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Community Development Associate

The experience

The volunteer is expected to visit schools and share knowledge and experiences with children, pupils and students on various topics such as life skills, digital and soft skills, cultural exchanges ( language, food, music, dance, and creative arts), sports and fitness. There will be opportunities for direct volunteerships with children's centres, orphanages and other community centres.

What you offer

4 hours of help per day

Music: Perform to entertain guests, children or local communities.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 30 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: The above fee covers accommodation, airport pickup and dropoff, a departure certificate, linkages with related organisations, and a small contribution to materials such as internet and utilities for project sustainability.

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The Volunteer programme has both an office and a hostel. Thus, it can provide accommodation and a conducive working environment at either of the two sites. The offices are in Kijenge in Arusha, while the hostel is in Kwamrefu. The programme has working arrangements with regional, national and local organisations such as the East African Community and East African Health Platform ( International); Girl Power Initiative and East African Youth Network Tanzania Chapter ( National); and other local NGOs, CBOs and Companies. Each partner has other related programmes and opportunities that ensure a wholesome experience.

Activities & Shift

The workday starts at 9:30 am and goes on for four productive hours. There may be non-mandatory exceptions of more extended engagement with schools, children's centres and community work.

Rules

USAGE OF DRUGS is illegal in Tanzania
NO PETS allowed at the Hostel.
Adhere to the General Rules and Regulations
Respect for Cultural Diversity and Local Traditions