📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
THE PROJECT: It has been proved that, Children spend more time in School than home. Based on this fact, school environment need to be Child friendly. One of the factor which has been noted to be considered is environmental health and ecological sustainability of schools. The project is aiming to aeurooecatalyze and support aeurogreenaeuro actions by kids, teachers, parents, and policymakersaeuro with the goals of eliminating toxics, using resources sustainably, creating green spaces and buildings, serving healthy food, and teaching stewardship.
💼 What the programme involves
i)Building renovation: Volunteers will be engaged in renovation of the building which is proposed to be a day care/Nursery school classroom to allow children from the community to access early childhood education. Volunteers will also draw symbols in the walls to allow easy learning.ii)Playground development: Volunteers will be engaged in preparing and building structures for children to play during the school hours and after schooliii)Compound beautification: A well-maintained kids/ nursery school provides a safe and attractive learning environment for children. School compound beautification, however, can offer much more than physical improvements to the school buildings and grounds. Through cleaning and painting the outside and inside of the school and by planting new flowers and shrubs, the students can take advantage of educational, personal development and community building opportunities.iv)Garbage separation and composting: Working on garbage collection and separation as well c
🏠 Accommodation on site
ACCOMMODATIONi.Type of accommodation Volunteers will be hosted in a school building. Basic accommodation facilities will be provided. Expect to share room with or other volunteers. There is no beds, however mattresses will be laid down.ii.What you should bring for your accommodation (Very important)aeuroMosquito netaeuro2 pieces of bed sheetaeuro1 Piece of bed cover aeuroPillow and pillow case if you prefer oneaeuroTowels, Rubber mattress aeuroMosquito repellent that suits your skiniii.Toiletries: Non-scented items are best because they do not attract insects. Zip-lock bags; Soap and shampoo; Sunscreen; Toothbrush and toothpaste; Comb and /or brush; Nail clippers; For women: sanitary napkins or tampons; For men: razor, shaving cream and blades; iv.Health / Personal First aid kit: Best to store in strong, plastic bag and to keep dry and clean. Small supply of: disinfectant, Band-Aids, gauze and adhesive tape, calamine lotion, insect repellent, throat lozenges, pain killer, anti-acid, e
📍 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).