Help support vulnerable children and communities in Tanzania


La experiencia

Join the Living Hope Organization team which operates in Tanzania mainland based in Mbarali District and Mbeya City.

As a volunteer with us, you will be supporting children from poor families, elder people, youth and women by:
- Visiting families and groups in rural villages of Mbarali District to deliver basic needs and investment capital
- Assisting the director to train community groups in economic empowerment and daily office tasks


Que ofreces?

20 horas de ayuda por semana

Limpieza: Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.

Mano de Cocina: Ayuda a preparar, terminar y servir comidas.

Cuidado de Ancianos: Ayudar a cuidar y pasar tiempo con las personas mayores.

Trabajo Social: Ayuda como voluntario en proyectos locales y comunidades.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 20 Por semana

Cuantía destinada a: Materiales para las actividades de los voluntarios y Donaciones al proyecto

Descripción: The volunteer contribution will fund project activities (ex. providing basic needs and investment capital to vulnerable elders, youth, women and children) as well as operating costs for the volunteer's activities (ex. transport fare)


Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación privada: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Clases de idiomas: Toma clases de idiomas gratis en nuestro espacio.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.


Requisitos

Inglés Fluído o Inglés Intermedio

Entre 18 y 80 años

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios


Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa


Programa detallado

Come to work hand in hand with the Organization director, based in Itezi, Uyole, and secretary, based in Igurusi, Mbarali on the daily activities required to operate community support programs benefitting the most vulnerable elders, children, youth and women in Mbeya, Tanzania. Volunteers are expected to participate in office and village based activities of the organization's projects in cooperation with the local Tanzanian staff.
Volunteers will be provided with comfortable, modern accommodation at the Living Hope Hostel in Itezi, Uyole, Mbeya, a peri-urban neighbourhood in the regional capital. Three meals per day will be provided, as well as facilities for self-catering using the wide variety of fresh foods locally available. Volunteers will be encouraged and supported to learn the local language, Kiswahili, by director Lucy Brighton.


Actividades & Turnos

Work days are Monday to Friday, and office hours are 9am to 5 pm. Volunteers will be expected to contribute to organization activities totalling 20 hrs per week, which may take place in Uyole, at the office in Igurusi or during visits in the communities.
- visiting elders to bring food, eat together, and help with home cleanliness
- visiting community members to collect donated clothing and basic needs to distribute to needy households
- running trainings for women on economic empowerment
- social advocacy teaching in rural villages on rights of elders, children and women
- community teaching on environmental preservation and hygiene
- assist in data collection and recording of project information
- taking pictures and videos during project activities and uploading for organizational Instagram and Youtube


Reglas

Volunteers at the Organization are expected to live with the local hosts as a family together, participating in daily life.

Abuse of alcohol and other substances is not tolerated at the place