are farmers growing bananas, vegetables and coffee. However, the biggest source of income is tourism. The Marangu route is the most popular hiking route in Africa. The facts and reality of Marangu makes this place accessible with all social, economic and security facilities. You will not regret to be in Marangu, Kilimanjaro.
🎒 Leisure activities
FREE TIME ACTIVITIES: 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
• Interested in Sports, Arts and Music • Interest for outdoor work • Interest to work with children and teens • 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
🤝 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 22nd July 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.02
22/07/2022 at 00:00 → 22/08/2006 at 00:00
UV.STV.13
22/11/2019 at 00:00 → 22/12/2003 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
Marangu, 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: 21:40 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
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