📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
French language importance has been now more recognized worldwide. The languages are being taught as a second or third language and as an official language for many Counties worldwide. The language is becoming necessary for Tanzanians since we are sharing border with three French speaking countries. French Language is also considered important language when it comes to studies, searching for jobs, business, traveling, etc.
Each country including Tanzania has its own National language spoken and understood by people in different regional blocks. Some languages are spoken by millions of people, the others by just a few thousand people. In recognition of this reality, This project is aiming to provide learning opportunity to socially and economically disadvantaged members of the community to access free basic French language courses to enable them to access various business, education and employment opportunities.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will join the Community language classes at Youth center where various sessions will be running for maximum 2 hours each. The main tasks will be delivering lessons to community classes with a focus on practical use of French language. Other tasks will be testing and grading students and find creative means to encourage learners to practice their reading, writing and speaking French language skills through group settings and one- to one exercise.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Volunteers will be accommodated in the host families located in an eco-village. There are standard houses with three bedrooms, living room and kitchen. The houses are surrounded by nature and green vegetation. Basic accommodation facilities will be provided, and you should expect to share room with either host family members or other volunteers from the same or other projects. Depending on the availability of host families; volunteers shall expect to stay as well at the Youth accommodation in the community.
Three meals will be provided either at the host family/accommodation or the project site. Vegetarian meals will be available.
📍 About the location
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays will be free for volunteers to do their personal activities including exploring what the region offer in terms of cultural and natural attractions. Possibilities are:-
i) Exploring Zanzibar historical, natural and cultural sites. These include museums, local markets, stone town etc. Enjoy wildlife and marine life. Jozani forest National Park, Blue safaris swimming, tour to small islands, variety of water sports, spice tour among many other options.
ii) Near Dar es Salam possibilities could be; wildlife safari trips, Marine excursions (Mingoyo Islands) eco and cultural tourism activities, Bagamoyo or Kilwa, Dar es Salaam tour (Beach, Museums, and Markets).
⚠️ Requirements
Potential candidate for this project should consider the minimum conditions outlined below:-
i) Have French and English Languages skills and an interest to learn the local Language (Kiswahili). Optional language classes will be provided.
ii) Skills on the subjects he/she is interest to provide support
iii) Interested to work with young people and adults
iv) Interested in other cultures, Eager to learn and share
v) Patient and committed
vi) Creative and flexible, Open minded and good team player
vii) Able to work under less supervision and minimum resources
ℹ️ Additional information
i) Availability and duration: This project is open and available throughout the year for the minimum duration of one month and three months maximum.
ii) Arrival: Volunteers can only arrive in the project on the specified dates on the top page table.
iii) Departure: In any case, volunteer should plan to depart on the Saturday of their last week in the program before 09.00am.