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01-04 Environmental Leadership

This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.
Camp code:
TZ-UVI 10.10
Country:
Tanzania *, United Republic of
Start Date:
Aug 12, 2024
End Date:
Aug 31, 2024
Topic:
10: Environment protection
Special Topics:
Climate for Peace Programme
Options:
Mixed Age Camp
Wheelchair Accessible
Work Types:
Environment / Social / Study, discussion, research
Number of volunteers:
9
Number of places still available:
2
International age:
18 - 99
National age:
16 - 99
Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:
300.00 Euro [340 US Dollar]
Breakdown:
  1. Accommodation and food: 0.00 Euro
  2. Transportation: 0.00 Euro
  3. Activities: 0.00 Euro
  4. Hosting organisation support: 300 Euro
Purpose of extra costs:
Extra fee does not cover the cost of medical/health services, all types of insurances, visas or any other Government charges if any, pocket money, transport cost from orientation center to the project, Transport to the airport on departure, free/leisure activities and other personal expenses. However; extra fee does cover the cost of airport pickup on arrival to the orientation center, food and accommodation during the project and on project area only, transport for project related activities and general running/administration cost of the program.
Required Language:
English
Child friendly camp
Yes (Minimum age: 11)

Description: Environmental leadership project is an initiative that offer community members and mostly young people a unique opportunity to develop full potential and transform promising community members into its next generation of ethical, engaged and empowering leaders. This project focuses on developing the talents and potential leadership skills of its participants in the context of their individual environment as well the community as a whole. The project is engaging potential young leader in various sectors to bring environmental impact in their work place, business and their communities.

Type of Work: a. Community Service (Hands-on activities): Volunteers will work with community members on environmental cleaning, tree planting, renovation of public open spaces and community facilities. b. Workplace Project/Educational tour: Participate in organized educational tour activities to local business, community activities etc. The aim of work place tours is to explore and understand and take challenge towards environmental leadership.

Study Theme: Sustainable life styles

Accommodation: Accommodation will be at community guest house. Basic accommodation facilities like water, electricity and toilets will be available. Rooms will be shared. Food will be provided at the project designated site. Volunteers with special dietary requirements are advised to provide information before arrival. Generally speaking volunteers are not expected to be guest but part of family engaging in all house chaos including food preparation.

Requirements: - Interest to learn and experience issues around environment and leadership.

  • Open minded and flexible
  • Open to learn and contribute
  • Interest to working in nature
  • Good English language (You do not have to be fluently) also interest to learn Kiswahili.

Approximate Location: Chamazi is an urban multicultural community located about 25km from Julius Nyerere International airport, Dar es Salaam and about the same distance from Dar es Salaam city Centre. A good number of social services are available including mobile phone signals, Police station, financial and shopping centers, etc. All this makes this community attractive and accessible for people to live, work and visit. The community is accessible through public and private transport systems. Location of Chamazi community provides access to many leisure activities.

Notes: - Once a volunteer is accepted an official invitation letter from us will be issued. Our staff will be available through out to provide support in the process of visa application. Take enough time to apply the since visa process can take long.