Support Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) in Bukoba
The experience
Hello/Jambo, welcome to bring your skills, passion, commitment, and love for community from wherever you are and help create sustainable smiles and opportunities for girls and young women in Tanzania. Welcome to a community-based organization located near the beautiful shores of Lake Victoria in Bukoba, Kagera, Tanzania
Many girls and young women we work with face difficult circumstances: poverty, child labour, domestic violence, school dropout
What you offer
19 hours of help per week
Arts:
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 7
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers
Description:
We kindly ask all volunteers/interns to contribute a small amount of USD 7 per day. This cash will support the host in providing you with meals during your stay, and it will be paid directly to the host family or the person .
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
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.
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
Intermediate English or Fluent Swahili
Between 18 and 54 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Program focuses:
Your skills, time, and passion can make a meaningful difference through:
STEAM -Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics
Training Centre Development -Classes and learning space
Handicrafts &Creative Skills.
Vocational Training & Technical Support
Business & entrepreneurship Education
Business start-up support for young women
Sports &Games like coaching girls and young women in football and other sports
Activities & Shift
- Weekly women groups session
-Support women entrepreneurs and business activities
-Support women with vocational training skills
-Other office activities like social media, website, and other important documentation such as articles, stories, profiles, reports, EIC materials
-Develop video/picture documentary