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Kids development through Music and Arts

TANZANIA Teenagers Children Art Social work Teenagers Children +2 Fixed dates

About the project

Kids development through Music and Arts

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

The project: 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 especially for Children.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will be engaged in a number of activities aiming to support various Children development actions. These will include:- i. Community action initiative: Using Music and Arts to support ongoing local actions like environmental conservation, education and information, gender equality and equity, alcoholism and drug abuse, vulnerable kids etc. depending on the local reality as well volunteers’ skills. ii. 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. iii. 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. iv. 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.

🏠 Accommodation on site

ACCOMMODATION: i. 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) • Mosquito net • 2 pieces of bed sheet • 1 Piece of bed cover • Pillow and pillow case if you prefer one • Towels, Rubber mattress • Mosquito repellent that suits your skin iii. 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, extra pair of prescription glasses, if available, and any on-going medication. FOOD: i. Trying a variety of foods from other cultures is part of UVIKIUTA’s philosophy for an authentic experience in Tanzania, and may be both fun and challenging. Food on our projects generally reflects the local cuisine. Some foods that are part of a regular diet at your home country may not be available during the project. ii. Vegetarians are accommodated and veg meals will be available. However volunteers with more specific dietary requirements may need to supplement the included meals at their own expense. iii. Participants with food allergies (e.g., nuts) must inform us about the existence and severity of the allergy. iv. Three meals per day are provided to the Volunteers at the accommodation. v. Meals on transit between airports and to/from Project, during tourism/Free time activities or outside designated project area are volunteer’s responsibility. vi. No reimbursements will be made for volunteers who miss their included meals. vii. We will have permanent support staff to help in the kitchen. However Volunteers are expected to give hand in meals preparations, dish washing, kitchen and dining room cleaning. viii. Clean water will be provided. We will not pay for bottled water if is going to be your preference. Please bring water bottle with you.

📍 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

i. Motivation letter: ML should respond to the following questions; why would you like to participate in this project? (Your main motive), How do you plan to contribute to this project? What do you hope to learn and gain from this experience? How will you make advantage of this experience for the “next step” in your life? ii. Creativity and Flexibility: This project is not independent by itself. It has been designed to complement other projects like Environment, gender, education, children etc. It requires creativity to adopt to the current topics and local realities. iii. This project is suitable for a person who is interested in Arts and Music, cultural exploration and UN- sustainable development goals (SDGs) themes especially those related to Children development.

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📅 Available sessions

UV-1908

17/03/2019 → 06/04/2019

Closed
Volunteers registered 0 / 4
♂ 0/2 ♀ 0/2

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

Chamazi, 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: 21:08 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Swahili