Youth leadership and Sports

Name: Youth leadership and Sports
Start: 2019-04-01
End: 2028-04-29
Location: Bahi, TANZANIA

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TANZANIA Culture Education Sport Study Teenagers Culture Education +3 Permanent

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Our partner's Youth Center is a dedicated space for organizing youth-led and youth-friendly activities within the community. One of our key initiatives is youth leadership development, which aims to empower young individuals by providing them with opportunities to analyze their strengths and weaknesses, set personal and professional goals, and develop the self-esteem, confidence, motivation, and skills needed to achieve them. Our partner operates as a collaborative initiative, bringing together young people from diverse backgrounds for mentorship, training, networking, and capacity building.

💼 What the programme involves

Volunteers will be engaged and assist in the activities of the project. Youth Leadership programs include activities such as:

intercultural exchange;
outdoor education;
organizing events, sports;
intergenerational knowledge exchange;
work experience;
public speaking;
life skills development.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation will be at the host families located at the eco-village. Basic accommodation facilities like water, electricity and toilets will be available. Expect to share room with other volunteer or family member of the same gender. Volunteers are expected not to be guest but part of the family, engaging and participate in house chaos and other social activities happening in the family.

🍲 Food

Food will be provided with the host family. Volunteers with special dietary requirements should inform us in advance for arrangement.

📍 About the location

Vigoa is an urban multicultural community located about 25km from Julius Nyerere International airport, Dar es Salaam and about the same distance from Dar es Salaam city Centre. A good number of social services are available including mobile phone signals, Police station, financial and shopping centers, etc. All this makes this community attractive and accessible for people to live, work and visit. The community is accessible through public and private transport systems. Location of Chamazi community provides access to many leisure activities. There is a sports complex, clubs and entertainment centers nearby. Been in this community you have also access to City tour, visiting museums and historical site, a day tour to Bongoyo Island, Swimming and water related relaxation in Bagamoyo or Zanzibar.

🎒 Leisure activities

Vigoya is known for its stunning beaches and pristine waters, offering a range of leisure activities for visitors to enjoy. Travelers can indulge in swimming, snorkeling, and diving to explore the colorful marine life and coral reefs. Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck with deep-sea fishing excursions or traditional fishing trips with local fishermen. For those seeking adventure on land, Vigoya offers opportunities for hiking and exploring the lush forests and scenic trails. Additionally, cultural experiences such as visiting local villages, attending traditional dance performances, and sampling authentic Tanzanian cuisine provide insight into the rich heritage of the region. Whether relaxing on the beach, exploring the underwater world, or immersing oneself in local culture, Vigoya offers something for every traveler to enjoy.

⚠️ Requirements

- Proficiency in youth development issues.
- English language skills required, with an interest in learning the local language (Kiswahili). Optional language classes will be provided.
- Ability and interest in teaching foreign languages (English, French, German, etc.).
- Interest in working with teenagers and youth, providing support with homework and after-school activities.
- Open-mindedness and readiness to face challenges.
- Interest in other cultures and local realities.
- Patience, commitment, creativity, and adaptability to different situations.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and resources.
- Compliance with Tanzanian laws, culture, traditions, and customs regarding the care of teens and youth.
- Certificate of good conduct.

🤝 Meeting point

The meeting point will be indicated in the info sheet.

ℹ️ Additional information

- Once a volunteer is accepted, an official invitation letter will be issued by our partner. It is important to allocate sufficient time for the application process, as obtaining a visa or work permit/resident permit can be time-consuming.
- Visas, work permits, and resident permits are applied for and issued online. Applicants are advised to submit their applications only through the official Tanzania Immigration website www.immigration.go.tz or directly via the link: visa.immigration.go.tz, and not through any other links.
- Information on who needs and who does not need a visa to enter Tanzania can be found at https://www.immigration.go.tz/index.php/countries-which-are-not-required-to-apply-for-visa.
- Resident and work permits are mandatory for projects lasting 91 days or longer.
- Our staff will be available throughout the process to provide support with visa or work/resident permit applications.

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