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UVIKIUTA Tanzania

2017 LONG AND MEDIUM TERM VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

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1.0 ABOUT US

UVIKIUTA is a Youth development Organization that values volunteerism as a tool for sustainable development.

The organization was established in 1983 to respond to the needs of young women and men to raise their living

standards through developing and enhancing social and economic capacities. UVIKIUTA’s mission is to

contribute in building communities that are self-reliant with ability address social and economic challenges

using available local resources. This is possible through providing holistic experience that broaden minds,

expand horizons and empower young people and their communities to realize their full potential as productive,

responsible and caring citizens.

UVIKIUTA is among of the Founder members of Eastern African voluntary service Network (EAVS-Network),

formally EAWA, Long term partner with Service Civil International (SCI), Partner with most members of ALLIANCE

and NVDA. We work also very close with Various Government Departments, United Nations Volunteer Program

(UNV), various local/ International higher learning institutions, Non-Government and Community based

organizations.

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2.0 LONG & MEDIUM TERM VOLUNTEER PROJECTS

Long and medium term volunteer projects are a unique cross cultural experiences program that connects

people from around the world with local communities in Tanzania. The program offers a powerful vision built on

our belief that volunteers and local communities have a vital role to play in development and in building a more

just and sustainable world community. Long and medium term Volunteer (LMTV) projects offer the chance to

work as a volunteer, experience different cultures, meet people from different countries, learn new or improve

skills, take part in peace making and hands-on on various community development projects. A Long-term

Volunteer and/or Medium-term Volunteer position at UVIKIUTA is an exceptional option for people to gain

experience in service projects and obtain hands on understanding in world issues.

3.1 General Participation Conditions: Participants will be accepted in the program upon meeting the following

conditions:-

a. Application: Applications will be received only through sending organization (s) in the country of

applicants’ citizenship (8) weeks before the project start. Confirmation will base on the availability of

the placements.

b. Language: Official Languages of the program are English and Kiswahili. You do not need to be fluent

though in some specific projects will require English language skills.

4.0 2017 List of Long & Medium term volunteer projects

Project Code Project Name Type Location

TZ.UV.MTV-01 Childhood education KIDS-EDU Mbande

(TEMEKE)

TZ.UV. MTV-02 Teaching English Language LANG-CULT Vigoa

(TEMEKE)

TZ.UV.MTV-03 Teaching Mathematics EDU-TEEN-SOCI Msongola

(ILALA)

TZ.UV.MTV.06 Development education EDU-SOCI-LEAD Vigoa

(TEMEKE)

TZ.UV. MTV.07 Pre & Primary Education support EDU-CULT Mikindani

(MTWARA)

TZ.UV. MTV.08 Women’s empowerment SOCI-MANU Bungoni

(ILALA)

TZ.UV. MTV.09 Child care and development KIDS-SOCI Bungoni

(ILALA)

TZ.UV. MTV.10 Children with special needs education DISA-KIDS-SOCI Bungoni

(ILALA)

TZ.UV. MTV.11 Childcare & education KIDS-EDU-CULT KISEWE

(TEMEKE)


5.0 Long and medium term volunteer project’s short descriptions

Code: TZ.MTV-01 Region: Temeke

Name: Childhood education Country: Tanzania

Type: KIDS-EDU-CULT Nr of volunteers: 6

Location: Mbande Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: Childhood education project has been implemented in the area for five years now to

ensure that every child receives a good quality education and gains the skills and knowledge they need to thrive

achieve their desired life goals. The project is implemented in cooperation with pre-schools and children day

care centers in the community to build their capacity in supporting the children to access quality education.

Project activities: Volunteers will be assisting existing local teachers and staff at the Nurseries schools in

teaching English, math’s, writing and drawings; Playing various sports and games with Children; Preparing

various competitions; Teaching music; organizing excursions and educational trips with Children. Depending on

the skills and interest of the volunteers they might also requested to work on capacity development activities to

the local staff which might include English language skills improvement, sharing creative teaching

methodologies.

Food: To be provided for free at the host family and at the project. Food will not be available outside

designated project location.

Accommodation: Volunteers will be accommodated at the local host family in the community. Staying with a

host family is a great way to learn and understanding the culture. The host family will be able to introduce

volunteers to the nuances of life and the food and culture. Volunteers are expected to be part of the family and

not guest!

Location of the Project: Mbande is a community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam about 40km to the

South. It is a fast grown urban community with diversity of people from various societies of Tanzania. It is

accessible by public transport as well private. Basic facilities like shops, hospital and recreational facilities are

available.

Free time activities: Weekends will be free for volunteers to spend time with their host families. However there

is also a possibilities to visit places like Zanzibar and Bagamoyo historical towns, Wildlife safari), cultural and

eco-tourism activities (We can provide some tips and price quotes if needed).

Special Requirements: Potential volunteer for this project should be interested in working with children,

patient and committed, creative and flexible to work in an environment with limited resources, Be a good team

player, interest in Teaching and basic English language skills.

Language: The official working Language will be English. However you should have interest to learn the local

Language (Kiswahili). Optional language classes will be provided.

Remarks: Pay attention to the information sheet and list of stuff to bring with you to make your life more

confortable.



Name: Teaching English Language Country: Tanzania

Type: LANG-CULT-SOCI Nr of volunteers: 4

Location: Vigoa Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: English language importance has been now recognized worldwide. The language is being

taught as a second language and as an official language for more than 80 Counties worldwide. It is considered

the most important language when it comes to studies, searching for jobs, business, traveling, etc. Each country

including Tanzania has its own National language spoken and understood by people in different regional

blocks. Some languages are spoken by millions of people, the others by just a few thousand people. In

recognition of this reality, UVIKIUTA Youth center has developed English Language program with the aim of

providing learning opportunity to economically disadvantaged members of the community to access free Basic

English language courses to enable them to access various business, education and employment opportunities.

Project activities: Volunteers will join the Community English classes at Youth center where various sessions

will be running for maximum 2 hours each. The main tasks will be delivering lessons to community classes with a

focus on practical use of English. Other tasks will be testing and grading students and find creative means to

encourage learners to practice their reading, writing and speaking English skills through group settings and

one- to one exercise.






not guest!

Location of the Project: The Project will be hosted in Vigoa community located in the outskirts of Dar es

Salaam about 30km from Dar es Salaam city center. It has a beautiful landscape and natural attractions where

some wild animals (Monkeys, rabbits and birds) are still visible. It is accessible by public and private transport.

Convenient shops are available and there is signal for mobile phones where internet can be accessible as well.




Special Requirements: Commitment to treating learner with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values

different cultures, Good English language skills, Strong inter-personal skills, Interest in people and their stories,

open minded, flexible and ability to work under less supervision.




confortable.


Code: TZ.MTV-03 Region: Ilala

Name: Teaching Mathematics Country: Tanzania

Type: EDU-SOCI- TEEN Nr of volunteers: 4

Location: Msongola Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: In educational environment, mathematics has been often referred to a bridge of success or

failure for high school graduation and career. It is a fact that mathematics subject has become a pump rather

than filter in the pipeline of education system. Inadequate mathematics skills and understanding affects one’s

ability to make critically important educational, life, and career decisions. The results of National examinations in

Tanzania still indicating poor performance of students in Mathematic subject. The reasons and factors affecting

are many. This project is therefore aiming to contribute to the Secondary schools mathematics examination

results for better career and future.

Project activities: Volunteers will join existing local school teacher to teach Mathematics for secondary school

students (13-18 years range). Various classes and on different levels will be running every day following the

National curriculum. Volunteers will be provided with induction seminar to be familiar with the system before

starting the assignment. A part from working with the school; remedial classes for mathematics will be

organized at the community Youth center in the evening to support slow learners or Students with learning

difficulties in various schools.






not guest!








Special Requirements: Commitment to treating learner with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values






confortable.



Name: Development Education Country: Tanzania

Type: CULT-EDU Nr of volunteers: 4

Location: Vigoa Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: Development education is a creative approach hoping to bringing about change in our

society.it is learning process based on the universal values of tolerance, solidarity, equality, justice, inclusion, co-

operation and non-violence. The process begins with raising awareness of global challenges such as poverty or

the inequalities caused by the uneven distribution of resources, environmental degradation, violent conflicts or

human rights, thus creating deeper understanding of the complexity of the underlying causes. It aims to change

people‘s attitudes by them reflecting on their own roles in the world. Development education motivates and

empowers people to become active, responsible global citizens. UVIKIUTA Youth centre is hosting a good

number of various programs that are direct or indirect connect to the development education. This project is

organised to provide support needed to realise the DE goals in the organisation.

Project activities: Volunteers are expected to be involved in providing support to the existing staff memebrs

and participants of other programs; volunteers will be involved in the following outlined activities:-Welcoming

participants, volunteers and users of the Youth center and provide information and instructions; Supporting the

orientation and training activities; Analyzing and summarizing of projects evaluations; Updating volunteers and

volunteer sending organizations data base; Documentation of stories and impact of volunteerism on volunteers,

projects and involved partners.; Providing assistance to the Center’s staff in cooking for the volunteers, cleaning

and other activities.






not guest!








Special Requirements: Commitment to treating others with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values

different cultures, , Interest in people, culture and their stories, open minded, flexible and ability to work under

less supervision. You should have at least some skills to one of the activities mentioned above.




confortable.


Code: TZ.MTV-07 Region: Mtwara

Name: Pre & Primary Education Country: Tanzania

Type: EDU-KIDS-TEEN Nr of volunteers: 4

Location: Mikindani Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: Salem is Pre and Primary School that is dedicated to provide quality education to children

of age between 2-14 years. The School is English medium that has a team of committed local and International

teachers who always strive to ensure that pupils get incomparable quality education to prepare them for the

future.

Project activities: Volunteers will be involved in the following activities:-Assisting existing teachers and staff in

teaching English language, mathematics, and other subjects which they might be comfortable with; assisting

staff to organized fun and learning activities for the children; teach and assist the students who are struggling

with English language (Slow learners) on their free time.






not guest!

Location of the Project: The Town is located on the coast of south-eastern Tanzania, along the rugged patch

of coastline that leads to the country’s border with Mozambique. It takes about 6+ to travel by bus from Dar es

Salaam. The town is fast growing due to discover of natural gas and other industries. It is accessible by road, air

and water transport from Dar es Salaam.


is also a possibility to visit places like Kilwa and Mikindani historical towns, Wildlife safari, cultural and eco-

tourism activities (We can provide some tips and price quotes if needed).

Special Requirements: Interested in teaching, working with children and young people. Commitment to

treating students and staff with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values different cultures, Interest in

people, culture and their stories, open minded, flexible and ability to work under less supervision.




confortable. This project is not available in the June and December due to the school holidays.



Name: Women’s empowerment Country: Tanzania

Type: SOCI-CULT-MANU Nr of volunteers: 2

Location: Bungoni Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: Empowering girls and women is powerful. Today, we know it is the key to economic

growth, political stability, and social transformation. In recognizing this fact, the YWCA of Tanzania is running a

project that contributes to disadvantaged women and girls to gain economic independence through vocational

trainings, micro finance and entrepreneurship. This project reflects the sense that, women plays a key role in

family and community development, so once empowered and given opportunities they can effect significant

change in development.

Project activities: The project is implementing a number of activities including tailoring, designing, tie dye,

cooking classes, Small scale food processing and micro finance. Volunteers will have an opportunity to

participate in all those activities. Depending on the interest and skills of the volunteers; the women might need

training on basic computer application, basic business management skills, cooking and home management,

health and sanitation. Workshops of various women development issues in the community and globally will be

part of the project.






not guest!

Location of the Project: The Project will be hosted in YWCA building in Bungoni Ilala, Dar es Salaam. It is a

community in the city of Dar es Salaam. Volunteers will be working here but living in the outside of the city. The

place is close to the city and easy to access by public transport.




Special Requirements: Commitment to treating other with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values






confortable.



Name: Upendo-Kwanza day Care Country: Tanzania

Type: SOCI-CULT-MANU Nr of volunteers: 2


Project description: Upendo kwanza (Love-first) is an education project under the YWCA of Tanzania. It

provides early child education and day care services for the children in the area to prepare them to join primary

schools. Kids who attend this school are expected to gain Spiritual growth and maturity, positive social

development, enhanced social skills, good character formation, improved academic performance, and

confidence. The school accommodates 100 children coming from the families around and the nearby

communities.

Project activities: Volunteers will be involved in the following activities:-Assisting in teaching English, math’s,

writing and drawings; Playing various sports and games with Children; Preparing various competitions;

Teaching music; feeding the children and cleaning the facility.






not guest!







Special Requirements: Commitment to treating children with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values






confortable.



Name: Children with special Needs Country: Tanzania

Type: KIDS-DISA-SOCI Nr of volunteers: 2


Project description: Cerebral Palsy is usually caused by brain damage that occurs before or during a child's

birth, or during the first few years of life. Kids and teens with CP may have learning disabilities, visual

impairments, hearing problems, speech problems, drooling issues, and behavior problems. In recognition of this

fact and enabling CP children to access education, YWCA of Tanzania is running a school for children with

special needs mostly CP.

Project activities: Volunteers are expected to join existing teachers and local staff in taking care of the children,

playing and teaching them new games. Volunteers will also help the children during lunch time, helping them to

learn how to eat by themselves. Other activities will be helping them to make speech, exercise using special

available equipment, using mirrors, massage etc. Volunteers interested in this project will need to stay a

minimum of eight weeks, in order to follow up with the children’s progress.






not guest!







Special Requirements: Commitment to treating children with respect, Non-judgemental approach that values






confortable.



Name: Childcare & Education Country: Tanzania

Type: KIDS-EDU-CULT Nr of volunteers: 4

Location: Kisewe Min & Max age: 18-99

Project description: Child care and education is a project aiming to lay foundation for children’s learning and

holistic development. By involving Children in this project we develop the cognitive, physical, social and

emotional skills that they need to succeed in life. These early experiences are largely determined by among

other factor supportive family and community care practice learning opportunities. In responding to this need,

Cleopatra memorial school a local and community based project was established. The project accommodates up

to 70 children at a moment from the age of 3-7 years.

Project activities: Volunteers will assist the local project staff in four main areas: - Academic skills development:

- To assist Children to develop academic skills on literacy, mathematics, science and even social studies. Physical

Development: - To support the children to learn about moving - demonstrates basic gross motor skills,

demonstrates basic fine motor skills. Cognitive Development:- To assist children learn about the world-sustains

attention, understands how objects can be used, shows a beginning understanding of cause and effect, shows a

beginning understanding that things can be grouped, uses problem solving strategies, engages in pretend play.

Social development: - To support the children about self and others - trusts known, caring adults, regulates own

behavior, plays with other children, learns to be a member of a group, and uses personal care skills. Language

development: To learn about communicating, develops receptive language, develops expressive language,

participates in conversations, understands and uses words, enjoys books and being read to, shows an awareness

of pictures and print, experiments with drawing and writing.






not guest!

Location of the Project: Kisewe is a community located in the outskirts of Dar es Salaam about 40km to the

South. It is a fast grown urban community with diversity of people from various societies of Tanzania. It is

accessible by public transport as well private. Basic facilities like shops, hospital and recreational facilities are

available.




Special Requirements: Patience, Creative and flexible to work in an environment with limited resources, Interest

in working with Children, Interest in teaching and working under less supervision.




confortable.

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