Community Development and Women's Assistance in Tanzania

  Tanzania

Kilimanjaro

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Volunteers who have an interest in helping to foster the economic and social welfare of a community will find many meaningful projects in Tanzania. World Endeavors has partnered with a Tanzanian women's development cooperative to provide volunteers with a way to connect directly with local people and make a difference in their community. Several projects are available, depending on the time of year.

* Microloans
The cooperative has started a microloan fund to help members finance their dreams and start small businesses. Volunteers are needed to raise awareness about the fund and help raise capital for investment in the community.

* Animal care
Women in the cooperative have purchased livestock such as pigs and chickens to distribute to local families. As the animals multiply, they will be donated to member families. Volunteers can provide assistance in the care of the animals.

* Handicrafts and skills training
The women's cooperative offers local women a chance to learn handicrafts such as knitting and crocheting. The women then band together to make items that they can sell to support their families. Volunteers who have expertise in handicrafts such as knitting or crochet are needed to come and teach new skills.

Volunteers can also teach other skills, such as leadership and entrepreneurialism, or provide information on other topics such as health care and disease prevention.

Volunteers of both genders are encouraged to participate.

Highlights: Upon arrival in Tanzania, volunteers are met at the airport and taken to their housing. They will receive an orientation that will familiarize them with the local area, Tanzanian culture, and their program. Afterwards, volunteers travel to their project site where they will be introduced to their host family and their project. Some more remote project locations have alternate housing, such as shared program housing.

English is widely spoken in Tanzania, but many other languages are also spoken. While not everyone is fluent in English, it is not necessary that volunteers have any knowledge of any language other than English prior to their placement.

Qualifications: Volunteering in Tanzania requires flexibility and patience. Individuals should be self-starters, who genuinely respect the people of Tanzania and their culture. Volunteers go to Tanzania to share their time and energy with the people, to experience the Tanzanian culture first hand, and to grow as citizens of the planet.

Cost in US$: Please visit our website.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: World Endeavors volunteers are people from all backgrounds who are looking for a life-changing experience abroad. Our participants are of all ages and come from countries around the world. We seek to match volunteers to projects that best suit their interests and abilities in order to maximize their experience and their impact on their project.

Age Range: 18 and older.

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Tanzania Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview

World Endeavors's Mission Statement: World Endeavors is a provider of unique international volunteer, internship, and study programs. Our mission is to become a catalyst for positive change in our community and the world through quality international programs.