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Flexible Schedule
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Near Arusha, Tanzania
We are a completely humanitarian, non-denominational, registered nonprofit with one simple motive-to provide opportunities to the vulnerable children and families living in Nkoaranga. Volunteering with TST will mean that you are part of a dedicated global network of people who truly want to make a difference! Childcare volunteers now have a minimum stay of four weeks, as it is too tough for the kids if there are many people in and out, building intense relations with them. Volunteers play an important role in education and have the opportunity to learn about the culture in Tanzania, international child welfare + education, and collaborate with and for community members and their families. If you are looking to learn and have an open mind, while still making an impact, this is the opportunity for you. Highlights: Developing engaging activities/creative programs for the children including art, music, yoga, science experiments, day trips, etc. Unique opportunity to volunteer ethically and make a real impact with a small, grassroots organization that is jointly Tanzanian and American run, focused on family preservation and community development! Stay a minimum of four weeks, but come any time of the year! Gain an opportunity to learn about sustainable community development and childhood education from Tanzanian experts Engage and learn from community-based educational agricultural and health projects. Highly affordable accommodation fees at only $400 per month/$125 per week and small, flexible fundraising goals with a 100% guarantee that all money raised goes directly to our programs and kids, not salaries and administrative costs Full-time staff support, cultural activities, Swahili lessons, and the opportunity to experience Tanzanian culture in a respectful and engaging manner Build relationships with amazing children and contribute to community development in a rural Tanzanian community. Responsibilities + Opportunities: Assist in teaching on weekend community tutoring programs Participate in afterschool sessions and reading programs Help out in the daycare to teach English to and play with children ages 3-6 Creating new activities for kids to learn in both the daycare and with community outreach kids Teaching computer and English classes to community members and students Engaging with and empowering social enterprise students Expectations, Required Skills, + Experience: Commit 35 hours a week to volunteer in and learning within The Small Things programs Experience working with children in some capacity; must have a passion for working with children Interest in learning from a small grassroots organization and the communities and people it supports. This is a collaborative, cross-cultural learning and volunteering experience, where volunteers are expected to respect and seek to understand the culture as well as respect fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people as equal Pass a background check or your country's equivalent Follow our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct at all times Participate in fundraising goals Be prepared for an adventure of a lifetime while making an impact! Application procedures For more information, you can visit our website: www.thesmallthings.org. Then click the "Get Involved" tab, and follow the button to apply. A member of the team will respond within 24 hours. Or, you can send an introductory email about why you would like to volunteer with The Small Things to mariam@thesmallthings.org including your CV.
Date Posted: 2024-12-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Near Arusha, Tanzania
Are you interested in ethical volunteering opportunities in Tanzania? If so, The Small Things (TST) is the place for you! TST is a US-based NGO working on the ground in northern Tanzania. We integrate a comprehensive family preservation program with high-quality, loving, community-based residential care. That means keeping children in homes where they belong, caring for them when their families can’t, and doing all that we can to reunify children in our care with relatives. We are also managing the Families and Futures Coalition of Tanzania (FFCT)- a coalition of organisations working together in order to help grassroots organisations improve their quality of care and move toward family-first models. TST invites interested volunteers from all over the world to come and see our impact first-hand. We work closely with the local community to create high-impact, ethical volunteer opportunities for those interested in affecting sustainable and long-lasting change. In order to best support the attachment needs of our children, volunteers must commit to a minimum of two months to be considered for this program. Please note that in order to preserve healthy attachments, in most cases, contact with our residential children will be limited. Volunteer opportunities include: working with students and teachers in a capacity-building role at our TST preschool, and/or our partner school. assisting our development team in fundraising and communications working in the after-school enrichment program and community education classes If you have a specific area of expertise or interest, please get in touch as we may be able to customize a volunteer role to suit your expertise. Our volunteers contribute $1,000/month or 300$/week for their accommodation, We will support your fundraising efforts, so check us out at www.thesmallthings.org or email mariam@thesmallthings.org if you have any questions! Read less
Date Posted: 2024-12-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Near Arusha, Tanzania
Are you interested in ethical volunteering opportunities in Tanzania? If so, The Small Things (TST) is the place for you! TST is a US-based NGO working on the ground in northern Tanzania. We integrate a comprehensive family preservation program with high-quality, loving, community-based residential care. That means keeping children in homes where they belong, caring for them when their families can't, and doing all that we can to reunify children in our care with relatives. As a volunteer in our community daycare and pre-school - The David Center - you will work alongside qualified Tanzanian teachers to their teaching efforts day - to - day. Your expertise and experience will be used to help teachers develop and implement educational game ideas and activities for kids.
Date Posted: 2024-12-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Near Arusha, Tanzania
Are you interested in ethical volunteering opportunities in Tanzania? If so, the Families and Futures Coalition of Tanzania (FFCT) is the place for you! FFCT is a project of The Small Things - a US-based, registered nonprofit working on the ground in Tanzania - and is a coalition of organisations working together to share resources in order to keep families together and transform the quality of care for vulnerable children in Tanzania. FFCT invites skilled volunteers from all over the world to come and see our impact first-hand while volunteering with our After School Enrichment Program. This program aims to provide on-site extension and enrichment education opportunities for students after school. Skills that we are looking for in particular include: STEM (STEAM) The Arts (singing, skill with a musical instrument, dancing) Languages (German, French, Italian, Spanish, Sign Language) Martial Arts (kickboxing, taekwondo) Technology/Coding Vocational Skills - cooking, sewing, carpentry, pottery Gardening If you have a specific area of expertise or interest that isn't listed, please get in touch as we may be able to customise a volunteer role to suit. In order to best support the needs of the students at Silverleaf Academy, volunteers must commit to a minimum of four weeks to be considered for this program. We provide for you: Pre-departure support, airport pick-up and drop off Free weekly Swahili classes Orientation 24/7 in-country support Meals and housekeeping Free social impact tour *Excellent activity add-ons are also available, including safaris, many more social impact tours, and a Maasai village tour. Our volunteers are expected to fundraise or contribute $600/month, which includes $400/month toward your accommodation and $200/month toward our programs. We will support your fundraising efforts, so please get in touch to ask us how. oggu@familiesandfutures.org
Date Posted: 2024-12-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Near Arusha, Tanzania
Overview: The international education internship at TST is an excellent way for people who are interested in international education systems to get first-hand experience. During your time and internship with us at TST, you will be given the opportunity to really delve into and learn about how the Tanzanian education system works. This is a collaborative, cross-cultural learning and interning experience, where interns are given the space to learn from and share their ideas with Tanzanian and international educators. opportunity to engage with education systems, educators, and community members expected to respect and seek to understand the culture as well as respect fundamental rights, dignity, and worth of all people as equal. This internship will give you invaluable experience to propel you forward in an education-focused career, while at the same time getting to live in Tanzania, within the culture, learning the language, and gaining many new experiences. Who we are looking for: Currently pursuing a degree in education or related field, or an individual who has completed their schooling. A flexible personality that is able to handle cultural differences and changes in schedule Self-starter that is capable of working independently Willing to learn Swahili, as it is essential for understanding Tanzanian culture and systems Experience working with children in some capacity; must have a passion for working with children Interest in learning from a small grassroots organization and the communities and people it supports. Pass a background check or your country's equivalent Follow our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct at all times Participate in fundraising goals Be prepared for an adventure of a lifetime while making an impact What we offer: Experience working one-on-one with Tanzanian educational experts Exposure to an international NGO and a holistic understanding of how the organization functions; as well as informational sessions about international education and education in Tanzania Ongoing 1:1 support, guidance, and mentorship Weekly check-ins to ensure you are meeting your goals and feel supported in your efforts A reference and letter of recommendation upon successful completion of an internship Cultural support and intercultural competency training to succeed in Tanzania Swahili lessons Full-time support by a volunteer coordinator and can help you arrange safaris or other cultural activities to help you make the most of your time. The experience of a lifetime in a different culture! The opportunity to provide intangible value to the community in Nkoaranga at large Time commitment: 35-40 hours/week. The expected stay is three months but we are flexible for the right candidate. Preferred Fall or Spring semester but flexible with start and end dates. Summer Internships are also available. Responsibilities + Opportunities: Help run our weekly tutoring program that caters to over 100 students from the surrounding villages and communities Work closely with Tanzanian and international education specialists to develop supplementary education for our residential kids Create and assist in running a variety of adult education workshops Teach English to children, outreach families, students from the community, and other professionals Participate in business classes within our outreach program You will spend time at the daycare within our preschool and pre-primary classes for youth aged 3-6, teaching and leading activities. Opportunity to work closely and learn from Tanzanian student teachers, who are spending a year at TST to gain experience before university. Practice Swahili with them and learn from each other about different educational systems, resulting in a collaborative cross-cultural education project/program. The real in-time classroom experience Visits to our partner schools, local universities, and multiple other organizations within the area. Educations Interns will be best suited for the summer months May-August, or for one long semester. Reaching out to international study abroad programs as well as international education degrees and other education degrees Application procedures: For more information, you can visit our website www.thesmallthings.org. Then to follow the tab for "Get Involved", follow the button for applying. A member of the team will respond within 24 hours. Or, you can send an introductory email about why you would like to volunteer with The Small Things, when, and for how long to mariam@thesmallthings.org including your CV.
Date Posted: 2024-12-17
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