Youth In Action Against Poverty and HIV/AIDS.(YAAPHA)
Cause Area
Location
Moshi CBD P.o Box 367 Moshi, Kilimanjaro 367 Tanzania
Tanzania
Active Opportunities (4)
Flexible Schedule
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Tabora, Kilimanjaro and Kigoma, Tanzania
Youth In Action Against Poverty and HIV/AIDS.(YAAPHA) is looking for volunteers to help bring conservation awareness to local communities in Tanzania. This organization is a non profit organization that strives to stop environmental destruction and raise conservation awareness in Tanzanian society. We have limited funding for such activities and welcome volunteers who are willing to help at Urambo District in Tabora Region and Gombe National Park in Kigoma Region. An environmental education volunteer would work together with the organization's Coordinator to develop and implement programs, lectures and seminars geared at raising awareness on environmental conservation issues. These sessions would take place in Urambo District and Kigoma in Tanzania mainland including visits to village communities and schools. Each presentation would be targeted at the conservation issues at that particular location. Presentations at different sites would be both in theory and practice,(whenever possible). For example, schools may require school ground clean-ups, tree planting tasks in the school yards etc. These projects may include a small reward for the student or group of students that accomplish the most in their conservation tasks. Volunteers for this placement should have a keen interest in environmental conservation issues. Enjoy working with large groups of people and school age children. Someone with environmental skills/knowledge would be a bonus but not mandatory. However, volunteers should have the stamina to work outdoors in the Tanzanian climate. Volunteer Tasks Required. Prepare Presentations An environmental education volunteer would first work with the director of the organization to determine which communities most need environmental conservation assistance. Then the volunteer would work on preparing presentations according to the needs of the targeted communities. School Presentations. An environmental education volunteer would work with the coordinator of the organization to develop and implement environmental education presentations and projects for schools requiring conservation knowledge. The organization's staff would first consult personnel in these schools to determine if they are agreeable to such arrangements and if so what school grades would be involved so that the presentations could be directed at the right grade and age level. Organize Prizes for Students. An environmental education volunteer may work with the organization's staff to determine if some type of reward or prize could be given to the student or group of students that accomplish the most success on their assignment. This would encourage the students to learn fast and pay attention during their presentation training. Community Presentations. An environmental education volunteer may be asked to visit rural villages,(with staff members of the organization), especially the villages near park reserves and catchment areas and discuss environmental awareness issues that are pertinent to that location with the people and perhaps some possible approaches to solutions in the problem areas.
Date Posted: 2024-11-02
Flexible Schedule
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Moshi, Tanzania
YAAPHA needs sports program volunteers to assist us in sport training activities for the children and youth we support. We have upgraded our sport and culture facilities in some of the Moshi communities for talented young people. YAAPHA currently runs football (soccer) teams in Pasua and Mbokomu and we offer music and dance lessons in the Kaloleni Ward. The organization has 10 local volunteers that regularly sport talent on the soccer grounds of Pasua. At the moment, there are 40 talented young players that meet every morning and evening at "Pasua Grounds"of Moshi to get soccer coaching. Volunteers can assist both with finding talent and also being a soccer coach. As the organization is run completely on a voluntary bases, we cannot offer full-time activity to volunteers. Therefore, foreign volunteers during off hours may be asked to conduct sports training at YAAPHA Centre. A sports program volunteer at YAAPHA should have played soccer during his/her academic education and be up-to-date regarding all the soccer rules and regulations in his/her own country and agreeable to learn the soccer rules and regulations in Tanzania upon arrival in said country. The volunteer must be a mature individual who demonstrates sportsmanship through example and enjoys teaching all aspects of the game of soccer. Activity Description. 1. Soccer Training Program A sports program volunteer for the teams at Pasua and Mbokomu would be responsible to develop and implement a soccer training program for children /Youth of all age groups. The teams consist of both male teams and female teams. The volunteer can usually choose which gender they prefer to work with. 2. Championship Games The soccer teams at the Pasua and Mbokomu wards have championships games at the end of June every year. A sports program volunteer would be responsible to help develop a team attitude with the children/ youth when playing the game and a mature approach when the team wins or loses. 3. Nutrition A sports program volunteer is the coach for the team and as such should include in their program not only the physical training necessary for success but also the importance of good nutrition to keep their bodies healthy. The volunteer must keep in mind the types of food that are country oriented and are affordable for these children/youths. 4. Fundraising A sports program volunteer would be responsible to develop and implement fundraising campaigns. Funding is always needed for sport uniforms, shoes and soccer equipment. Include the children/ youths in these fundraising endeavor whenever possible. 5. Administration Any sports program volunteers would be expected to log and report any incidents/accidents or any other concerns to the facility duty manager. Volunteers would also keep accurate records of the people who attended the lectures and sport classes and the progress of each individual who participated.
Date Posted: 2024-11-02
Flexible Schedule
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MOSHI RURAL, Tanzania
YAAPHA needs volunteers to work on conservation projects that aim to tackle some of the world’s most significant environmental issues - habitat destruction, wildlife extinction and the seeking of sustainable development for local communities. YAAPHA’s conservation projects are a unique opportunity for volunteers to live in remote areas with spectacular ecosystems and amazing wildlife. The volunteers would be working alongside professionals and other volunteers on adventurous projects that search for practical and sustainable means to reach their goal. The conservation projects are a national effort; from volunteering in the heart of the Kilimanjaro mountain forest. Activity Description for this project are as follows:- 1. Plant Trees A conservation awareness volunteer would work with the local staff when they visit different schools and plant trees on the grounds of these schools. This would include getting the children in their schools to participate and encouraging them to continue on with other conservation projects for their schools. 2. Tree Nurseries The organization has their own tree nurseries at their centers and a conservation awareness volunteer would be required to help in these nurseries; be it to help in the care of the trees, maintaining the nursery structures or in the development of new nurseries. 3. Environmental Awareness A conservation awareness volunteer would be expected to assist staff in their environmental awareness educational endeavor conducted in different communities and schools. The organization has different methods of providing this awareness according to the community targeted. Many community members destroy the environment due to their lack of knowledge regarding environmental issues. 4. Soil Erosion Control YAAPHA works in efforts to prevent soil erosion in farming communities and grazing lands. A conservation awareness volunteer would be expected to work with the staff to educate the local farmers on improved methods of farming techniques that help prevent soil erosion. 5. Construction of Water Holes In most dry areas YAAPHA has initiated water hole projects. The construction of these holes are for the use of the people in the local communities. A conservation awareness volunteer would be expected to help with these projects.
Date Posted: 2024-11-02
Flexible Schedule
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Moshi, Tanzania
Volunteer English teachers are needed at this placement to provide English lessons to children at YAAPHA schools in Moshi and Tabora . Learning how to speak English is a very important skill set for a child in order to obtain many of the more desirable and better paying jobs in future. The children who live at YAAPHA House usually come from very difficult situations and most have experienced quite a bit of tragedy in their young lives. As a result, they are more at risk of having challenges finding employment because they have been marginalized within their community. A volunteer English teacher who is willing to help these children at YAAPHA schools improve their English skills would be helping to increase the chances of the children finding employment in the years to come and consequently a brighter future. Currently there is only 2 teachers at Pasua Nursery School in Moshi and 1 teacher at Urambo Nursery School in In Tabora Region who are able to speak English. This is a challenge for the organization because the children are not being forced to practice their English, therefore their English speaking skills are very limited. A volunteer English teacher would not only give English lessons but would also encourage conversations in English at other times in the house so all could benefit -- an example would be at meal time. Although YAAPHA Schools has only 250 children who studies at our schools but they still require additional assistance in helping to make sure that the school is clean and well kept. There are three mamas that work at the schools who help the children and cook , all doing different tasks. Only one of which is a full-time staff, as the organization can not sustain more than one full-time person. The three mamas that work at YAAPHA schools rotate their work during the day; while one mama is cleaning the another mama is washing clothes and the third is preparing lunch for the children. Volunteer English teachers at this placement would be expected to take part in these chores. The house is big, so it requires work to keep it clean and the children properly cared for Volunteers may be asked to assist with basic childcare needs like: buying groceries at the market or numerous other household chores that would be of great assistance in the house. Activity Description for this project are as follows:- Teach English Most of the English teaching at this placement would be informal. The English practiced would be during games or other after school activities that you had developed. However, for the mamas, structured English lessons during the day would be appreciated. Childcare A volunteer English teacher at YAAPHA House would be asked to assist the mama's with washing the children, washing their clothing, helping them to get ready for classes, as well as assisting at mealtime in both the cooking and feeding of the children. General Household Duties The mama's are incredibly busy, so they appreciate any help they can get from the volunteer English teachers in regards to: the cleaning of the house, tending to the garden as well as helping them fetch supplies from town. Proposal/Grant Research & Writing YAAPHA can always use more assistance; they would appreciate volunteers who are able to research opportunities for them to receive grants and assist them in the writing of these. Updating the information on their website and brochures that are circulated in town would also be of great assistance. Organize Games A volunteer English teacher would be expected to develop and implement games for the children not in school that would teach the English language in a fun and enjoyable manner. These games may involve singing or dancing activities and should encourage the children to interact with each other. The goal is to create a warm and happy learning environment for the children.
Date Posted: 2024-11-02
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to unite ,lead represent and serve both young female , male and youth people in groups for their social -economic and cultural empowerment through the development of productive,education and business ventures to fulfil their ambitious hence achieve economic independence and contribute to the community development.
Description
The organization is youth based membership and have constructive ,positive common goals in relation to youth self - employment development have democratic process ,legitimacy and credibility also is led by youths and it aims to demonstrate effectiveness and efficiency impacts to youth development issues.
All organization operations is managed under its constitutional and bylaws which elaborate all regulations and procedures in operating its all organization’s development matters . Also the organization is led by youth leadership which are democratically elected in authorized groups’s General Assembly Meeting.
Reviews
Would you recommend Youth In Action Against Poverty and HIV/AIDS.(YAAPHA)?
There was always a really good communication structure in the organisation. In Moshi we had a local assistant who was always there for us in case of need and for every questions.
My time in Tanzania was one of the best experience in my life. I got a feel for the real life in Africa and I enjoyed the time. I wished I could have stayed longer.
Thank you very Much the Project Coordinator Peter Bundala and Youth In Action Against Poverty and HIV/AIDS Team.
I've been in Moshi last year and I had the best time ever. I made great friends with the locals and other volunteers of this program and it motivated me to keep doing this kind of work. The faces of the children make it possible to do this work for a longer time. You won't even miss your own home, this will be your new home.
YAAPHA are very well organized, good programs to everyone.
I recommend many volunteers all over the world to work with this organization.
