📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
At UVIKIUTA we give straightforward information, advice and support on short and long term volunteering, cultural exchange and educational travels to interested people in Tanzania and around the world. Our volunteer program offers opportunities 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 based development projects. We educate, inform and support people interested volunteers through our website and publications, our training and our public awareness campaigns. Were seeking an enthusiastic and skilled volunteer with an interest in volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development to support our Communications team in our press, campaigning and digital activities.
💼 What the programme involves
Media and Communication volunteer will be responsible for:-i)Ongoing assignment to research write and layout for press realise, posters, pamphlets, e-newsletter, website, social media, display content and media articles.ii)Post regular updates to UVIKIUTA social media outlets, including news, articles, blog post, press realises, fundraising appeals, any other promotion itemsiii)Developing twitter hashtags
🏠 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 accommodation or work placement. 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:-oExploring 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.oNear 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).
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.