📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
Development education is a creative approach hoping to bringing about change in our society.it is learning process based on the universal values of tolerance, solidarity, equality, justice, inclusion, co-operation and non-violence. The process begins with raising awareness of global challenges such as poverty or the inequalities caused by the uneven distribution of resources, environmental degradation, violent conflicts or human rights, thus creating deeper understanding of the complexity of the underlying causes. It aims to change people‘s attitudes by them reflecting on their own roles in the world. Development education motivates and empowers people to become active, responsible global citizens. UVIKIUTA Youth center is hosting a good number of various programs that are direct or indirect connect to the development education. This project is organised to provide support needed to realize the DE goals in the organisation.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers are expected to be involved in providing support to the existing staff memebrs and participants of other programs; volunteers will be involved in the following outlined activities:-Welcoming participants, volunteers and users of the Youth center and provide information and instructions; Supporting the orientation and training activities; Analyzing and summarizing of projects evaluations; Updating volunteers and volunteer sending organizations data base; Documentation of stories and impact of volunteerism on volunteers, projects and involved partners.; Providing assistance to the Center’s staff in cooking for the volunteers, cleaning and other activities.
🏠 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: The Project will be hosted in Vigoa community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam about 30km from Dar es Salaam city center. It has a beautiful landscape and natural attractions where some wild animals (Monkeys, rabbits and birds) are still visible. It is accessible by public and private transport. Convenient shops are available and there is signal for mobile phones where internet can be accessible as well.
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).
⚠️ Requirements
Commitment to treating others with respect, Non-judgmental approach that values different cultures, , Interest in people, culture and their stories, open minded, flexible and ability to work under less supervision. You should have at least some skills to one of the activities mentioned above. Attention, minimum duration to participate in this project is strictly 2 months and maximum 6 months.
ℹ️ Additional information
Long and medium term volunteer projects are 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 and local communities have a vital role to play in development and in building a more just and sustainable world community. Long and medium term Volunteer (LMTV) projects offer the chance to work as a volunteer, experience different cultures, meet people from different countries, learn new or improve skills, take part in peace making and hands-on on various community development projects. A Long-term Volunteer and/or Medium-term Volunteer position at UVIKIUTA is an exceptional option for people to gain experience in service projects and obtain hands on understanding in world issues.